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| == RK Auto Group ==
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| [[Image:Rkautokline.jpg|thumb|Richard Kline on the lot at RK Chevrolet.]]
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| RK Auto Group (RK Chevrolet, RK Toyota, RK Buick, RK Subaru, RK Scion)
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| RK Auto Group was founded in [[1964]]<ref name="one">"Virginia Beach, VA. Auto Dealer Buys Hampton, VA Dealership," Knight Ridder/Tribute Business News February 8, 2001 http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-71098593.html and The Virginian-Pilot and Ledger Star January 14, 1979, p. D5</ref> when Richard Kline purchased a corner gas station in Virginia Beach, VA <ref name="two">"As the Competitors Falter, One Dealer Goes Strong," The Virginian-Pilot and Ledger Star, May 17, 1981, E6</ref> , and transformed it into the city’s first Chevrolet dealership: RK [[Chevrolet]]. In [[1967]], RK Chevrolet moved to its present location at 2661 [[Virginia Beach Boulevard]]<ref name="three">"Auto Firm to Open Thursday," The Virginian-Pilot, May 20. 1967, p. 22</ref> (also the address of RK Buick and RK Subaru).
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| During the 1980s, the Virginia car dealer grew significantly by adding two more brands to its offerings--RK Buick and RK Subaru; and by expanding its service department and body shop. The dealership was expanded to include Virginia’s only used truck showroom (RK TruckWorld). In 2001, RK Auto Group acquired the Toyota / Scion franchise<ref name="four">"Virginia Beach, VA. Auto Dealer Buys Hampton, VA Dealership," Knight Ridder/Tribute Business News February 8, 2001 http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-71098593.html</ref>. RK Toyota / RK Scion are located at 2301 West Mercury Boulevard in [[Hampton, Virginia]].
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| Continuing a family tradition, Richard Kline’s son, Robert was appointed President in 1980; and in 1986 was named dealer-operator. Richard Kline continues to serve as Chairman of the Board, RK Chevrolet, RK Toyota, RK Buick, RK Subaru and RK Scion.
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