CarMax: Pressroom

CarMax Provides Insight On Hybrids As Searches For Fuel-Efficient Vehicles Increase

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:12:20 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (Aug. 27, 2008) –CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, says that searches for hybrids on carmax.com are up. From March to July searches for hybrids on carmax.com have risen 43 percent. Given the increased...

CarMax Associate Saves Co-Worker’s Life, Wins Above And Beyond Award

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:53:56 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (August 27, 2008) —CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used vehicles, is pleased to announce that Matt Wallace has been awarded the CarMax “Above and Beyond” award. Wallace, a Production Technician at the CarMax store...

CarMax Associate Provides Outstanding Service, Wins Above And Beyond Award

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:50:42 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (August 27, 2008) —CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used vehicles, is pleased to announce that Jey Heyward has been awarded the CarMax “Above and Beyond” award. Heyward, a Sales Consultant at the CarMax store located...

CarMax Associate Displays Heroic Action, Wins Above And Beyond Award

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:44:19 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (August 27, 2008) —CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used vehicles, is pleased to announce that Shane Cassily has been awarded the CarMax “Above and Beyond” award. Cassily, a senior buyer at the West Valley CarMax...

CarMax Foundation Grants $100,000 To Driver's Edge For Young Driver Education Program

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:29:46 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (August 21, 2008) - CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, announced today that The CarMax Foundation has awarded Driver’s Edge a $100,000 grant for its national young driver education program. Driver’s Edge...

CarMax.com Debuts New Miles Per Gallon Search Feature

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 08:58:10 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (Aug. 15, 2008)-CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, announced the launch of a new feature that allows customers to search for vehicles based on their fuel-efficiency preferences. Carmax.com is the only...

CarMax Reports Decline In Comparable Store Used Unit Sales; Will Temporarily Slow Store Growth

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 06:55:18 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. – August 6, 2008 – CarMax, Inc. (NYSE:KMX) today reported that comparable store used unit sales declined by an average of 17% for the months of June and July. “As reported in June, the sudden and dramatic drop-off in our sales beginning...

CarMax Awards $5,000 Math And Science Scholarship Award To Douglas Freeman High School Graduate

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:58:59 GMT

Richmond, Va. (July 29, 2008)—CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, announced today that Mark Salzman, 18, of Richmond, Virginia has received the $5,000 CarMax Math and Science Scholarship. Mark, a 2008 graduate of Douglas...

CarMax Foundation Awards $15,000 Grant To Boys And Girls Clubs Of Greater Washington

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:28:53 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (July 28, 2008)-CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, announced today that the CarMax Foundation has awarded the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Washington a $15,000 grant as part of the Foundation’s new...

CarMax Says Online Searches Rise For Fuel-Efficient Cars

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:47:16 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (July 25, 2008) –CarMax, Inc. (NYSE:KMX) the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, reports that searches on carmax.com for smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles increased in June. According to carmax.com, search frequency rankings for...

CarMax Foundation Awards $5,000 Grant To Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Southern Nevada

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:23:24 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (July 24, 2008)-CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, announced today that the CarMax Foundation has awarded Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Nevada a $5,000 grant as part of the Foundation’s new Regional...

CarMax Foundation Awards $2,500 Grant To Classroom On Wheels

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:16:20 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (July 24, 2008)-CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, announced today that the CarMax Foundation has awarded Classroom on Wheels, Inc. a $2,500 grant as part of the Foundation’s new Regional Giving Program....

CarMax Foundation Awards $2,500 Grant To Nevada Child Seekers

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:20:47 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (July 22, 2008)-CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, announced today that the CarMax Foundation has awarded Nevada Child Seekers a $2,500 grant as part of the Foundation’s new Regional Giving Program. Nevada...

Do Rising Gas Prices Have You Watching Every Mile?

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:30:28 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (July 21, 2008)—With the national gas prices averaging more than four dollars a gallon, CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, has advice on how to get more bang for your buck when driving your vehicle is...

CarMax Breaks Ground On First Store In Augusta, Georgia

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:24:06 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (July 18, 2008)—CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, has begun construction on the first CarMax superstore in Augusta, Georgia. CarMax currently operates five additional stores, located in the Greater Atlanta...

CarMax Technicians Provide Expert Advice For Summer Car Care

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:39:30 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (July 15, 2008)—Summer is here and vacations have begun. Although rising gas prices have curtailed summer traveling for some, many families are still enjoying vacations, albeit closer to home. Before you leave, CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX),...

CarMax Opens New Store In Tulsa, Oklahoma

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:39:54 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (July 10, 2008) - CarMax, Inc., (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, officially opened its first auto superstore in Tulsa, Oklahoma today. The Tulsa CarMax is located at 9131 South Memorial Drive. The store is 36,000...

