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Comment: Sources are borderline. AutoSuccess mentions a source from Baltiomore Sun and Harford Magazine, so it'd probably be helpful to add that source. Your Forbes source is WP:TRIVIALCOVERAGE. But this article also needs a copyedit to make it sound less like an advert. guninvalid (talk) 07:20, 13 March 2026 (UTC)
- Comment: In accordance with the Wikimedia Foundation's Terms of Use, I disclose that I have been paid by my employer for my contributions to this article. Summit Group Consulting (talk) 16:59, 19 February 2026 (UTC)
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Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automotive retail (dealerships, service, financing) |
| Founded | 1917 |
| Founder | C.M. Jones |
| Headquarters | Bel Air, Maryland, USA |
Area served | Maryland and surrounding Mid-Atlantic region |
Key people | Danny Jones - CEO Bryan Kilby - President |
| Services | Automotive sales, service/repair, financing, leasing, parts, collision repair |
Number of employees | Approximately 650 |
| Website | www.jonesjunction.com |
Jones Junction
editJones Junction is an automotive dealership group headquartered in Bel Air, Maryland, United States. The company operates multiple franchised automobile dealerships in Harford County, Maryland.
History
editJones Junction traces its origins to 1917, when C.M. Jones established an automotive sales and service business in North Carolina. The business later relocated to Maryland, where it expanded under subsequent generations of the Jones family.
In 1967, the company obtained a Toyota franchise. According to company and local reports, the dealership is among the earliest Toyota franchises established in the United States and has been described as one of the oldest continuously operating Toyota dealerships in Maryland.[1]
The company expanded to Bel Air, Maryland, in 1972 and later consolidated multiple affiliated dealerships into a single campus, which became known as “Jones Junction.”
Operations
editJones Junction operates multiple franchised automobile dealerships in Bel Air, Maryland, representing several vehicle manufacturers, including Toyota, Subaru, Nissan, Hyundai, Kia, Genesis, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram.
In addition to new vehicle sales, the company operates used vehicle sales, service and repair facilities, and a collision center. Jones Junction has been included in the annual Top 150 Dealership Groups ranking published by Automotive News, which lists the largest automotive retail groups in the United States based on vehicle sales.[2]
Philanthropy
editMembers of the Jones family and affiliated entities have participated in charitable activities in Harford County and surrounding areas.
In 2024, Danny and Gail Jones donated $20 million to University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health to support the development of healthcare facilities in the region. The donation was reported by local media as the largest single gift in the organization’s history.[3]
Leadership
edit- Danny Jones, Chief Executive Officer
- Bryan Kilby, President
Danny Jones is a grandson of founder C.M. Jones and has been associated with the company for several decades.
Recognition
editDealerships within the Jones Junction Automotive Group have received manufacturer and community awards related to sales performance, service standards, and customer satisfaction. Specific recognitions have included manufacturer performance awards and local reader-choice awards.[4]
- ↑ "A Century of Cars at Jones Automotive : I95 Business". i95business.com. Retrieved 2026-04-15.
- ↑ "How to get on Automotive News' top 150 dealership groups list". www.autonews.com. Retrieved 2026-04-15.
- ↑ "Jones Junction donates $20M gift to University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health". WBAL TV 11. 28 October 2025. Retrieved October 28, 2025.
- ↑ "2025 Best of Harford - Flipbook - Page 1". 2025 Best of Harford - Flipbook - Page 1. Retrieved 2026-04-15.
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