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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 6, 2026 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 6, 2026 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010790 (Commission File N

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT No. 333-256891 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT No. 333-232177 POST-EFFECTIVE A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT No. 333-256891 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT No. 333-232177 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT No. 333-204027 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT No. 333-180814 UNDE

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT No. 333-256891 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT No. 333-232177 POST-EFFECTIVE A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT No. 333-256891 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT No. 333-232177 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT No. 333-204027 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT No. 333-180814 UNDE

Calculation of Filing Fee Tables (Form Type) SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Table 1: Newly Registered Securities

EX-FILING FEES Calculation of Filing Fee Tables S-8 (Form Type) SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC.

May 5, 2026

Exhibit 5.5 May 5, 2026 Sonic Automotive, Inc. 4401 Colwick Road Charlotte, North Carolina 28211 Re: Sonic Automotive, Inc. – Post-Effective Amendments to Registration Statement on Form S-8 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as counsel to Sonic Automotive, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), in connection with Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement No. 333-256891, Post

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT No. 333-256891 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT No. 333-232177 POST-EFFECTIVE A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT No. 333-256891 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT No. 333-232177 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT No. 333-204027 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT No. 333-180814 UNDE

May 5, 2026

Exhibit 5.5 May 5, 2026 Sonic Automotive, Inc. 4401 Colwick Road Charlotte, North Carolina 28211 Re: Sonic Automotive, Inc. – Post-Effective Amendments to Registration Statement on Form S-8 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as counsel to Sonic Automotive, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), in connection with Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement No. 333-256891, Post

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 56-2010790 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 4401 Colwick Road Charlotte, North Carolina 28211 (Address of Pri

May 5, 2026

Exhibit 5.5 May 5, 2026 Sonic Automotive, Inc. 4401 Colwick Road Charlotte, North Carolina 28211 Re: Sonic Automotive, Inc. – Post-Effective Amendments to Registration Statement on Form S-8 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as counsel to Sonic Automotive, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), in connection with Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement No. 333-256891, Post

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT No. 333-256891 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT No. 333-232177 POST-EFFECTIVE A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT No. 333-256891 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT No. 333-232177 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT No. 333-204027 POST-EFFECTIVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-8 REGISTRATION STATEMENT No. 333-180814 UNDE

May 5, 2026

Exhibit 5.5 May 5, 2026 Sonic Automotive, Inc. 4401 Colwick Road Charlotte, North Carolina 28211 Re: Sonic Automotive, Inc. – Post-Effective Amendments to Registration Statement on Form S-8 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as counsel to Sonic Automotive, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), in connection with Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement No. 333-256891, Post

SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. 2026 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN

Exhibit 10.1 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. 2026 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN ARTICLE 1.PURPOSE AND EFFECTIVE DATES 1.1Purposes of the Plan. Sonic Automotive, Inc. (the “Company”) has established this Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2026 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) to promote the interests of the Company and its stockholders. The purposes of the Plan are to provide key employees and consultants providing services

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 29, 2026 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE,

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 29, 2026 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010790 (Commission Fil

SONIC AUTOMOTIVE Updated April 29, 2026 Investor Presentation | First Quarter 2026 EXHIBIT 99.2 NYSE SAH Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform

exhibit992 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE Updated April 29, 2026 Investor Presentation | First Quarter 2026 EXHIBIT 99.

Sonic Automotive Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results Sonic Reported First Quarter Record Consolidated Revenues and Gross Profit Sonic's EchoPark Segment Achieved All-Time Record Quarterly Pre-Tax Income and Adjusted EBITDA* During the First

Exhibit 99.1 Sonic Automotive Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results Sonic Reported First Quarter Record Consolidated Revenues and Gross Profit Sonic's EchoPark Segment Achieved All-Time Record Quarterly Pre-Tax Income and Adjusted EBITDA* During the First Quarter, Sonic Repurchased Approximately 2.1 Million Shares of its Class A Common Stock, Representing a 6% Reduction In Outstanding Share

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 30, 2026 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE,

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 30, 2026 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010790 (Commission Fil

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2026 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-13395 SONIC AUTOM

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 27, 2026 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE,

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 27, 2026 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010790 (Commission Fil

BRIDGE FACILITY CREDIT AGREEMENT Dated as of March 27, 2026 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC., as the Company PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Administrative Agent, and THE OTHER LENDERS PARTY HERETO PNC CAPITAL MARKETS LLC as Sole Lead Arranger and Sole Book

Exhibit 10.1 BRIDGE FACILITY CREDIT AGREEMENT Dated as of March 27, 2026 among SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC., as the Company PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Administrative Agent, and THE OTHER LENDERS PARTY HERETO and PNC CAPITAL MARKETS LLC as Sole Lead Arranger and Sole Bookrunner TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS AND ACCOUNTING TERMS 1 1.01 Defined Terms 1 1.02 Other Interpretive Provisi

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2025 Annual ReportUNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-13395 SONIC AUT

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☑ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☐ Definitive Proxy State

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☑ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☑ Definitive Proxy State

SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE COMPENSATION RECOUPMENT POLICY (Adopted July 26, 2023, Effective October 2, 2023)

EXHIBIT 97.1 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE COMPENSATION RECOUPMENT POLICY (Adopted July 26, 2023, Effective October 2, 2023) Sonic Automotive, Inc. (the “Company”) has adopted this Executive Incentive Compensation Recoupment Policy (the “Policy”) as a supplement to any other recoupment or clawback policies in effect now or in the future at the Company. To the extent this Policy applie

ASSUMED NAME

Exhibit 21.1 ENTITY Domestic Foreign ASSUMED NAME AnTrev, LLC NC Arngar, Inc. NC Cadillac of South Charlotte Autobahn, Inc. CA Autobahn Motors Mercedes-Benz of Belmont Avalon Ford, Inc. DE CA Car Cash of North Carolina, Inc. NC Cornerstone Acceptance Corporation FL NC OH TN TX EP: AM Realty GA, LLC GA EP: EchoPark AL, LLC AL EP: EchoPark Automotive, Inc. DE AL AZ CA CO FL GA ID KS KY LA MD MO MT N

DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES OF SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC.

