Step One Automotive Group Invites Community to Attend HSU Educational Foundation Presentation with FIA Formula 3 Driver Juan Manuel Correa

FORT WALTON BEACH, FL. (October 19, 2021) - On Thursday, October 28th, the community is invited to the Hsu Innovation Institute, 709 Anchors Street at 3pm, to meet FIA Formula 3 Driver JM Correa and attend a presentation where the Hsu Werx Advanced Robotics Team will present their design plans for an autonomous electric vehicle to Correa. These high school students are participating in the Electric Vehicle Build Competition, an event sponsored by Step One Automotive Group and Suncoast Transmissions, that consists of two teams competing to build an electric vehicle from the ground up.

National Car Care Month

A change in the weather can also indicate change for your vehicle. Each year, the Car Care Council designates one month in the spring (April) and one month in the fall (October) to call awareness to the importance of regular car care. Failure to perform regularly scheduled preventative maintenance can cause breakdowns and make your vehicle unsafe. Keeping up with simple, typically affordable maintenance can extend the life of many important parts under the hood. In colder weather, one problem can lead to many problems. According to the Car Care Council, this is an important time of year to stay ahead of the game and get your car serviced before the temperature drops.

United Way's 40 Under 40 Powered by Step One Automotive Group

Our very own Kilane Garrett, Account Executive, was nominated and chosen as one of United Way's 40 Under 40 Class of 2021! United Way Emerald Coast's Emerging Leaders inaugural 40 Under 40 awards, powered by Step One Automotive Group, seeks to recognize Okaloosa and Walton counties' top young leaders excelling in the areas of leadership, community involvement, and professional accomplishment.

Drive Out Breast Cancer with Step One Automotive Group during October's Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Step One Automotive Group Hosts Special Operations Team "Horse Soldiers" Bourbon for Night of Appreciation and Fellowship.

Step One Automotive Group Rides to Sturgis for Forever Warriors

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. (August 13, 2021) - On Tuesday, August 10th, Step One Automotive Group CEO Fernando Arellano and several members of the Step One executive team headed west for the most famous motorcycle rally in the country in Sturgis, South Dakota. The purpose of the trip is to promote Step One's partnership with Operation Motorsport, a veteran-led non-profit whose mission is to engage ill and injured service members and veterans through participation in motorsports activities.

Step One Automotive Group Subaru Supports Students and Classrooms in Fort Walton Beach Area with Subaru Loves Learning Initiative Benefiting W.C. Pryor Middle School

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. (August 12, 2021) - Step One Automotive Group is on a mission to support classrooms and students in Okaloosa County through a larger Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) initiative this month called Subaru Loves Learning. Teaming up with philanthropic partner AdoptAClassroom.org, Subaru Fort Walton Beach and more than 600 Subaru retailers across the county, will supply local schools with the resources necessary for students to learn and grow in the classroom. Nationally, this landmark partnership will benefit more than 114,000 students, including those in the Fort Walton Beach community.

Step One Automotive Group Awarded Two BEST IN Pensacola Titles for 2021

Wednesday, July 7th our team spent the evening enjoying refreshments, light bites, and a good time networking at Cadillac Pensacola while the winners for the 2021 BEST IN Pensacola were awarded. Step One Automotive Group happily accepted two "BEST IN Pensacola" awards at the VIP Pensacola Magazine reveal party: BEST IN Automobile Dealer - New and BEST IN Luxury Automobile Sales at Cadillac Pensacola.

United Way COVID Hero Awarded to Step One Automotive Group

2020 was undeniably a year of uncertainty. The schools closed down, local businesses started cutting hours, and many community members needed help in providing for their families. United Way Emerald Coast and their sponsors wasted no time in providing help to the community. Since March 2020, individuals and families across the region who were financially impacted by COVID-19 have turned to United Way Emerald Coast and their partners to provide them with critical services and basic needs like food, stable housing, and medical care.

Summer Events Powered by Step One Automotive Group

The Greater Fort Walton Beach area is booming with community events this summer, and Step One Automotive Group is looking forward to powering as many as we can! All along the Emerald Coast we are sponsoring local favorites from pet adoptions, ice cream socials, music festivals, and everything in between. And we want you to join us! Here are some events you can catch us at in the next month, however, our events schedule is always changing so make sure to stay up-to-date on all the fun at https://www.steponeautomotive.com/events.