The origin of the Lou Fusz Motor Company dates to 1952 when Louis Fusz, Sr. purchased the outstanding shares of a Dodge and Plymouth dealership. Two years later, Mr Fusz bought West End Pontiac in Clayton and subsequently changed the name of the dealership to Lou Fusz Pontiac. In 1956, the business was moved to 1075 South Brentwood. During the following year, MG and Austin Healey franchises were acquired, and the Lou Fusz Motors Company was formed.
As the business in Clayton escalated, Mr. Fusz found it necessary to enlarge the facilities. Property at 1025 N. Lindbergh was acquired for expansion and in 1965, the Pontiac dealership was relocated to this site.
In 1969 after his graduation from college, Lou Fusz, Jr. joined the company. He soon undertook the duties of General Manager and Vice- President. Soon after that Lou Fusz, Sr. became the chairman of the Board and Lou Fusz, Jr. became the President and Chief Operating Office.
In 2014, Lou Fusz, Jr., takes over the Chairman of the Board and leadership is handed over to the third generation for Fusz. Randy Fusz becomes the President and CEO. Lou Fusz III, Peter Fusz, and Patrick Fusz all become Chief Operating Officers for the company.
1952 – Louis Fusz, Sr. purchased the outstanding shares of a Dodge and Plymouth dealership
1954 – Mr Fusz bought West End Pontiac in Clayton and subsequently changed the name of the dealership to Lou Fusz Pontiac
1956 – The business was moved to 1075 South Brentwood
1957 – MG and Austin Healey franchises were acquired, and the Lou Fusz Motors Company was formed
1965 – Property at 1025 N. Lindbergh was acquired for expansion, the Pontiac dealership was relocated to this site
1969 – Lou Fusz, Jr. joined the company
1970 – Subaru franchise added in Creve Coeur
1977 – Datsun (Nissan) dealership was established and new facility was constructed
1979 – Mazda franchise added in Creve Coeur
1979 – Toyota dealership purchased at Lindbergh and Manchester
1979 – VIP Distributing is Established
1980 – Dodge dealership started at Lindbergh and Manchester
1987 – Pete Ramey Chevrolet purchased
1989 – Lou Fusz Jr. win Time Dealer of the Year Award
1990 – Chevrolet moves to St. Peters
1990 – Saturn of North County was established
1990 – Ford dealership established in Chesterfield
1991 – Mitsubishi opened
1992 – Saturn of St. Charles was opened
1992 – Lou Fusz Soccer Club is established
1994 – Saturn of Metro East opens
1995 – Buick and GMC franchise at Lindbergh and Page was purchased
1995 – Pontiac franchise moved to Lindbergh and Page
1995 – Oldsmobile franchise was purchased
1996 – Paul Fusz Buick purchased
1997 – Saturn of Columbia opens
1998 – Saturn of Creve Coeur opens
1998 – Kia dealership opens at Lindbergh and Manchester
1998 – Kia franchise add to Buick West
1999 – Lou Fusz Mitsubishi opens in St. Peters
2002 – New Subaru location established in St. Peters
2003 – ADI established
2004 – ADI warehouse opens in Springfield, MO
2005 – ADI warehouse opens in Lincoln, IL
2006 – Subaru moves into new building in Creve Couer
2007 – Kia moves to a larger facility at Lindbergh and Page
2008 – Chrysler Jeep Dodge Dealership opens in O’Fallon, MO
2009 – EZ-GO franchise is purchased
2010 – Fiat franchise was awarded
2012 – Fiat of St. Louis opens in Creve Coeur
2012 – Fiat of Metro East opens in Fairview Heights, IL
2013 – Alfa Romeo franchise is awarded
2013 – Lou Fusz Dog Park opens behind Lou Fusz Subaru Creve Coeur
2013 – Lou Fusz Allstate open inside Lou Fusz Toyota
2014 – Lou Fusz Jr becomes into the Chairman of the Board
2014 – Randy Fusz becomes President and CEO of Lou Fusz Automotive Network, Lou Fusz III becomes Director of Fixed Operations, Peter Fusz becomes Director of Preowned Operations, Patrick Fusz becomes Director of New Vehicle Operations
2014 – Lou Fusz Allstate opens second office in O’Fallon, MO within Lou Fusz Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Dealership
2015 – Lou Fusz opens second warehouse on Ashby for VIP/ADI
2015 – Alfa Romeo opens in Fairview Heights, IL
2015 – Lou Fusz Soccer Club adds more turf fields – total now is 8 turf fields
2015 – Lou Fusz Sports Network is formed
2015 – Lou Fusz Sports Network adds Lacross
2015 – Subaru moves into a larger location – 4440 N. Service Road
2015 – Mitsubishi moves to a central location – 4220 N. Service Road
2016 – Fiat of St. Louis moves into Lou Fusz Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram in O’Fallon, MO
2016 – Lou Fusz Kirkwood Collision Center opens next to Lou Fusz Toyota
2016 – Mazda moves to 925 N. Lindbergh
2016 – Kia moves to 1025 N. Lindbergh
2017 – Lou Fusz Sports Network is renamed to Lou Fusz Athletic Club
2017 – Lou Fusz Athletic Club leases Rams Park (the old St. Louis Rams Training HQ)
2017 – Buick wins Dealer of the Year Award from General Motors
2017 – Lou Fusz Athletic opens the Don Popovic Pavillion / The Back Post Grill & Tap
2017 – Subaru St. Louis moves to 900 N. Lindbergh
2017 – Jeep breaks ground for new stand alone Jeep dealership – First in the Nation
2017 – Lou Fusz Celebrates 65 years serving St. Louis
2018 – Kia St. Louis – Grand Opening
2018 – Lou Fusz Athletic Club adds Football
2018 – Jeep opens in O’Fallon, MO – First Standalone Dealership in the Nation
2021 – Lou Fusz Motorsports is purchased
2021 – Search Force is Established
2022 – Expands in the Midwest with Ford Highland, and Kia Evansville
2022 – Mighty Distributing of the Midwest is Established
2022 – Upsite Facility Service is Established
2023 – Mazda Evansville is Purchased
2023 – Core Turf is Established
2023 – Mighty Distributing of the Tri-State is Established
2024 – Kia Moline, Nissan Moline, Kia Terre Haute, CJDR of Vincennes, and Kia North County are Purchased
2024 – Lou Fusz Honda Powerhouse Opens
2024 – Chrysler, Dodge, & Ram merges with Jeep at O’Fallon location
2024 – Subaru St. Peters relocated to O’Fallon
