As a staple in the Kansas City automotive landscape, Aristocrat Motors is known for more than its luxury cars; it’s a dealership with a heart for giving back to the community. With an impressive array of charitable partnerships and a commitment to supporting local causes, Aristocrat Motors continues to prove that community and commerce can thrive together.
Aristocrat Motors has woven charitable giving into its business ethos, supporting organizations that have become pillars in the Kansas City area. From healthcare initiatives to the arts, the dealership’s recent contributions include partnering with cycling events such as Sunflowers to Roses, Cancer Action, 3 Feet Cycling, Tour de Lakes, and Tour de Hope. Their impact extends to prominent institutions like Children’s Mercy, Kauffman Center for Performing Arts, Nelson-Atkins Museum, Kemper Museum, Mulvane Art Museum, Sleepyhead Beds, Kansas City Symphony, Lyric Opera, Kansas City Ballet and many more.
When it comes to deciding where to focus their charitable efforts, Aristocrat Motors prioritizes organizations with a meaningful community impact and compatibility with the dealership’s values. “We lean toward organizations with grassroots initiatives that support a broad audience,” shared an Aristocrat Motors representative. This focus allows the dealership to contribute to causes that reflect both the community's diversity and its own commitment to inclusivity.
Beyond their financial support, Aristocrat Motors engages on a deeper level with some causes, particularly through cycling events where employees get actively involved. While participation in charitable efforts isn’t a formal requirement for the Aristocrat Motors team, employees are certainly encouraged to engage in causes they’re passionate about.
When asked about long-term charitable partnerships, Aristocrat Motors shows genuine pride in their ongoing contributions to the Kansas City community. “We hope our efforts will help these organizations survive and thrive,” says the representative. This sentiment underlines the dealership’s dedication to making a lasting, positive impact on organizations that serve Kansas City.
Over the years, Aristocrat Motors has sought to become more intentional with its philanthropic efforts, refining their approach to maximize impact. Their goal is to foster a sustainable environment for local charities to flourish, ensuring that their contributions make a tangible difference in the community.
As their representative emphasized, every cause they support is “worth noting.” This genuine appreciation for charitable work reflects Aristocrat’s view that every contribution counts and that their involvement is more than just a financial transaction—it’s an investment in the city they serve.
In addition to their community involvement, Aristocrat Motors is expanding its facilities, marking a new era for the dealership. Prompted by Mercedes-Benz USA’s encouragement to adopt modern design standards, this expansion will create a new, cutting-edge Mercedes building—one of only a few built entirely from the ground up. Slated for completion by the end of 2024, with operations beginning in early 2025, this facility will elevate the customer and employee experience alike.
While the new facilities will feature the latest in design and innovation, Aristocrat Motors remains grounded in its belief that “the buildings are secondary to what our employees can provide to our customers.” This statement underscores their commitment to customer service as a primary driver of their success.
The new building aligns perfectly with Aristocrat Motors’ long-term vision. Once the new space is operational, the existing Mercedes building will be transformed into a luxury pre-owned center, complete with a museum space that celebrates both automotive history and Aristocrat Motors’ legacy in Kansas City. This shift not only reinforces the dealership’s commitment to quality but also reflects a broader vision for growth that respects the brand’s heritage.
As they enter this new chapter, Aristocrat Motors continues to honor its roots while embracing an ambitious vision for the future. Their expansion and philanthropic efforts embody a company dedicated to making a difference—in the lives of their customers, employees, and the Kansas City community. For Aristocrat Motors, excellence in service extends beyond the showroom, underscoring their belief that driving a better community is as essential as driving a better car.