CarMax Named One Of Computerworld's 100 Best Places To Work In Information Technology

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:26:35 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (June 30, 2008) – CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, has been named by IDG’s Computerworld Magazine as one of the 100 Best Places to Work in Information Technology (IT) in 2008. This was the first year...

CarMax seen gaining in used-car sales race

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 06:48:07 GMT

The Chicago Tribune

CarMax Foundation Awards $ 5,000 Grant To Camp Holiday Trails

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:44:43 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (June 27, 2008)-CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, announced today that the CarMax Foundation has awarded Camp Holiday Trails a $5,000 grant as part of the Foundation’s new Regional Giving Program. Camp...

CarMax Foundation Awards $5,000 Grant To Reston Children's Center

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:47:39 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (June 26, 2008)-CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, announced today that the CarMax Foundation has awarded Reston Children’s Center a $5,000 grant as part of the Foundation’s new Regional Giving Program....

CarMax Joins Richmond Habitat’s Community Build Effort

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:55:07 GMT

(Richmond, VA – June 23, 2008) CarMax has joined the community-wide effort of local government, businesses, faith groups, civic organizations and universities to help complete construction of a Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity neighborhood...

CarMax Foundation Awards Grant for Summer Basketball League

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 09:12:22 GMT

CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, announced today that The CarMax Foundation has awarded up to $60,000 to the Richmond Recreation and Parks Foundation for the second season of the CarMax Summer Basketball League.....

The CarMax Way

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 05:20:59 GMT

The Richmond-Times Dispatch

CarMax Awarded Maryland "Workplace Excellence" Seal Of Approval For Fourth Consecutive Year

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:38:05 GMT

RICHMOND, Va., (June 19, 2008) – CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, has been selected by the Alliance for Workplace Excellence as a 2008 Workplace Excellence Seal of Approval Recipient. CarMax, which has more than 1,100...

CarMax Opens New Store In Costa Mesa

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:35:53 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (June 12, 2008) - CarMax, Inc., (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, officially opened a new store in Costa Mesa, California today. The Costa Mesa store is more than 20,470 square-feet, employs more than 65 people and...

CarMax Foundation Awards $10,000 Grant To Maryland Salem Children's Trust

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:14:32 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (June 11, 2008) - CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, announced today that the CarMax Foundation has awarded Maryland Salem Children’s Trust a $10,000 grant as part of the Foundation’s new Regional Giving...

Selling Your Car To Find A Fuel-Efficient Vehicle?

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 06:10:22 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (June 10, 2008) – If you are considering trading in your current vehicle, either for something newer or more fuel efficient, CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX) the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, has information on how your car’s value is...

Carmax.com Debuts New Design, Expanded Functionality For Online Car Shoppers

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 07:42:50 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (June 9, 2008)—CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, announced today the latest evolution of online car shopping with a new, intuitively designed carmax.com. The customer-centric website reflects CarMax’s...

CarMax Foundation Awards $15,000 Grant To Kids R First

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:54:11 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (June 5, 2008)-CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, announced today that the CarMax Foundation has awarded Kids R First a $15,000 grant as part of the Foundation’s new Regional Giving Program. Kids R First...

First CarMax Store In Colorado Opens In Colorado Springs

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:44:40 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (June 5, 2008) - CarMax, Inc., (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, officially opened its first auto superstore in Colorado Springs, Colorado today. The Colorado Springs CarMax is located at 4010 Tutt Boulevard. The...

CarMax Breaks Ground On Two Stores In Ohio

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 10:05:11 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (June 3, 2008)—CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, has begun construction on two new CarMax superstores, one in West Carrollton, Ohio and another in Cincinnati, Ohio. The new stores will be the first CarMax...

CarMax To Open First Car Buying Center In Maryland

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 09:53:54 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (June 3, 2008)—CarMax, Inc., (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, will open a fifth Car Buying Center exclusively dedicated to buying cars from customers. The Timonium CarMax Car Buying Center will be located at 10100...

CarMax Foundation Awards $10,000 Grant To Youth Life Foundation Of Richmond

Wed, 28 May 2008 14:48:34 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (May 28, 2008)-CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, announced today that the CarMax Foundation has awarded Youth Life Foundation of Richmond a $10,000 grant as part of the Foundation’s new Regional Giving...

CarMax Opens First Store In Huntsville

Thu, 22 May 2008 10:52:04 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (May 22, 2008) - CarMax, Inc., (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, officially opened new superstore in Huntsville, Alabama today. The Huntsville CarMax is located at 6364 University Drive NW. The Huntsville store is...

