Growing Clayton Gets Its First New Car Dealership

CLAYTON, N.C. — Lee Motor Group has officially opened Lee Hyundai of Clayton, making it the town’s first new car dealership and bringing dozens of new jobs to Johnston County.

The new dealership, located on Clayton Boulevard, has already hired 35 employees and is continuing to recruit additional staff as it expands operations.

The opening comes as Clayton continues to experience rapid residential and commercial growth, with new businesses locating in the area to serve one of North Carolina’s fastest-growing communities.

“We’re excited to bring residents a hometown dealership they can trust,” said John Lee, chairman of Lee Motor Group. “Being Clayton’s first new car dealership is an honor, and we’re proud to pair that distinction with more than four decades of Hyundai experience. Our goal is simple—to take care of and provide every customer with an easy, transparent, and enjoyable experience from the moment they arrive.”

Lee Motor Group has represented the Hyundai brand in North Carolina for more than 40 years through its Fayetteville dealership. Founded in 1953 in Elm City, the company now operates dealerships representing Hyundai, Ford, Nissan, Kia, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram across North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama. The company’s corporate headquarters is located in Wilson.

A grand opening celebration, including a ribbon-cutting ceremony and public tours of the new dealership, is planned in the coming weeks. The company said additional details will be announced at a later date.