We are proud to share that Grappone Automotive Group has once again been named Best Auto Dealership and Best Auto Fleet Dealership in the New Hampshire Business Review’s Best of Business (BOB) Awards. This marks another year of recognition from NHBR readers and the New Hampshire business community, and we are truly grateful for the…
In 2025, Grappone Automotive continued to serve New Hampshire drivers with a focus on trust, transparency, and long-term relationships. Across our dealerships, guests looked for dependable vehicles, clear communication, and a team that puts people first. Throughout the year, our commitment to integrity, kindness, and respect guided every interaction. As we reflect on 2025, we…
Back in April, 2025, my father and I stood before our team members to make an announcement about the future of our 101-year-old family business. Many in the audience weren’t expecting to hear what we had to say: we had decided that in order for me to carry on the family business, parts of it…
Henry and Abigail Osmer helping with Ford’s shop clean this summer Two of my children worked at Grappone Automotive this summer – the business their great-great-grandparents started in 1924 – and enjoyed it very much. Our 17-year-old daughter Abigail worked part-time as a lot attendant at the Mazda store, and her older brother Henry, 18,…
About three years ago, in August of 2022, my father Bob Grappone let me know that he wanted to sell the family business and fully retire. I wasn’t prepared for that conversation, as I had spent about 25 years at that point in the industry, most of it with Grappone Automotive. Since some time in…
New Hampshire Vehicle Inspection Changes in 2026: What Drivers Need to Know What Is Changing in 2026? Beginning January 31, 2026, New Hampshire will end the requirement for annual safety inspections on most passenger vehicles. Emissions testing may also be removed later in the year, pending final decisions from state regulators. This is a major…
Grappone Automotive: A New Chapter for a Fourth-Generation Family Business 4/28/25 – Bow, NH Grappone Automotive Group is entering a new chapter as we continue our legacy as a fourth-generation, family-owned business. In the third quarter of 2025, ownership of Grappone Toyota and Grappone Hyundai will transition to McGovern Auto Group as part of a…
As Grappone Automotive Group proudly marks over 100 years of service to the New Hampshire community, we are delighted to announce that we have been honored as the Best Auto Dealership in the 2025 Best of Business (BOB) Awards by NH Business Review readers for the fifth year in a row. Additionally, we have been…
Amanda Grappone Osmer’s “Grappone Automotive: The Founding” – A Story of Beginnings and Resilience We’re excited to share that Amanda Grappone Osmer has published her first book, Grappone Automotive: The Founding! This captivating story offers a glimpse into the early days of the Grappone and D’Orlando families, their journey to New Hampshire, and the origins…
Throughout the month of March, as a part of Women’s History Month we took a moment to highlight the following remarkable women within our departments here at Grappone Automotive Group: Amanda Grappone Osmer– Chief Vision Officer With a remarkable journey that exemplifies dedication, resilience, and leadership, Amanda has been with Grappone for 25 years. From…