Exhibit 4.1 DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES OF SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. The authorized capital stock of Sonic Automotive, Inc. (“Sonic,” “we,” “us” or “our”) consists of (i) 100,000,000 shares of Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share; (ii) 30,000,000 shares of Class B Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share; and (iii) 3,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock, par value $0.10 per share. Our Class A Co

SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. INSIDER TRADING POLICY

Exhibit 19 Adopted as of December 1, 2023 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. INSIDER TRADING POLICY I. Policy Statement A.Introduction Sonic Automotive, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”) seek to foster a reputation for integrity and honesty. The confidence and trust placed in us by our stockholders is something we value and want to protect. Accordingly, this Insider Trading Policy (the “

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-13395 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exa

Investor Presentation | Fourth Quarter 2025 Updated February 18, 2026 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE EXHIBIT 99.2 NYSE SAH Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Re

exhibit992 Investor Presentation | Fourth Quarter 2025 Updated February 18, 2026 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE EXHIBIT 99.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 18, 2026 SONIC AUTOMOTIV

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 18, 2026 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010790 (Commission

Sonic Automotive Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results Full Year Results Include All-Time Record Annual Revenues of $15.2 Billion, Up 7% from the Prior Year All-Time Record Annual Gross Profit Driven by All-Time Records in Both Fixed

Exhibit 99.1 Sonic Automotive Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results Full Year Results Include All-Time Record Annual Revenues of $15.2 Billion, Up 7% from the Prior Year All-Time Record Annual Gross Profit Driven by All-Time Records in Both Fixed Operations and F&I Gross Profit All-Time Record Annual EchoPark and Powersports Segment Income and Adjusted EBITDA* CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Fe

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 11, 2026 SONIC AUTOMOTIV

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 11, 2026 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010790 (Commission

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2025 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-13395 SONIC A

Sonic Automotive Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results Sonic Reports All-Time Record Quarterly Consolidated Revenues and Gross Profit Sonic's Powersports Segment Achieved All-Time Record Quarterly Revenues and Adjusted EBITDA*

Exhibit 99.1 Sonic Automotive Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results Sonic Reports All-Time Record Quarterly Consolidated Revenues and Gross Profit Sonic's Powersports Segment Achieved All-Time Record Quarterly Revenues and Adjusted EBITDA* CHARLOTTE, N.C. – October 23, 2025 – Sonic Automotive, Inc. (“Sonic Automotive,” “Sonic,” the “Company,” “we” “us” or “our”) (NYSE:SAH), one of the natio

Investor Presentation | Third Quarter 2025 Updated October 23, 2025 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE EXHIBIT 99.2 NYSE SAH Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Refo

exhibit992 Investor Presentation | Third Quarter 2025 Updated October 23, 2025 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE EXHIBIT 99.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 23, 2025 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 23, 2025 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010790 (Commission F

Investor Presentation | Second Quarter 2025 Updated July 24, 2025 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE EXHIBIT 99.2 NYSE SAH Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform

exhibit992 Investor Presentation | Second Quarter 2025 Updated July 24, 2025 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE EXHIBIT 99.

Sonic Automotive Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results EchoPark Reports All-Time Record Quarterly Segment Income and Adjusted EBITDA* Previously Announced Acquisition of Four Jaguar Land Rover Dealerships in California Makes Sonic the Largest

Exhibit 99.1 Sonic Automotive Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results EchoPark Reports All-Time Record Quarterly Segment Income and Adjusted EBITDA* Previously Announced Acquisition of Four Jaguar Land Rover Dealerships in California Makes Sonic the Largest Jaguar Land Rover Volume Retailer in the U.S. and is Expected to Add Approximately $500 Million in Annualized Revenues CHARLOTTE, N.C. –

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2025 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-13395 SONIC AUTOMO

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 24, 2025 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, I

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 24, 2025 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010790 (Commission File

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 23, 2025 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010790 (Commission Fil

Sonic Automotive Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results EchoPark Reports All-Time Record Quarterly Gross Profit, Segment Income, and Adjusted EBITDA*

Exhibit 99.1 Sonic Automotive Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results EchoPark Reports All-Time Record Quarterly Gross Profit, Segment Income, and Adjusted EBITDA* CHARLOTTE, N.C. – April 24, 2025 – Sonic Automotive, Inc. (“Sonic Automotive,” “Sonic,” the “Company,” “we” “us” or “our”) (NYSE:SAH), one of the nation’s largest automotive retailers, today reported financial results for the first

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 24, 2025 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010790 (Commission Fil

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-13395 SONIC AUTOM

Investor Presentation | First Quarter 2025 Updated April 24, 2025 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE Exhibit 99.2 NYSE SAH Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☑ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☑ Definitive Proxy State

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☑ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☐ Definitive Proxy State

Sonic Automotive, Inc. Insider Trading Policy.

Exhibit 19 Adopted as of December 1, 2023 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. INSIDER TRADING POLICY I. Policy Statement A.Introduction Sonic Automotive, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”) seek to foster a reputation for integrity and honesty. The confidence and trust placed in us by our stockholders is something we value and want to protect. Accordingly, this Insider Trading Policy (the “

Subsidiaries of Sonic Automotive, Inc.

Exhibit 21.1 ENTITY Domestic Foreign ASSUMED NAME AnTrev, LLC NC Arngar, Inc. NC Cadillac of South Charlotte Autobahn, Inc. CA Autobahn Motors Mercedes-Benz of Belmont Avalon Ford, Inc. DE CA Car Cash of North Carolina, Inc. NC Cornerstone Acceptance Corporation FL NC OH TN TX EP: AM Realty GA, LLC GA EP: EchoPark AL, LLC AL EP: EchoPark Automotive, Inc. DE AL AZ CA CO FL GA ID KS KY LA MD MO MT N

Description of Securities of Sonic Automotive, Inc.

Exhibit 4.1 DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES OF SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. The authorized capital stock of Sonic Automotive, Inc. (“Sonic,” “we,” “us” or “our”) consists of (i) 100,000,000 shares of Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share; (ii) 30,000,000 shares of Class B Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share; and (iii) 3,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock, par value $0.10 per share. Our Class A Co

Sonic Automotive, Inc. Executive Incentive Compensation Recoupment Policy. (1)

EXHIBIT 97.1 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE COMPENSATION RECOUPMENT POLICY (Adopted July 26, 2023, Effective October 2, 2023) Sonic Automotive, Inc. (the “Company”) has adopted this Executive Incentive Compensation Recoupment Policy (the “Policy”) as a supplement to any other recoupment or clawback policies in effect now or in the future at the Company. To the extent this Policy applie

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-13395 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exa

Investor Presentation | Fourth Quarter 2024 Updated February 12, 2025 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE Exhibit 99.2 NYSE SAH Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Re

Investor Presentation | Fourth Quarter 2024 Updated February 12, 2025 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE Exhibit 99.

Sonic Automotive Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results Fourth Quarter Results Include All-Time Record Quarterly Revenues of $3.9 Billion All-Time Record Annual EchoPark Segment Adjusted EBITDA* The Company Exceeded Its Technician Hir

Exhibit 99.1 Sonic Automotive Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results Fourth Quarter Results Include All-Time Record Quarterly Revenues of $3.9 Billion All-Time Record Annual EchoPark Segment Adjusted EBITDA* The Company Exceeded Its Technician Hiring Goal, Increasing Headcount By 335 Technicians In 2024 CHARLOTTE, N.C. – February 12, 2025 – Sonic Automotive, Inc. (“Sonic Automotive

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 12, 2025 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010790 (Commission

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 5, 2025 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010790 (Commission F

Subsidiary Guaranty Agreement, dated as of December 27, 2024, among the subsidiaries of Sonic Automotive, Inc. named therein, as guarantors, to PNC Bank, National Association, as administrative agent.

Exhibit 10.2 SUBSIDIARY GUARANTY AGREEMENT THIS SUBSIDIARY GUARANTY AGREEMENT (this “Guaranty Agreement”), dated as of December 27, 2024, is made by EACH OF THE UNDERSIGNED AND EACH OTHER PERSON WHO SHALL BECOME A PARTY HERETO BY EXECUTION OF A JOINDER AGREEMENT WHICH IDENTIFIES SUCH PERSON THEREIN AS A “GUARANTOR” (each a “Guarantor” and collectively the “Guarantors”) to PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCI

Form of Promissory Note, dated December 27, 2024, executed by Sonic Automotive, Inc., as borrower, in favor of each of the lenders to the Credit Agreement.

