01/28/2026
Long-Lewis is back in Bessemer, AL! 🤩
LONG-LEWIS AUTOMOTIVE GROUP RETURNS TO BESSEMER WITH ACQUISITION OF STEP ONE CHEVROLET
BESSEMER, ALABAMA, January 20, 2026 – In 2026, Long-Lewis Automotive Group proudly returns to its city of origin with the purchase of Step One Chevrolet in Bessemer. Founded in downtown Bessemer in 1887, Long-Lewis established deep roots in the community before relocating its primary operations to Hoover in 1999. After 27 years, the company’s return to Bessemer marks a meaningful homecoming and a new chapter in its long-standing Alabama legacy. The dealership will officially operate as Long-Lewis Chevrolet of Bessemer.
Long-Lewis Automotive Group purchased all assets of the dealership and extended opportunities for continued employment to all existing team members. Employees were given the choice to remain with the organization, and many have elected to continue serving the Bessemer community. This acquisition further strengthens the company’s footprint across the state and reinforces its long-standing commitment to growth, stability, and community involvement.
“This is a truly special moment for our organization,” said Todd Ouellette, Owner and CEO of Long-Lewis Automotive Group. “Bessemer is where Long-Lewis began nearly 140 years ago, and returning here after 27 years is both meaningful and exciting. This isn’t just an acquisition — it’s a homecoming.”
Long-Lewis Automotive Group is known for its deep roots in Alabama, its customer-first philosophy, and its unwavering dedication to employee success. That commitment extends beyond the dealership walls through the Long-Lewis Foundation, a private foundation established to support local evangelical causes and to assist individuals within the community facing medical and emotional needs.
“We look forward to bringing the Long-Lewis way of doing business back to Bessemer,” said Allen Vines, Dealer Principal of Long-Lewis Chevrolet of Bessemer. “Our goal, as always, is to build strong relationships, serve this community with excellence, and create opportunities for both our customers and our employees to thrive.”
Long-Lewis Automotive Group is known for its commitment to customer satisfaction, employee success, and community involvement through its dedicated employees and the Long-Lewis Foundation.
Now approaching its 140th year, Long-Lewis Automotive Group continues to strategically grow across Alabama while honoring the legacy that began in Bessemer in 1887.