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1963
The beginning of Honda-Bella International Partnership through the authorized distribution of Honda Motorcycles
The first Honda Motorcycle sold
1966
Bella changes Honda distributor relationship from Honda Japan to Honda America.
Bella begins selling Honda Generators, Water Pumps & Lawnmower Products
1967/68
Bella becomes exclusive distributor of Honda Motorcycles
1973
Honda Civic first generation arrives in Puerto Rico
1976
Honda Accord first generation arrives in Puerto Rico, soon to become #1 seller in this category
1977/78
Bella acquires Southern Auto Sales, becoming the exclusive Honda Distributor in Puerto Rico
1979
Honda Prelude first generation arrives in Puerto Rico
1980
"Clase y Más" is born
1986
Acura Luxury Division arrives in Puerto Rico
1987
The 24 Hours of Honda
1990
Bella Rental makes Honda & Acura products available on a short term basis for PR consumers
1991
Acura NSX arrives in Puerto Rico
1994
Honda enters mini-van automobile segment in Puerto Rico with the Honda Odyssey
Shuttle Service is implemented in the Service Department
1995
Bella establishes the first 401(k) Employee Retirement Plan for its employees in the local automobile industry
1996
The first Puerto Rico Honda Classic Golf Tournament is held
1997
CRV enters the heavily competitive SUV market
The first Poker Rally Motorcycle is held—a family oriented activity whose purpose is to raise funds to help select charitable organizations in Puerto Rico
1998
Bella opens its first Flagship Dealer in Bayamon with the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep Brands
1999
Honda’s first sports car, the S2000, arrives in Puerto Rico
Beginning of service expansion
2000
The first Acura SUV, the MDX, is introduced in Puerto Rico
Bella’s Customer Retention Management (CRM) Center is established
2001
Services hours are extended, starting a trend in the market
2002
Honda Pilot arrives in Puerto Rico
Carlos Lopez-Lay named President & Chief Operating Officer
Bella is ranked among the Top 300 Local Companies by Caribbean Business
Bella opens Little Treasures, a day-care center for its employees
Bella recognized among Puerto Rico’s Top 20 Employers for the 1
st
time
2003
Honda Element arrives in Puerto Rico
The “El Quinto Elemento” reality show is held to introduce the new Honda Element model in Puerto Rico
Bella launches its first volume of Motorzone Magazine
Bella acquires Bertram Yachts distribution in Puerto Rico
Bella acquires Regulator Boats distribution in Puerto Rico
Bella recognized among Puerto Rico’s Top 20 Employers for the 2
nd
time
Bella Foundation is established
2004
The Acura TSX is introduced in Puerto Rico
Bella Bodyshop begins operations
2005
Acquisition of Bella Distribution Center
Bella opens its second Flagship Dealer in San Juan with the Mazda Brand
2006
The first Acura Compact SUV, the RDX, is introduced in Puerto Rico
FIT arrives in Puerto Rico
Bella acquires Key West and Everglades Boats distribution in Puerto Rico
Bella acquires BMW Motorcycles distribution in Puerto Rico
Bella launches customer focused campaign—‘Llevalo Hasta el Final’
Bella recognized among Puerto Rico’s Top 20 Employers for the 3
rd
time
2007
CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) chooses Honda as the brand with most efficiency in gas consumption.
2008
Bella acquired new facilities on Bayamon and expanded the CRM (Customer Retention Management) Department.
Bella celebrates it's 45th anniversary.
Flagship Chrysler Dodge Jeep inaugurate new facilities in Bayamón.
2009
Bella International is recognized amongst Puerto Rico's Top 20 employers for the 4th time.
Flagship opens it's third dealer with "Flagship Mitsubishi Autos del Sur" in Ponce.
The Honda Crosstour & Insight Hybrid are introduced in the PR market.
Bella opens it's second Acura store in Ponce.
2010
The Acura ZDX & Acura TSX Sport Wagon are introduced to the PR market.
The Honda CR-Z Sport Hybrid arrives.
Honda Poker Rally returns.
2011
Honda delivers new Civic 2012 lineup in April 2011.
Honda de San Juan moves to a new building.
Bella Group breaks ground on new Honda de Bayamón dealership.
Acura Guaynabo Service Center receives major remodel to better serve our customers.
Honda Poker Rally is repeated with great turnout and donations to Casa Cuna de San Juan.
Bella Group creates first National Car Buying event.