Exhibit 10.3 FORM OF NOTE December 27, 2024 FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned (the “Company”) hereby promises to pay to [LENDER] or its registered assigns (the “Lender”), in accordance with the provisions of the Credit Agreement (as hereinafter defined), the principal amount of each Loan from time to time made by the Lender to the Company under that certain Credit Agreement, dated as of December

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 27, 2024 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010790 (Commission

Credit Agreement, dated as of December 27, 2024, among Sonic Automotive, Inc.; the subsidiaries of Sonic Automotive, Inc. named therein; each lender party thereto; and PNC Bank, National Association, as administrative agent and a lender.

Exhibit 10.1 Published CUSIP Number: 83545FAT1 Term Loan CUSIP Number: 83545FBE3 CREDIT AGREEMENT Dated as of December 27, 2024 among SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC., as the Company PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Administrative Agent, and THE OTHER LENDERS PARTY HERETO and PNC CAPITAL MARKETS LLC and WELLS FARGO SECURITIES, LLC, as Joint Lead Arrangers and Joint Bookrunners TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ARTIC

Investor Presentation | Third Quarter 2024 Updated October 24, 2024 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE NYSE SAH Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 199

Investor Presentation | Third Quarter 2024 Updated October 24, 2024 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE NYSE SAH Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 24, 2024 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010790 (Commission F

Sonic Automotive Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results EchoPark Reports All-Time Record Quarterly Gross Profit, Segment Income, and Adjusted EBITDA*

Exhibit 99.1 Sonic Automotive Reports Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results EchoPark Reports All-Time Record Quarterly Gross Profit, Segment Income, and Adjusted EBITDA* CHARLOTTE, N.C. – October 24, 2024 – Sonic Automotive, Inc. (“Sonic Automotive,” “Sonic,” the “Company,” “we” “us” or “our”) (NYSE:SAH), one of the nation’s largest automotive retailers, today reported financial results for the thi

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2024 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-13395 SONIC A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2024 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-13395 SONIC AUTOMO

Sonic Automotive Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results EchoPark Reported Record Second Quarter Adjusted EBITDA* The CDK Global Software Outage Is Estimated To Have Reduced Second Quarter GAAP Income Before Taxes By Approximately $30.0 Million

Exhibit 99.1 Sonic Automotive Reports Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results EchoPark Reported Record Second Quarter Adjusted EBITDA* The CDK Global Software Outage Is Estimated To Have Reduced Second Quarter GAAP Income Before Taxes By Approximately $30.0 Million, Or $0.64 In GAAP Diluted Earnings Per Share CHARLOTTE, N.C. – August 5, 2024 – Sonic Automotive, Inc. (“Sonic Automotive,” “Sonic,” the

Investor Presentation | Second Quarter 2024 Updated August 5, 2024 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE Exhibit 99.2 NYSE SAH Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Refor

Investor Presentation | Second Quarter 2024 Updated August 5, 2024 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE Exhibit 99.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 5, 2024 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE,

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 5, 2024 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010790 (Commission Fil

8-K/A, 8-K/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A (Amendment No. 1) CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 5, 2024 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-20107

8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 5, 2024 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010790 (Commission File

Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 19, 2024 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010790 (Commission File

Investor Presentation | First Quarter 2024 Updated April 25, 2024 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE NYSE SAH Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Investor Presentation | First Quarter 2024 Updated April 25, 2024 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE NYSE SAH Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 25, 2024 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010790 (Commission Fil

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2024 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-13395 SONIC AUTOM

Sonic Automotive Reports First Quarter Financial Results EchoPark Segment Achieved All-Time Record Quarterly Adjusted EBITDA* in the First Quarter of 2024, Exceeding Previously Stated Target of Breakeven Adjusted EBITDA* in the First Quarter

Exhibit 99.1 Sonic Automotive Reports First Quarter Financial Results EchoPark Segment Achieved All-Time Record Quarterly Adjusted EBITDA* in the First Quarter of 2024, Exceeding Previously Stated Target of Breakeven Adjusted EBITDA* in the First Quarter CHARLOTTE, N.C. – April 25, 2024 – Sonic Automotive, Inc. (“Sonic Automotive,” “Sonic,” the “Company,” "we," "us" or "our") (NYSE:SAH), one of th

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 24, 2024 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010790 (Commission Fil

Fifth Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of March 22, 2024, among Sonic Automotive, Inc.; the subsidiaries of Sonic Automotive, Inc. named therein; each financial institution party thereto; and PNC Bank, National Association, as administrative agent and a lender (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 27, 2024 (File No. 001-13395)).

Exhibit 10.1 Annex A to Fifth Amendment to Credit Agreement Published CUSIP Number: 83545FAT1 Revolving Credit CUSIP Number: 83545FAY0 Term Loan CUSIP Number: 83545FAZ7 CREDIT AGREEMENT Dated as of November 22, 2019 (as amended by the First Amendment, dated March 26, 2020, the Second Amendment, dated June 17, 2021, the Third Amendment, dated October 11, 2021, the Fourth Amendment, dated November 1

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 22, 2024 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010790 (Commission Fil

Sixth Amended and Restated Escrow and Security Agreement, dated as of March 13, 2024, among Sonic Automotive, Inc., the subsidiaries of Sonic Automotive, Inc. named therein and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent for each of the lenders.

Exhibit 10.5 SIXTH AMENDED AND RESTATED ESCROW AND SECURITY AGREEMENT THIS SIXTH AMENDED AND RESTATED ESCROW AND SECURITY AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of March 13, 2024 among SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC., a Delaware corporation (the “Company” and a “Grantor”), EACH OF THE UNDERSIGNED SUBSIDIARIES OF THE COMPANY AND EACH OTHER PERSON WHO SHALL BECOME A PARTY HERETO BY EXECUTIO

Sixth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of March 13, 2024, among Sonic Automotive, Inc.; the subsidiaries of Sonic Automotive, Inc. named therein; each lender a party thereto; and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, revolving swing line lender, new vehicle swing line lender, used vehicle swing line lender, l/c issuer and a lender (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 19, 2024 (File No. 001-13395)).

Exhibit 10.1 EXECUTION VERSION Published CUSIP Numbers DEAL: 83545FBA1 REVOLVER: 83545FBB9 NEW FLOORPLAN: 83545FBC7 USED FLOORPLAN: 83545FBD5 SIXTH AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT Dated as of March 13, 2024 among SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC., CERTAIN OF THE COMPANY’S SUBSIDIARIES, as New Vehicle Borrowers, CERTAIN OF THE COMPANY’S SUBSIDIARIES, as Used Vehicle Borrowers, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as

Sixth Amended and Restated Subsidiary Guaranty Agreement, dated as of March 13, 2024, by the subsidiaries of Sonic Automotive, Inc. named therein, as guarantors, to Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent for each of the lenders.

