Back-to-back best-in-nation wins for AutoMall Chevy team

Business By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Tuesday, September 8, 2026

For a second year in a row, the Chevrolet dealership at Miami Lakes AutoMall has been named Chevrolet’s dealership of the year.

Under the leadership of Executive General Manager for Chevrolet Lazaro Veliz, the dealership has now won the award two years in a row.

“The most important is that none of this could have been possible if it wasn’t for the team we have,” said Richard Hernandez, the AutoMall’s Chevrolet general manager.

Veliz echoed similar sentiments about the team and their hard work.

“I don’t think we’d be standing here today if it wasn’t for the work that you guys do on a daily basis,” Veliz said.

Veliz said he hopes his team can go for a third dealership of the year award for their efforts in 2026.

Councilman Ray Garcia; Manny Cid, Miami-Dade County senior advisor for economic opportunity; Monica Perez, member, Hialeah City Council; Felicia Salazar, district aide representing FL Rep. Tom Fabaricio, R-Miami Lakes; Vice Mayor Bryan Morera; Yaimet Palacios; Mayor Josh Dieguez; Fred Senra, partner, Miami Lakes AutoMall; Zee Aleman, teacher, Mater Lakes Academy; Geyler Perez, principal, Mater Lakes Academy; Ray Palacios, president, Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce and Councilman Alex Sanchez.