100+ Years.
200+ Dealers.
More than a century of service, connection, and impact.
History
The first Association for you, the dealer.
Our mission is to support, promote and protect the common interests of the franchised new car and truck dealers of Greater Philadelphia by providing services and programs, disseminating information, enhancing dealership image and pooling collective influence for the benefit of our members.
Our Timeline
Always Connecting.
Every milestone lives on in our future.
Signature Initiative
Philadelphia Auto Show
Connecting consumers and entertaining families since 1902, the Philadelphia Auto Show remains one of the region’s most iconic annual events.
Association founded
The association was formed to support local auto dealers in a new and fast-growing industry. More than a century later, that mission still drives our work.
Headquarters built
The association established its headquarters at Broad & Callowhill, creating a central home for operations and member services.
Member Tradition
Golf Outing
Member Tradition
The association’s first golf outing established an early tradition of connection, camaraderie, and charitable support.
Headquarters move to suburbs
ADAGP relocated its headquarters to the suburbs, reflecting the growth of the organization and its membership.
Giving Back
Black Tie Tailgate
What began as a philanthropic preview of the Auto Show grew into one of ADAGP’s defining traditions in support of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Educating
Tech Comp
Tech Comp champions the next generation of technicians, spotlighting skill, professionalism, and career opportunity across the automotive industry.
ADAGP begins producing the Auto Show
Since 1997, ADAGP has produced the Philadelphia Auto Show, strengthening its role behind one of Greater Philadelphia’s most recognized annual events.
Current headquarters built
A new headquarters was built in East Norriton, marking another chapter in the association’s continued evolution.
Changing Lives
CARing for Kids Foundation
The Foundation formalized ADAGP’s charitable mission and expanded its impact across the Greater Philadelphia community.
Spreading Warmth
Driving Away the Cold
Driven by one simple mission, the program provides brand-new winter coats to children in need throughout the five-county Philadelphia region.
“I’ve been in and around the retail automotive industry, including this Association, my entire professional life…and then some.
The ADAGP has always been rich in strength, pride, philanthropy and more. That is its true legacy and I’m honored to be a part of it.”
Maria Pacifico
Pacifico Auto Group
FUN FACT:
The ADAGP has played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of the regional automotive industry for 123 years.