Exhibit 10.3 SIXTH AMENDED AND RESTATED SUBSIDIARY GUARANTY AGREEMENT THIS SIXTH AMENDED AND RESTATED SUBSIDIARY GUARANTY AGREEMENT (this “Guaranty Agreement”), dated as of March 13, 2024, is made by EACH OF THE UNDERSIGNED AND EACH OTHER PERSON WHO SHALL BECOME A PARTY HERETO BY EXECUTION OF A JOINDER AGREEMENT WHICH IDENTIFIES SUCH PERSON THEREIN AS A “GUARANTOR” (each a “Guarantor” and collecti

Sixth Amended and Restated Securities Pledge Agreement, dated as of March 13, 2024, among Sonic Automotive, Inc., the subsidiaries of Sonic Automotive, Inc. named therein and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent for each of the lenders (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 19, 2024 (File No. 001-13395)).

Exhibit 10.4 SIXTH AMENDED AND RESTATED SECURITIES PLEDGE AGREEMENT THIS SIXTH AMENDED AND RESTATED SECURITIES PLEDGE AGREEMENT (this “Pledge Agreement”) is made and entered into as of March 13, 2024 by SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC., a Delaware corporation (a “Company” and a “Pledgor”), EACH OF THE UNDERSIGNED SUBSIDIARIES OF THE COMPANY AND EACH OTHER PERSON WHO SHALL BECOME A PARTY HERETO BY EXECUTION

Fifth Amended and Restated Company Guaranty Agreement, dated as of March 13, 2024, by Sonic Automotive, Inc. to Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent for each of the lenders (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 19, 2024 (File No. 001-13395)).

Exhibit 10.2 FIFTH AMENDED AND RESTATED COMPANY GUARANTY AGREEMENT THIS FIFTH AMENDED AND RESTATED COMPANY GUARANTY AGREEMENT (this “Guaranty Agreement”), dated as of March 13, 2024, is made by SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (the “Guarantor” or the “Company”) to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., a national banking association organized and existing under the laws of the United States, as administrative agent (in suc

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 13, 2024 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010790 (Commission Fil

Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent for each of the lenders (incorporated by reference to Exhibit

Exhibit 10.6 SIXTH AMENDED AND RESTATED SECURITY AGREEMENT THIS SIXTH AMENDED AND RESTATED SECURITY AGREEMENT (this “Security Agreement”) is made and entered into as of March 13, 2024 by and among SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC., a Delaware corporation (the “Company” and a “Grantor”), EACH OF THE UNDERSIGNED SUBSIDIARIES OF THE COMPANY IDENTIFIED ON THE SIGNATURE PAGES HERETO AS A “SUBSIDIARY GRANTOR” AND

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2023 Annual ReportUNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-13395 SONIC AUT

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☑ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☑ Definitive Proxy State

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☑ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☐ Definitive Proxy State

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-13395 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exa

Description of Securities of Sonic Automotive, Inc.

Exhibit 4.1 DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES OF SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. The authorized capital stock of Sonic Automotive, Inc. (“Sonic,” “we,” “us” or “our”) consists of (i) 100,000,000 shares of Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share; (ii) 30,000,000 shares of Class B Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share; and (iii) 3,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock, par value $0.10 per share. Our Class A Co

Subsidiaries of Sonic Automotive, Inc.

Exhibit 21.1 ENTITY Domestic Foreign ASSUMED NAME AnTrev, LLC NC Arngar, Inc. NC Cadillac of South Charlotte Autobahn, Inc. CA Autobahn Motors Avalon Ford, Inc. DE CA Car Cash of North Carolina, Inc. NC Cornerstone Acceptance Corporation FL NC OH TN TX EP: AM Realty GA, LLC GA EP: EchoPark AL, LLC AL EP: EchoPark Automotive, Inc. DE AL AZ CA CO FL GA ID IL KS KY LA MD MO MT NC NV NY OH OK PA SC TN

Sonic Automotive, Inc. Executive Incentive Compensation Recoupment Policy. (1)

EXHIBIT 97.1 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. EXECUTIVE INCENTIVE COMPENSATION RECOUPMENT POLICY (Adopted July 26, 2023, Effective October 2, 2023) Sonic Automotive, Inc. (the “Company”) has adopted this Executive Incentive Compensation Recoupment Policy (the “Policy”) as a supplement to any other recoupment or clawback policies in effect now or in the future at the Company. To the extent this Policy applie

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 14, 2024 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010790 (Commission

Sonic Automotive Investor Presentation Fourth Quarter 2023 Updated February 14, 2024 2 Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Thes

Sonic Automotive Investor Presentation Fourth Quarter 2023 Updated February 14, 2024 2 Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Sonic Automotive Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results Full Year 2023 Results Include All-Time Record Annual Revenues of $14.4 Billion EchoPark Segment Expected to Achieve Breakeven Adjusted EBITDA* in the First Quarter of 2024

Exhibit 99.1 Sonic Automotive Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results Full Year 2023 Results Include All-Time Record Annual Revenues of $14.4 Billion EchoPark Segment Expected to Achieve Breakeven Adjusted EBITDA* in the First Quarter of 2024 CHARLOTTE, N.C. – February 14, 2024 – Sonic Automotive, Inc. (“Sonic Automotive,” “Sonic,” the “Company,” "we," "us" or "our") (NYSE:SAH), one

SAH / Sonic Automotive, Inc. / VANGUARD GROUP INC - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 tv01951-sonicautomotiveinccl.htm SCHEDULE 13G/A SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 10)* Name of issuer: Sonic Automotive, Inc. Class A Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock CUSIP Number: 83545G102 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 29, 2023 Check the appropriat

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 7, 2024 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010790 (Commission F

SAH / Sonic Automotive, Inc. / DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP - SEC SCHEDULE 13G Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 SEC13GFiling.htm SEC SCHEDULE 13G UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 8 )* Sonic Automotive Inc (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 83545G102 (CUSIP Number) December 29, 2023 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box t

SAH / Sonic Automotive, Inc. / BlackRock Inc. Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 us83545g1022012324.txt us83545g1022012324.txt SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No: 3) SONIC AUTOMOTIVE INC - (Name of Issuer) Class A Common Stock - (Title of Class of Securities) 83545G102 - (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2023 - (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appro

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 26, 2023 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010790 (Commission F

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-13395 SONIC A

Sonic Automotive Investor Presentation Third Quarter 2023 Updated October 26, 2023 Exhibit 99.2 2 Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of

Sonic Automotive Investor Presentation Third Quarter 2023 Updated October 26, 2023 Exhibit 99.

Sonic Automotive Reports Record Third Quarter Revenues Strategic Adjustments to EchoPark Business Drove Improvements in EchoPark Segment Unit Sales Volume and Profitability in the Third Quarter Repurchased 1.7 Million Shares of Class A Common Stock D

Exhibit 99.1 Sonic Automotive Reports Record Third Quarter Revenues Strategic Adjustments to EchoPark Business Drove Improvements in EchoPark Segment Unit Sales Volume and Profitability in the Third Quarter Repurchased 1.7 Million Shares of Class A Common Stock During the Third Quarter CHARLOTTE, N.C. – October 26, 2023 – Sonic Automotive, Inc. (“Sonic Automotive,” “Sonic,” the “Company,” "we," "u

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 3, 2023

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 3, 2023 Registration No.

