CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Long-time Sonic Automotive, Inc. director, Robert L. Rewey, passed away on November 29, 2014. 

Mr. Rewey, 76, served on the Sonic Automotive, Inc. Board of Directors since December 2001.  Mr. Rewey previously retired from Ford Motor Company in April 2001 holding the position of Group Vice President of North American Operations and Global Sales, Marketing and Consumer Services.  During a distinguished 38-year career with Ford, Mr. Rewey held several other significant positions within the company, including President of the Ford Division and President of the Lincoln Mercury Division. 

"Bob Rewey was a great leader with Ford Motor Company and made tremendous contributions as a director for Sonic Automotive.  He will be greatly missed," said Bruton Smith, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sonic Automotive.  "It is truly a sad day for Sonic Automotive.  Our thoughts and prayers are with Bob's family and many friends."

About Sonic Automotive

Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: SAH), a Fortune 500 company based in Charlotte, N.C., is one of the nation's largest automotive retailers.  Sonic can be reached on the web at www.sonicautomotive.com.

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