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Fred Beans Automotive Group Today Operates Eight Ford Dealerships

Photo Caption - From left to right: Fred Beans Automotive COO Chris Gilbert with Andrew Frick and Fred Beans Automotive Group Vice President Beth Beans Gilbert and Fred Beans

Doylestown, Pa. - Fred Beans, founder and president of Fred Beans Automotive Group, purchased his first dealership in 1975 - a Ford dealership in Doylestown. Fifty years later, that dealership remains the heart of the Fred Beans organization. This is where Beans has his office and walks the floor, greeting customers and handing out his personal cell.

Abington, Pa. – More than 60 Scouts from Cub Scout Packs in the Washington District recently competed in the Pinewood Derby held at Fred Beans Honda of Abington. A new location for this year’s race, the Fred Beans dealership provided a fitting setting for the miniature car race and additional STEM activities for young racers and their families to explore the scientific principles of automotive engineering.

As the host, Fred Beans Automotive Group also provided trophies and t-shirts for participants.

Pictured from left to right are Bill Painter, Fred Beans Automotive Group corporate fixed operations recruiter; Lauren Doherty, MBIT assistant director; Pamela Swoyer, MBIT Work-Based Education coordinator and Philanthropy Today advisor; Beth Beans Gilbert, Fred Beans Automotive Group vice president; Dr. Mark Covelle, MBIT administrative director; and Julian Dragos, Fred Beans Automotive Group fixed operations director.

Fred Beans Automotive Group recently presented Middle Bucks Institute of Technology (MBIT) with a new Honda minivan. The Fred Beans Charitable...

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Photo Caption: Fred Beans Automotive Group Vice President Beth Beans Gilbert presents funding through the company’s participation in the Pennsylvania EITC Program to Bucks County Community College Vice President for Advancement & Alumni Relations Karen O’Donnell.

Doylestown, Pa. – Through its annual participation in the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program, Fred Beans Automotive Group has contributed $3.5 million to local organizations that provide scholarships, educational services and innovative school programs.

​Brian Boger, partner at Bike Works, LLC, accepts a sponsorship contribution from Fred Beans Automotive Group, presented by Vice President Beth Beans Gilbert.

Bike Works p/b Fred Beans Cycling Team Returns for 2025 Season

Doylestown, Pa. - The Fred Beans Charitable Foundation, the giving arm of the Fred Beans Automotive Group, has renewed its sponsorship of the Bike Works p/b (powered by) Fred Beans Elite Cycling Team. The Fred Beans organization has been the team’s title sponsor since 2015.

Here at Fred Beans Automotive Group, we are so proud to celebrate the many women who work to make Fred Beans a better place. Each woman is an invaluable member of our team and brings her own creativity, dedication, and professional knowledge to take our Fred Beans Automotive Group to the next level. For Women's History Month, we've been highlighting a few of these amazing women on our social media. Here are a few examples of the many women we honor this month.

​Fred Beans Automotive Group celebrates both of its Volkswagen dealerships winning entry into the Wolfsburg Crest Club. Fred Beans Volkswagen of Devon is now an eight-time Club member after topping the Philadelphia-area market in 2024. Fred Beans Volkswagen of Doylestown earned its first entry into the Wolfsburg Crest Club, aided by the dealership’s move into a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in August.

The Wolfsburg Crest Club is an annual recognition program that highlights the best performing Volkswagen dealerships in the country.

Fred Beans Automotive Group met its year-end goal to sell vehicles for a good cause and is now donating $50,000 to fund about 100,000 meals in communities where Beans operates. Starting Black Friday through the end of the year, Fred Beans donated a portion of each sale to this hunger-fighting effort. The automotive group also collected food to include in its donations.

Fred Beans Automotive Group is now distributing the funding and food to the following hunger-fighting organizations...

Purchasing a hybrid or electric vehicle is a great way to save money on fuel costs while also helping the environment. Fortunately, there are several rebate programs available for residents of Pennsylvania and New Jersey that make switching to a greener vehicle even more affordable. Fred Beans Automotive Group is here to help you understand and take advantage of these money-saving opportunities.

 

Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular, offering a more environmentally friendly and cost-effective alternative to traditional gas-powered cars. If you're considering purchasing an EV from a dealership like Fred Beans Automotive Group in the Greater Philadelphia area, it's important to make sure your home is ready for charging. Here's what you need to know to get your home EV-ready.