Calculation of Filing Fee Tables.

Exhibit 107.1 Calculation of Filing Fee Tables S-8 (Form Type) SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Table 1: Newly Registered Securities Security Type Security Class Title Fee Calculation Rule Amount Registered (1) Proposed Maximum Offering Price Per Unit (2) Maximum Aggregate Offering Price (2) Fee Rate Amount of Registration Fee Equity Class A Common Stoc

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A (Amendment No. 1) CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 26, 2023

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A (Amendment No. 1) CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 26, 2023 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010

Material Impairments

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 21, 2023 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010790 (Commission File

Sonic Automotive Reports All-Time Record Quarterly Revenues Previously Announced Strategic Adjustments to EchoPark Business Expected to Enhance Near-Term Performance While Maintaining Long-Term Strategic Plan

Exhibit 99.1 Sonic Automotive Reports All-Time Record Quarterly Revenues Previously Announced Strategic Adjustments to EchoPark Business Expected to Enhance Near-Term Performance While Maintaining Long-Term Strategic Plan CHARLOTTE, N.C. – July 27, 2023 – Sonic Automotive, Inc. (“Sonic Automotive,” “Sonic,” the “Company,” "we," "us" or "our") (NYSE:SAH), one of the nation’s largest automotive reta

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-13395 SONIC AUTOMO

Certificate of Amendment to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Sonic Automotive, Inc., dated May 16, 2023 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.6 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2023 (File No. 001-13395))

Exhibit 3.6 CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OF SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. Sonic Automotive, Inc., a corporation organized and existing under and by virtue of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “Corporation”), does hereby certify: FIRST: The name of the Corporation is Sonic Automotive, Inc. SECOND: This Certificate of Amendment to the

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 27, 2023 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, I

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 27, 2023 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010790 (Commission File

® Sonic Automotive – Investor Presentation Second Quarter 2023 Updated July 27, 2023 2 Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Thes

sah2023q2ex992 ® Sonic Automotive – Investor Presentation Second Quarter 2023 Updated July 27, 2023 2 Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Sonic Automotive Announces EchoPark’s Plans to Address Current Pre-Owned Market Volatility Focus on Key Markets Expected to Enhance Near-Term Performance While Maintaining Long-Term Strategic Plan

Exhibit 99.1 Sonic Automotive Announces EchoPark’s Plans to Address Current Pre-Owned Market Volatility Focus on Key Markets Expected to Enhance Near-Term Performance While Maintaining Long-Term Strategic Plan CHARLOTTE, NC – June 22, 2023 – Sonic Automotive, Inc. (“Sonic” or the “Company”) (NYSE:SAH), a Fortune 500 Company and one of the nation’s largest automotive retailers, today announced the

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Material Impairments, Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 22, 2023 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010790 (Commission File

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 15, 2023 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, IN

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 15, 2023 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010790 (Commission File

Sonic Automotive Reports Record First Quarter Revenues Repurchased 1.6 Million Shares of Class A Common Stock, or Approximately 5% of Total Shares Outstanding as of December 31, 2022

Exhibit 99.1 Sonic Automotive Reports Record First Quarter Revenues Repurchased 1.6 Million Shares of Class A Common Stock, or Approximately 5% of Total Shares Outstanding as of December 31, 2022 CHARLOTTE, N.C. – April 27, 2023 – Sonic Automotive, Inc. (“Sonic Automotive,” “Sonic,” the “Company,” "we," "us" or "our") (NYSE:SAH), one of the nation’s largest automotive retailers, today reported fin

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 27, 2023 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010790 (Commission Fil

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-13395 SONIC AUTOM

® Sonic Automotive – Investor Presentation April 2023 Updated April 27, 2023 Exhibit 99.2 2 Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

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2022 Annual ReportUNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-13395 SONIC AUT

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☑ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☑ Definitive Proxy State

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☑ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☐ Definitive Proxy State

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ☑ Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐ Check the appropriate box: ☑ Preliminary Proxy Statement ☐ Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ☐ Definitive Proxy State

Letter of KPMG LLP, dated March 21, 2023

Exhibit 16.1 KPMG LLP Suite 1000 620 S. Tryon Street Charlotte, North Carolina 28202-1842 March 21, 2023 Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. 20549 Ladies and Gentlemen: We were previously principal accountants for Sonic Automotive, Inc. and, under the date of February 17, 2023, we reported on the consolidated financial statements of Sonic Automotive, Inc. as of and for the years en

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 17, 2023 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE,

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 17, 2023 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010790 (Commission Fil

Subsidiaries of Sonic Automotive, Inc.

Exhibit 21.1 ENTITY Domestic Foreign ASSUMED NAME AnTrev, LLC NC Arngar, Inc. NC Cadillac of South Charlotte Autobahn, Inc. CA Autobahn Motors Avalon Ford, Inc. DE CA Car Cash of North Carolina, Inc. NC Cornerstone Acceptance Corporation FL NC OH TN TX EP: AM Realty GA, LLC GA EP: EchoPark AL, LLC AL EP: EchoPark Automotive, Inc. DE AL AZ CA CO FL GA ID IL KS KY LA MD MO MT NC NV NY OH OK PA SC TN

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-13395 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exa

Sonic Automotive Reports All-Time Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year Revenues Repurchased 5.6 Million Shares of Class A Common Stock During 2022, or 14% of Total Shares Outstanding as of December 31, 2021 Announces Acquisition of 13 Powersports Loca

Exhibit 99.1 Sonic Automotive Reports All-Time Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year Revenues Repurchased 5.6 Million Shares of Class A Common Stock During 2022, or 14% of Total Shares Outstanding as of December 31, 2021 Announces Acquisition of 13 Powersports Locations, Further Diversifying Retail Portfolio CHARLOTTE, N.C. – February 15, 2023 – Sonic Automotive, Inc. (“Sonic Automotive,” “Sonic,” t

® Sonic Automotive – Investor Presentation February 2023 Updated February 15, 2023 2 Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These

® Sonic Automotive – Investor Presentation February 2023 Updated February 15, 2023 2 Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 15, 2023 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010790 (Commission

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 8, 2023 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010790 (Commission F

SAH / Sonic Automotive Inc / DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP - SEC SCHEDULE 13G Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 SEC13GFiling.htm SEC SCHEDULE 13G UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 7 )* Sonic Automotive Inc (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 83545G102 (CUSIP Number) December 30, 2022 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box t

SAH / Sonic Automotive Inc / VANGUARD GROUP INC - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 9)* Name of issuer: Sonic Automotive Inc. Class A Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock CUSIP Number: 83545G102 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 30, 2022 Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule i

JOINT FILING AGREEMENT

Exhibit 99.1 JOINT FILING AGREEMENT The undersigned acknowledge and agree that the foregoing statement on Schedule 13D is filed on behalf of each of the undersigned and that all subsequent amendments to this statement on Schedule 13D shall be filed on behalf of each of the undersigned without the necessity of filing additional joint filing agreements. The undersigned acknowledge that each shall be

SAH / Sonic Automotive Inc / SONIC FINANCIAL CORP - SCHEDULE 13D/A Activist Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13D/A Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 4)* Sonic Automotive, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (Title of Class of Securities) 83545G 10 2 (CUSIP Number) James N. Greene, III Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP 620 South Tryon Street, Suite 800 Charlotte, North C

SAH / Sonic Automotive Inc / BlackRock Inc. Passive Investment

SC 13G/A 1 us83545g1022012323.txt us83545g1022012323.txt SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No: 2) SONIC AUTOMOTIVE INC - (Name of Issuer) Class A Common Stock - (Title of Class of Securities) 83545G102 - (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2022 - (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appro

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 17, 2022 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010790 (Commission

Fourth Amendment to Credit Agreement and Lender Joinder, dated as of November 17, 2022, among Sonic Automotive, Inc.; the subsidiaries of Sonic Automotive, Inc. named therein; each financial institution party thereto; and PNC Bank, National Association, as administrative agent and a lender (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed November 23, 2022 (File No. 001-13395)).