CarMax Foundation Awards $20,000 Grant To Girl Scout Council Of The Nation's Capital

Tue, 20 May 2008 14:15:28 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (May 20, 2008)-CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, announced today that the CarMax Foundation has awarded the Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital a $20,000 grant as part of the Foundation’s new Regional...

CarMax Brings 85 New Jobs To The Tulsa Area

Mon, 19 May 2008 12:48:13 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (May 19, 2008)—CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, is currently recruiting for approximately 85 job positions for the company’s new store in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The new 35,985-square-foot superstore opens...

CarMax Foundation Awards $15,000 Grant To Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital

Mon, 19 May 2008 12:04:53 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (May 19, 2008)-CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, announced today that the CarMax Foundation has awarded Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital in Nashville a $15,000 grant as part of the Foundation’s new Regional...

CarMax Foundation Awards $10,000 Grant To Friends Of The Rappahannock

Fri, 16 May 2008 13:51:14 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (May 16, 2008)-CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, announced today that the CarMax Foundation has awarded Friends of the Rappahannock a $10,000 grant as part of the Foundation’s new Regional Giving Program....

CarMax Technicians Offer Time And Money-Saving Tips For

Fri, 16 May 2008 10:38:50 GMT

RICHMOND, Va., (May 16, 2008) — Maintaining your car can be a hassle and expensive, especially when the pressure of saving money counts. That’s why CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, is providing helpful advice to reduce...

CarMax Associate Displays Heroic Action, Wins Above And Beyond Award

Thu, 15 May 2008 10:27:42 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (May 15, 2008) —CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used vehicles, is pleased to announce that Jon Penny has been awarded the CarMax “Above and Beyond” award. Penny, a Buyer-in-Training at the CarMax store located...

CarMax Wins Torch Awards For Business Ethics And Community Service From Metro Atlanta Better Business Bureau

Thu, 15 May 2008 10:18:49 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (May 15, 2008)—CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, has won the Torch Award for Business Ethics from the Metro Atlanta, Athens and Northeast Georgia Better Business Bureau for the third year in a row. CarMax...

CarMax Opens First Auto Superstore In Charleston, SC

Thu, 01 May 2008 07:29:23 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (May 01, 2008) - CarMax, Inc., (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, officially opened a new auto superstore in Charleston, South Carolina today. The Charleston CarMax is located at 2190 Savannah Highway. The Charleston...

CarMax Foundation Awards $36,000 Grant To Boys And Girls Club Of Metro Atlanta

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 07:24:16 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (April 30, 2008)-CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, announced today that the CarMax Foundation has awarded Boys and Girls Club of Metro Atlanta a $36,000 grant as part of the Foundation’s new Regional...

CarMax Foundation Awards $12,500 Grant To Memphis Child Advocacy Center

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:15:30 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (April 29, 2008)-CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, announced today that the CarMax Foundation has awarded Memphis Child Advocacy Center a $12,500 grant as part of the Foundation’s new Regional Giving...

CarMax Brings 65 New Jobs To The Costa Mesa Area

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:02:19 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (April 28, 2008)—CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, is currently recruiting for approximately 65 jobs for the company’s new store in Costa Mesa, California. The new 20,470-square-foot superstore opens...

CarMax Associate Rescues Students From Apartment Fire, Wins Carmax Above And Beyond Award

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:28:27 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (April 25, 2008) — CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used vehicles, is pleased to announce that Kevin Chesley, inventory associate at the CarMax store located at 8800 Freestate Drive in Laurel, Maryland was honored...

CarMax Foundation Awards $20,000 Grant To Milagro Foundation

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:47:01 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (April 25, 2008)-CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, announced today that the CarMax Foundation has awarded Milagro Foundation, Inc. in Delray Beach, Florida a $20,000 grant as part of the Foundation’s...

CarMax Foundation Awards $10,000 Grant To The Foundation For Seminole County Public Schools

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 11:45:43 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (April 24, 2008)-CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, announced today that the CarMax Foundation has awarded The Foundation for Seminole County Public Schools, Inc. in Sanford, Florida, a $10,000 grant...

CarMax Opens Two New Auto Superstores In Phoenix, Arizona

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:11:42 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (April 17, 2008) - CarMax, Inc., (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, officially opened two stores in Phoenix, Arizona today. The Phoenix Gilbert CarMax is located at 1480 East Motorplex Loop. The Gilbert store is...

CarMax Opens New Auto Superstore In Modesto, California

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:33:42 GMT

RICHMOND, Va. (April 10, 2008) - CarMax, Inc., (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, officially opened a new auto superstore in Modesto, California today. The Modesto CarMax is located at 4300 McHenry Ave. The Modesto store is...