In partnership with wear blue: run to remember
and AutoNation, TrueCar awards college graduate with new
vehicle
SANTA
MONICA, Calif., May 23, 2022
/PRNewswire/ -- TrueCar, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRUE), the easiest, most
efficient and transparent online destination for buying and selling
new and used vehicles, is awarding Elisabeth Nylander, a Gold Star Family member,
with a new vehicle through its DrivenToDrive initiative. The
initiative is made possible in partnership with wear blue:
run to remember and AutoNation, America's largest and most
admired automotive retailer.
Elisabeth Nylander, 20, is the
daughter of fallen service member, Air Force Captain Nathan Nylander, who lost his life in battle
during the War in Afghanistan. To
honor the sacrifices he made, Elisabeth was presented with a new
Chevrolet Equinox at a wear blue event in Washington, D.C. earlier this month in an
effort to support the Nylander family and Elisabeth's continued
dedication to serve other Gold Star families as part of her
volunteer work. TrueCar partnered with ACERTUS, an omnichannel
automotive logistics platform with the shared commitment of
supporting American military veterans, to deliver the vehicle from
Washington D.C. to Florida to assist with Elisabeth's recent
move.
"I am so incredibly grateful to have been given the opportunity
to share my father's legacy and values through this process," said
Elisabeth Nylander. "I am so
thankful for the support that TrueCar has provided me as I begin
graduate school and my new life in Washington D.C. I cannot thank TrueCar enough
for providing me with a brand new car."
Much like her father, Elisabeth is a driven and high-achieving
individual, graduating high school at the age of 17 and recently
graduating college this May. She is committed to her community and
supporting military service members through an internship at TAPS
(Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors) while also actively
volunteering with wear blue. Elisabeth will begin a master's
program this fall in forensic and legal psychology at Marymount University in Arlington, VA. She plans to
focus her studies on investigations to achieve her career goal of
working with the federal government to help bring closure to people
who have lost loved ones like she has.
"As we've gotten to know Elisabeth, it's clear how passionate
she is about giving back and improving the lives of others—values
that we also cherish at TrueCar," said David Green, SVP of Dealer Solutions and
Military Initiatives at TrueCar. "We're thrilled to have an
opportunity to give back to Elisabeth through the DrivenToDrive
initiative, so she can begin the next chapter of her life with
renewed independence and a focus on supporting her
communities."
TrueCar's DrivenToDrive initiative was started in 2016, inspired
by Army Ranger and DrivenToDrive ambassador, Cory Remsburg, who was severely injured while
serving in Afghanistan. The
program is designed to honor the sacrifices made by the members who
serve, and their families by supporting their mobility needs. This
marks the seventh consecutive vehicle awarded through the
DrivenToDrive program.
"I am in awe of the courage and passion of our surviving
families. Elisabeth Nylander is an
incredible example of how to live inspired by life, rather than
broken by sacrifice. TrueCar has turned the words 'Thank you for
your service and sacrifice' into tangible meaningful action, and I
am honored to collaborate this Memorial Day. Together, we will
ensure that generations of American heroes are honored and
remembered," said Lisa Hallett,
Executive Director at wear blue.
"AutoNation is proud to partner with TrueCar once again, to
support veterans and their families through the DrivenToDrive
initiative, and we are honored to recognize Gold Star Family
member, Elisabeth Nylander, in honor
of her father's dedication to our country," stated Marc Cannon, Executive Vice President and Chief
Customer Experience Officer at AutoNation. "We hope this new
vehicle will support her continued drive and perseverance in memory
of her father."
For more information about DrivenToDrive, its mission, past
recipients, and ways to get involved, visit
https://www.truecar.com/driventodrive/.
About TrueCar
TrueCar is a leading automotive digital marketplace that enables
auto buyers to connect to our nationwide network of Certified
Dealers. TrueCar Military is a TrueCar program that provides
special auto-buying benefits to active duty service members,
veterans and their families. We are building the industry's most
personalized and efficient auto buying experience as we seek to
bring more of the purchasing process online. Consumers who visit
our marketplace will find a suite of vehicle discovery tools, price
ratings, and market context on new and used cars -- all with a
clear view of what's a great deal. When they are ready, TrueCar
will enable them to connect with a local Certified Dealer who
shares in our belief that truth, transparency, and fairness are the
foundation of a great auto buying experience. As part of our
marketplace, TrueCar powers auto-buying programs for over 250
leading brands, including AARP, Sam's Club, Navy Federal Credit
Union and American Express. TrueCar is headquartered in Santa
Monica, California, with an office
in Austin, Texas.
For more information, please visit www.truecar.com, and follow
us on LinkedIn, Facebook or Twitter.
About wear blue: run to remember
wear blue:
run to remember is a national nonprofit honoring the
service and sacrifice of the American military through active
remembrance. With six robust programs and more than 50 active
communities, wear blue provides the positive community
support and active remembrance necessary to navigating the unique
and enduring challenges of a life impacted by military service. The
wear blue community actively invites civilian supporters to
participate and provides them the opportunity to express their
gratitude for our military members' service. To learn more and
register for a fallen hero to honor this Memorial Day, please visit
wearblueruntoremember.org.
About AutoNation, Inc.
AutoNation, a provider of
personalized transportation services, is driven by innovation and
transformation. As one of America's most admired companies,
AutoNation delivers a peerless Customer experience recognized by
data-driven consumer insight leaders, Reputation and J.D. Power.
Through its bold leadership and brand affinity, the AutoNation
Brand is synonymous with "DRVPNK" and "What Drives You, Drives Us."
AutoNation has a singular focus on personalized transportation
services that are easy, transparent, and Customer-centric.
Please visit www.autonation.com, investors.autonation.com, and
www.twitter.com/AutoNation, where AutoNation discloses additional
information about the Company, its business, and its results of
operations. Please also visit www.autonationdrive.com, AutoNation's
automotive blog, for information regarding the AutoNation
community, the automotive industry, and current automotive news and
trends.
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