Exhibit 10.1 FOURTH AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT AND LENDER JOINDER THIS FOURTH AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT AND LENDER JOINDER (the “Amendment”), dated as of November 17, 2022, is made by SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), each of the Lenders (as defined in the Credit Agreement), including the New Lenders (as defined herein), each of the Subsidiary Guarantors (as de

Amended and Restated Subsidiary Guaranty Agreement, dated as of November 17, 2022, by the subsidiaries of Sonic Automotive, Inc. named therein, as guarantors, to PNC Bank, National Association, as administrative agent for each of the lenders (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed November 23, 2022 (File No. 001-13395)).

Exhibit 10.2 AMENDED AND RESTATED SUBSIDIARY GUARANTY AGREEMENT THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED SUBSIDIARY GUARANTY AGREEMENT (this “Guaranty Agreement”), dated as of November 17, 2022, is made by EACH OF THE UNDERSIGNED AND EACH OTHER PERSON WHO SHALL BECOME A PARTY HERETO BY EXECUTION OF A JOINDER AGREEMENT WHICH IDENTIFIES SUCH PERSON THEREIN AS A “GUARANTOR” (each a “Guarantor” and collectively the

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q/A (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2022 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-13395 SONIC AUT

Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Stock Incentive Plan Restricted Unit Award Agreement for Retention Grant, dated February 9, 2022, between Sonic Automotive, Inc. and Heath R. Byrd. (1)

Exhibit 10.1 DRAFT SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. 2012 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AGREEMENT FOR RETENTION GRANT This Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (the “Restricted Stock Unit Agreement”) is entered into as of February 9, 2022 (the “Grant Date”) between SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and HEATH R. BYRD (the “Participant”). WHEREAS, the Company has establish

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 26, 2022 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 26, 2022 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010790 (Commission F

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2022 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-13395 SONIC A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q/A (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2022 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-13395 SONIC AUTO

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 27, 2022 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010790 (Commission F

Sonic Automotive Reports Record Third Quarter Results Record Third Quarter Revenues and Gross Profit Drove Record Third Quarter Net Income During the Third Quarter, Sonic Repurchased 3.1 Million Shares of its Class A Common Stock, or 8% of Total Shar

Exhibit 99.1 Sonic Automotive Reports Record Third Quarter Results Record Third Quarter Revenues and Gross Profit Drove Record Third Quarter Net Income During the Third Quarter, Sonic Repurchased 3.1 Million Shares of its Class A Common Stock, or 8% of Total Shares Outstanding Year-to-Date, Sonic Repurchased 5.2 Million Shares of its Class A Common Stock, or 13% of Total Shares Outstanding CHARLOT

® Sonic Automotive – Investor Presentation October 2022 Updated October 27, 2022 Exhibit 99.2 2 Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1

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Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 7, 2022 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010790 (Commission Fi

Amendment No. 2 to Fifth Amended, Restated and Consolidated Credit Agreement, dated as of October 7, 2022, among Sonic Automotive, Inc.; the subsidiaries of Sonic Automotive, Inc. named therein; each lender a party thereto; and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, revolving swing line lender, new vehicle swing line lender, used vehicle swing line lender and an l/c issuer (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 13, 2022 (File No. 001-13395)).

Exhibit 10.1 AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO FIFTH AMENDED, RESTATED AND CONSOLIDATED CREDIT AGREEMENT This AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO FIFTH AMENDED, RESTATED AND CONSOLIDATED CREDIT AGREEMENT (this ?Amendment?) dated as of October 7, 2022 is made by and among SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC., a Delaware corporation (the ?Company?), certain Subsidiaries of the Company party hereto as New Vehicle Borrowers (each a ?New Vehicle B

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 27, 2022 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010790 (Commission File

Sonic Automotive Reports Second Quarter Financial Results All-Time Record Quarterly Revenues and Gross Profit Board of Directors Increases Share Repurchase Authorization by $500 Million for Total Availability of $633 Million

Exhibit 99.1 Sonic Automotive Reports Second Quarter Financial Results All-Time Record Quarterly Revenues and Gross Profit Board of Directors Increases Share Repurchase Authorization by $500 Million for Total Availability of $633 Million CHARLOTTE, N.C. ? July 28, 2022 ? Sonic Automotive, Inc. (?Sonic Automotive,? ?Sonic? or the ?Company?) (NYSE:SAH), one of the nation?s largest automotive retaile

® Sonic Automotive – Investor Presentation July 2022 Updated July 28, 2022 2 Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statemen

? Sonic Automotive ? Investor Presentation July 2022 Updated July 28, 2022 2 Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains ?forward-looking statements? within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2022 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-13395 SONIC AUTOMO

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 28, 2022 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010790 (Commission File

Regulation FD Disclosure

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 22, 2022 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010790 (Commission File

Sonic Automotive Reports Record First Quarter Financial Results Record First Quarter Revenues and EPS Driven by Strong Demand and Benefits from Strategic Acquisitions 13th Consecutive Quarter of Year-Over-Year EPS Growth

Exhibit 99.1 Sonic Automotive Reports Record First Quarter Financial Results Record First Quarter Revenues and EPS Driven by Strong Demand and Benefits from Strategic Acquisitions 13th Consecutive Quarter of Year-Over-Year EPS Growth CHARLOTTE, N.C. ? April 28, 2022 ? Sonic Automotive, Inc. (?Sonic Automotive,? ?Sonic? or the ?Company?) (NYSE:SAH), one of the nation?s largest automotive retailers,

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 27, 2022 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010790 (Commission Fil

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 28, 2022 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010790 (Commission Fil

® Sonic Automotive – Investor Presentation April 2022 Updated April 28, 2022 2 Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statem

? Sonic Automotive ? Investor Presentation April 2022 Updated April 28, 2022 2 Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains ?forward-looking statements? within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Stock Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement for Retention Grant, dated February 9, 2022, between Sonic Automotive, Inc. and Heath R. Byrd (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 (File No. 001-13395)). (1)

Exhibit 10.1 DRAFT SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. 2012 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AGREEMENT FOR RETENTION GRANT This Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (the ?Restricted Stock Unit Agreement?) is entered into as of February 9, 2022 (the ?Grant Date?) between SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC., a Delaware corporation (the ?Company?), and HEATH R. BYRD (the ?Participant?). WHEREAS, the Company has establish

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2022 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-13395 SONIC AUTOM

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ? Definitive Proxy State

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ? Definitive Proxy State

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ? ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 or ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-13395 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exa

First Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of March 26, 2020, among Sonic Automotive, Inc.; each lender a party thereto; and PNC Bank, National Association, as administrative agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 (File No. 001-13395)).

