Mr. Max H. Holmes

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  www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20091025/BUSINESS/910 - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 10/25/2009    Last Visited: 10/25/2009  

  Meanwhile, Max Holmes, a Hyundai and Chevrolet dealer who's spent four years pursuing Chinese vehicles, is banking on a different strategy. Holmes said he's assembled his own network of 63 dealers in 16 states for a plan to distribute as-of-yet-unnamed Chinese cars. He continues to chase the possibility of a cheaper version of the mid-size, four-door sedan that American drivers love.
  
  "It's better to be best than first," Holmes said shortly after betting a doughnut that Gabus won't be selling Chinese cars in January.
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  Gabus considers Holmes a nonplayer: "Mr.
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  Holmes isn't doing anything," Gabus said last week.
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  Holmes, who formed China Car Distributors Inc. in 2005, has been waiting ever since for Chinese manufacturers to develop a car capable of meeting rigorous U.S. safety and emissions standards. The company's Web site until early this month included glowing references to six Chinese auto makers, tempered with warnings that the car companies wouldn't be ready for the U.S. market until 2011.
  
  The China Car Distributors Web site was shut down shortly after a reporter inquired about the status of Holmes' business.
  
  Holmes, who earlier this year sold his Honda dealership, said he still intends to distribute Chinese cars. He's just not certain how much he wants to tie himself publicly to a particular company.
  
  "We're in the process of evaluating whether or not we want to list the companies we're talking to," Holmes said as he waited for Chinese officials to arrive for a meeting.

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  home.holmesauto.com/Contact-Phone.aspx - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 5/7/2007    Last Visited: 5/7/2007  

  Max Holmes 515-253-3050 dealerprincipal@holmesauto.com

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  www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20 - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 2/21/2008    Last Visited: 2/23/2008  

  DM man on a mission: Max Holmes works to fight world hunger
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  Max Holmes made a vow a year and a half ago that he would help stop world hunger.
  
  Holmes, who lives on Des Moines' west side and owns Holmes Automotive in Clive, transformed an automobile showroom into an assembly room and started the fifth Kids Against Hunger headquarters in Iowa.The nonprofit organization brings together volunteers each Saturday to prepare thousands of meals for children in Tanzania and Haiti.
  
  After a trip to both locations last year to see exactly where this food was going, Holmes knew he had to do more.
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  Max Holmes said he is humbled every day by the contributions the community has made and the difference they have made in the world.
  
  "You can see (hunger) on the television and you think, 'What can I do?' But one person can do something," he said."It's a great feeling."
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  Holmes Automotive owner Max Holmes of Des Moines' west side, center, helps put together food packages Tuesday for Kids Against Hunger of Des Moines.

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  www.dealer-magazine.com/index.asp?article=1056 - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 10/1/2006    Last Visited: 2/18/2009  

  Behind China Car Distributors are its president Max Holmes and its executive vice president Don Bishop. Holmes is owner and president of Holmes Automotive Group, which operates Chevrolet, GMC, Honda and Hyundai dealerships in Des Moines, IA. Bishop has more than 35 years of wholesale experience in the automotive industry with General Motors. [Editor's note: learn more about China Car Distributors at www.chinacarsusa.com].
  
  [Bishop told Dealer magazine that China Car Distributors currently has signed on 34 dealer groups - including the Germain and Bob Rohrman auto groups, he said - representing $4 billion in annual revenue, to represent China Motor Corporation vehicles in the distributor's territory.

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  www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20090722/BUSINESS/907 - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 7/22/2009    Last Visited: 7/22/2009  

  Former owner Max H. Holmes issued a written statement saying that his company's "commitment to our customers, employees and our community is unwavering" and that Holmes will continue to own a collision center and a Hyundai franchise next door to Smart Honda, as well as Holmes Chevrolet in Norwalk.
  
  A spokeswoman said Holmes, who turned 60 this year, simply wanted to spend more time with his family and that selling the Honda business essentially would cut his workload in half.
  
  Gurley Leep said "nearly all" Holmes Honda employees are expected to remain at the new Smart Honda, although "a few will continue with Mr. Holmes' ongoing businesses."
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  Max Holmes, son and nephew of two men who launched a Des Moines towing service and body shop in 1947, has been in the car business himself since he joined his father's Oldsmobile dealership in 1968.
  
  Holmes also is listed as president of China Car Distributors Inc., a company founded in 2005 with a goal of bringing Chinese-made cars to the American market.

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  www.chinacarusa.com/blog/ - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 10/31/2008    Last Visited: 10/31/2008  

  Max Holmes
  
  President
  
  China Car Distributors
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  Max HolmesPresidentChina Car Distributors, Inc.

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  www.dmregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070515/ - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 5/15/2007    Last Visited: 5/16/2007  

  "Unintentional injury is the leading cause of death in children under age 18, yet up to 90 percent of these injuries can be prevented," says Max Holmes, president of Holmes Automotive Group.

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  China Car USA - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 10/7/2009    Last Visited: 10/7/2009  

  Max Holmes Max Holmes serves as president for China Car Distributors, Inc. He has been in the automobile industry for 37 years. full biography

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  China Car USA - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 10/31/2008    Last Visited: 10/31/2008  

  David Shelburg with China Motor Corporation and Max Holmes with China Car Distributors, Inc. have been in the automotive business for nearly 100 years combined.

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  China Car USAy - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 10/7/2009    Last Visited: 10/7/2009  

  Max Holmes President (515) 253-3097 (800) 892-9814 (fax) mholmes@chinacarusa.com

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