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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001299933-14-001046
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
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CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20140707
ITEM INFORMATION:		Other Events
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20140710
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20140709

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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			GROUP 1 AUTOMOTIVE INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001031203
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	RETAIL-AUTO DEALERS & GASOLINE STATIONS [5500]
		IRS NUMBER:				760506313
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-13461
		FILM NUMBER:		14967903

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		800 GESSNER
		STREET 2:		SUITE 500
		CITY:			HOUSTON
		STATE:			TX
		ZIP:			77024
		BUSINESS PHONE:		713-647-5700

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		800 GESSNER
		STREET 2:		SUITE 500
		CITY:			HOUSTON
		STATE:			TX
		ZIP:			77024
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	CURRENT REPORT
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	800 Gessner, Suite 500, Houston, Texas
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On July 7, 2014, Group 1 Automotive, Inc., a Delaware corporation, announced that it will redeem all of its outstanding 2.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2036 (the "Notes") on September 4, 2014 (the "Redemption Date"), at a redemption price equal to 100% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes and accrued, but unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the Redemption Date.  <br><br>A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.<br><br><br>
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<P align="right" style="font-size: 10pt"><FONT style="font-size: 10pt"><B>Exhibit&nbsp;99.1</B></FONT>



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<P align="left" style="font-size: 16pt"><FONT style="font-size: 10pt"><I>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</I>
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<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt"><FONT style="font-size: 14pt"><B>Group 1 Automotive, Inc. Announces Redemption of its 2.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2036</B>
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<P align="left" style="font-size: 14pt"><FONT style="font-size: 11pt">HOUSTON, July&nbsp;7, 2014 &#151; Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI) (the &#147;Company&#148;), an
international, Fortune 500 automotive retailer, has given notice to holders of its 2.25%
Convertible Senior Notes due 2036 (CUSIP No.&nbsp;398905AD17) (the &#147;Notes&#148;) that it will redeem all of
the outstanding Notes on September&nbsp;4, 2014 (the &#147;Redemption Date&#148;) at a redemption price equal to
100% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes and accrued, but unpaid interest, if any, to,
but excluding, the Redemption Date. There are currently $182,800,000 in aggregate principal amount
of Notes outstanding.
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<P align="left" style="font-size: 11pt">Holders may convert the Notes at any time prior to 5:00 p.m. on August&nbsp;29, 2014, at a conversion
rate of 16.8716 shares of the Company&#146;s common stock per $1,000 principal amount of Notes with a
related Observation Period (as defined in the indenture governing the Notes) beginning on and
including July&nbsp;28, 2014 and ending on and including August&nbsp;29, 2014. Holders who want to convert
Notes must satisfy the requirements set forth in Article&nbsp;12 of the indenture governing the Notes.
In the event that holders elect to convert their Notes in connection with the redemption, the
Company will satisfy its conversion obligations to holders by paying cash equal to the principal
amount of the Notes and delivering shares of common stock in settlement of any and all conversion
obligations in excess of the principal amount (provided that the Company will pay cash in lieu of
issuing fractional shares).


<P align="left" style="font-size: 11pt">In connection with the redemption, we intend to enter into agreements with the counterparties to
the previously disclosed convertible note hedge and warrant transactions entered into in 2006
concurrently with the execution of the indenture governing the notes and the issuance of the Notes
pursuant to which we would terminate or otherwise unwind in part or in full certain of the
convertible note hedges and warrants, but there can be no assurance that we will do so.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 11pt">The Company&#146;s notice to holders specifying the terms, conditions and procedures for the redemption
and/or conversion is available through The Depository Trust Company and the Trustee, Wells Fargo
Bank, National Association.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 11pt">Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, in their capacity as either paying agent for the redemption
or conversion agent, can be contacted at one of the following addresses, as applicable:

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    <TD><DIV style="margin-left:30px; text-indent:-10px">MAC N9303-121</DIV></TD>
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<P align="left" style="font-size: 12pt"><FONT style="font-size: 11pt">This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a notice of
redemption of the Notes.
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<P align="left" style="font-size: 11pt"><B>About Group 1 Automotive, Inc.</B>
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Group 1 owns and operates 152 <U>automotive dealerships</U>, 193 franchises, and 37 <U>collision
centers</U> in the United States, the United Kingdom and Brazil that offer 34 brands of
automobiles. Through its dealerships, the Company sells new and used cars and light trucks;
arranges related vehicle financing, service and insurance contracts; provides automotive
maintenance and repair services; and sells vehicle parts.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 11pt">Group 1 Automotive can be reached on the Internet at <U>www.group1auto.com</U>.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 11pt"><B>SOURCE: Group 1 Automotive, Inc.</B>


<P align="left" style="font-size: 11pt"><B>Investor contacts:</B>
<BR>
Sheila Roth
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Manager, Investor Relations
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Group 1 Automotive, Inc.
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713-647-5741 | <U>sroth@group1auto.com</U>


<P align="left" style="font-size: 11pt"><B>Media contacts:</B>
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Pete DeLongchamps
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V.P. Manufacturer Relations, Financial Services and Public Affairs
<BR>
Group 1 Automotive, Inc.
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713-647-5770 | <U>pdelongchamps@group1auto.com</U>
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Clint Woods
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Pierpont Communications, Inc.
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713-627-2223 | <U>cwoods@piercom.com</U>



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