Exhibit 10.10 FIRST AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT (the "Amendment"), dated as of March 26, 2020 (the "First Amendment Effective Date"), is made by SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), each of the Lenders (as defined in the Credit Agreement), and PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Administrative Agent for the Lenders (in such capac

Subsidiaries of Sonic Automotive, Inc.

Exhibit 21.1 ENTITY Domestic Foreign ASSUMED NAME AnTrev, LLC NC Arngar, Inc. NC Cadillac of South Charlotte Autobahn, Inc. CA Autobahn Motors Avalon Ford, Inc. DE CA Car Cash of North Carolina, Inc. NC Cornerstone Acceptance Corporation FL NC OH TN TX EP: AM Realty GA, LLC GA EP: EchoPark AL, LLC AL EP: EchoPark Automotive, Inc. DE AL AZ CA CO FL GA KS KY MD MO NC NV NY SC TN TX UT VA LA OK OH Ec

Second Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of June 17, 2021, among Sonic Automotive, Inc.; each lender a party thereto; and PNC Bank, National Association, as administrative agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 (File No. 001-13395)).

Exhibit 10.11 SECOND AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT THIS SECOND AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT (the "Amendment"), dated as of June 17, 2021 (the "Second Amendment Effective Date"), is made by SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), each of the Lenders (as defined in the Credit Agreement), each of the Subsidiary Guarantors (as defined in the Credit Agreement), and PNC BANK, NA

SAH / Sonic Automotive Inc / WESTWOOD HOLDINGS GROUP INC - SC 13G Passive Investment

SC 13G 1 sonicautomotiveinc13g.htm SC 13G UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. ) Sonic Automotive, Inc. (Name of Issuer) Common stock (Title of Class of Securities) 83545G102 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2021 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to de

RFJ AUTO PARTNERS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES TABLE OF CONTENTS SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 AND 2020 Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets 1 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations 2 Condensed Consoli

Exhibit 99.2 RFJ Auto Partners, Inc. and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 and 2020 Exhibit 99.2 RFJ AUTO PARTNERS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES TABLE OF CONTENTS SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 AND 2020 Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets 1 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations 2 Condensed Consol

and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, and for each of the years in the two year period ended December 31, 2020.

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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Exhibit 99.3 UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements (referred to as the ?pro forma financial statements?) presented below are derived from the historical consolidated financial statements of Sonic Automotive, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, the ?Company? or ?Sonic?), and RFJ Auto Partners, Inc. (collectiv

Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K/A (Amendment No. 1) CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 6, 2021 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2

Sonic Automotive Reports All-Time Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year Revenues and Earnings Per Share Completes RFJ Auto Acquisition, Expected to Add $3.2 Billion in 2022 Revenues Raises Quarterly Cash Dividend By 108%

Exhibit 99.1 Sonic Automotive Reports All-Time Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year Revenues and Earnings Per Share Completes RFJ Auto Acquisition, Expected to Add $3.2 Billion in 2022 Revenues Raises Quarterly Cash Dividend By 108% CHARLOTTE, N.C. ? February 16, 2022 ? Sonic Automotive, Inc. (?Sonic Automotive,? ?Sonic? or the ?Company?) (NYSE:SAH), one of the nation?s largest automotive retailers

® Sonic Automotive – Investor Presentation February 2022 Updated February 16, 2022 2 Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These

? Sonic Automotive ? Investor Presentation February 2022 Updated February 16, 2022 2 Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains ?forward-looking statements? within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 16, 2022 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010790 (Commission

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 9, 2022 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010790 (Commission F

SAH / Sonic Automotive Inc / VANGUARD GROUP INC - SCHEDULE 13G/A Passive Investment

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 8)* Name of issuer: Sonic Automotive Inc. Class A Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock CUSIP Number: 83545G102 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 31, 2021 Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule i

SAH / Sonic Automotive Inc / DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP - SEC SCHEDULE 13G Passive Investment

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 6 )* Sonic Automotive Inc (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 83545G102 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2021 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this S

SAH / Sonic Automotive Inc / BlackRock Inc. Passive Investment

us83545g1022012722.txt SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No: 1) SONIC AUTOMOTIVE INC - (Name of Issuer) Class A Common Stock - (Title of Class of Securities) 83545G102 - (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2021 - (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule p

SAH / Sonic Automotive Inc / BlackRock Inc. Passive Investment

SC 13G 1 us83545g1022012522.txt us83545g1022012522.txt SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No: ) SONIC AUTOMOTIVE INC - (Name of Issuer) Class A Common Stock - (Title of Class of Securities) 83545G102 - (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2021 - (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropri

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Completion of Acquisition or Disposition of Assets

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 6, 2021 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010790 (Commission F

Sonic Automotive Announces Completion of RFJ Auto Partners Acquisition

Exhibit 99.1 Sonic Automotive Announces Completion of RFJ Auto Partners Acquisition Acquisition of Top-15 U.S. Dealer Group Expected to Add $3.2 Billion in Annualized Revenues CHARLOTTE, N.C. ? December 7, 2021 ? Sonic Automotive, Inc. (?Sonic Automotive? or ?Sonic? or the ?Company?) (NYSE:SAH), a Fortune 500 Company and one of the nation?s largest automotive retailers, today announced the closing

Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 28, 2021 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010790 (Commission F

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2021 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-13395 SONIC A

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 28, 2021 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010790 (Commission F

Sonic Automotive Reports Record Third Quarter Revenues and Earnings Per Share Fifth Consecutive Quarter of Record EchoPark Revenues, Up 72% Year-Over-Year Pending Acquisition of RFJ Auto Expected to Add $3.2 Billion in Annualized Revenues Recently Am

Exhibit 99.1 Sonic Automotive Reports Record Third Quarter Revenues and Earnings Per Share Fifth Consecutive Quarter of Record EchoPark Revenues, Up 72% Year-Over-Year Pending Acquisition of RFJ Auto Expected to Add $3.2 Billion in Annualized Revenues Recently Amended Credit Facilities and Senior Notes Issuance Extend Runway for Further Growth CHARLOTTE, N.C. ? October 28, 2021 ? Sonic Automotive,

® Sonic Automotive – Investor Presentation October 2021 Updated October 28, 2021 2 Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These st

? Sonic Automotive ? Investor Presentation October 2021 Updated October 28, 2021 2 Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains ?forward-looking statements? within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Indenture, dated as of October 27, 2021, by and among Sonic Automotive, Inc., the guarantors named therein and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 27, 2021 (File No.

Exhibit 4.3 Execution Version SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (a Delaware corporation) as Issuer the Guarantors party hereto, and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee INDENTURE Dated as of October 27, 2021 4.875% Senior Notes due 2031 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE PARTIES 1 RECITALS 1 ARTICLE ONE DEFINITIONS AND OTHER PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION 1 Section 101. Definitions 1 ?4.625% Securities? 2 ?Acqu

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 27, 2021 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010790 (Commission F

Indenture, dated as of October 27, 2021, by and among Sonic Automotive, Inc., the guarantors named therein and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 27, 2021 (File No.

Exhibit 4.1 Execution Version SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (a Delaware corporation) as Issuer the Guarantors party hereto, and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee INDENTURE Dated as of October 27, 2021 4.625% Senior Notes due 2029 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE PARTIES 1 RECITALS 1 ARTICLE ONE DEFINITIONS AND OTHER PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICATION 1 Section 101. Definitions ?4.875% Securities? 2 ?Acquir

Sonic Automotive Announces Closing of $1.15 Billion of Senior Notes in a Private Offering

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release Sonic Automotive Announces Closing of $1.15 Billion of Senior Notes in a Private Offering CHARLOTTE, N.C. ? October 27, 2021 ? Sonic Automotive, Inc. (?Sonic Automotive? or the ?Company?) (NYSE: SAH), a Fortune 500 Company and one of the nation?s largest automotive retailers, today announced the closing of its private offering of $1,150,000,000 aggregate principal amount

Sonic Automotive Announces Pricing of $1.15 Billion of Senior Notes in a Private Offering

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release Sonic Automotive Announces Pricing of $1.15 Billion of Senior Notes in a Private Offering CHARLOTTE, N.C. ? October 15, 2021 ? Sonic Automotive, Inc. (?Sonic Automotive? or the ?Company?) (NYSE: SAH), a Fortune 500 Company and one of the nation?s largest automotive retailers, today announced the pricing of its private offering of $1,150,000,000 aggregate principal amount

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 15, 2021 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010790 (Commission F

Sonic Automotive Announces Offering of Senior Notes

Exhibit 99.4 Press Release Sonic Automotive Announces Offering of Senior Notes CHARLOTTE, N.C. ? October 13, 2021 ? Sonic Automotive, Inc. (?Sonic Automotive,? ?Sonic? or the ?Company?) (NYSE: SAH), a Fortune 500 Company and one of the nation?s largest automotive retailers, today announced a proposed private offering of $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of its Senior Notes due 2029 and Senio

RFJ Auto Partners, Inc. and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements June 30, 2021 and 2020

Exhibit 99.3 RFJ Auto Partners, Inc. and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) June 30, 2021 and 2020 RFJ AUTO PARTNERS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES TABLE OF CONTENTS JUNE 30, 2021 AND 2020 Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets 1 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations 2 Condensed Consolidated Statements of St

RFJ Auto Partners, Inc. and Subsidiaries Consolidated Financial Statements December 31, 2020 and 2019

Exhibit 99.2 RFJ Auto Partners, Inc. and Subsidiaries Consolidated Financial Statements December 31, 2020 and 2019 RFJ AUTO PARTNERS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES TABLE OF CONTENTS DECEMBER 31, 2020 AND 2019 Independent Auditors? Report 1-2 Consolidated Financial Statements Consolidated Balance Sheets 3 Consolidated Statements of Operations 4 Consolidated Statements of Stockholders? Equity 5 Consolidated

Third Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of October 11, 2021, among Sonic Automotive, Inc.; each lender a party thereto; and PNC Bank, National Association, as administrative agent.

Exhibit 10.2 Execution Version THIRD AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT THIS THIRD AMENDMENT TO CREDIT AGREEMENT (the ?Amendment?), dated as of October 11, 2021 (the ?Third Amendment Effective Date?), is made by SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC., a Delaware corporation (the ?Company?), each of the Lenders (as defined in the Credit Agreement), each of the Subsidiary Guarantors (as defined in the Credit Agreement),

Amendment No. 1 to Fifth Amended, Restated and Consolidated Credit Agreement, dated as of October 8, 2021, among Sonic Automotive, Inc.; the subsidiaries of Sonic Automotive, Inc. named therein; each lender a party thereto; and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, revolving swing line lender, new vehicle swing line lender, used vehicle swing line lender and an l/c issuer.

Exhibit 10.1 EXECUTION VERSION AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FIFTH AMENDED, RESTATED AND CONSOLIDATED CREDIT AGREEMENT This AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FIFTH AMENDED, RESTATED AND CONSOLIDATED CREDIT AGREEMENT (this ?Amendment?) dated as of October 8, 2021 is made by and among SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC., a Delaware corporation (the ?Company?), certain Subsidiaries of the Company party hereto as New Vehicle Borrowers (eac

EXCERPTS FROM PRELIMINARY OFFERING MEMORANDUM, DATED OCTOBER 13, 2021 CAUTIONARY NOTICE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

EX-99.1 4 d882798dex991.htm EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 EXCERPTS FROM PRELIMINARY OFFERING MEMORANDUM, DATED OCTOBER 13, 2021 CAUTIONARY NOTICE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This offering memorandum contains numerous “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). These for

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 8, 2021 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010790 (Commission Fi

Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 1, 2021 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010790 (Commission Fi

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 17, 2021 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010790 (Commission

Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of September 17, 2021, by and among Sonic Automotive, Inc., RFJMS, Inc., RFJ Auto Partners, Inc. and The Resolute Fund III, L.P., as the equityholder representative.*

Exhibit 2.1 AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER by and among SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC., RFJMS, INC., RFJ AUTO PARTNERS, INC. and THE RESOLUTE FUND III, L.P. AS COMPANY EQUITYHOLDER REPRESENTATIVE Dated as of September 17, 2021 Table of Contents Page ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS 2 1.1 Definitions 2 1.2 Interpretation 24 ARTICLE 2 THE MERGER 25 2.1 The Merger 25 2.2 Closing 25 2.3 Effective Time 26 2.4 Certificate o

Sonic Automotive Adds $3.2 Billion in Annualized Revenues with Acquisition of RFJ Auto Partners, a Top-15 U.S. Dealer Group Acquisition Represents One of the Largest Transactions in Automotive Retail History and is Expected to Propel Sonic Automotive

Exhibit 99.1 Sonic Automotive Adds $3.2 Billion in Annualized Revenues with Acquisition of RFJ Auto Partners, a Top-15 U.S. Dealer Group Acquisition Represents One of the Largest Transactions in Automotive Retail History and is Expected to Propel Sonic Automotive into the Top-Five Largest Dealer Groups in the U.S. CHARLOTTE, N.C. ? September 22, 2021 ? Sonic Automotive, Inc. (?Sonic Automotive? or

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 29, 2021 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010790 (Commission File

® Sonic Automotive – Investor Presentation July 2021 Updated July 29, 2021 Exhibit 99.2 2 Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. T

? Sonic Automotive ? Investor Presentation July 2021 Updated July 29, 2021 Exhibit 99.

Sonic Automotive Reports All-Time Record Quarterly Revenues and Earnings Per Share Record Second Quarter Results Driven By Strong Franchised Dealership Performance Across All Business Lines Fourth Consecutive Quarter of Record EchoPark Revenues and R

Exhibit 99.1 Sonic Automotive Reports All-Time Record Quarterly Revenues and Earnings Per Share Record Second Quarter Results Driven By Strong Franchised Dealership Performance Across All Business Lines Fourth Consecutive Quarter of Record EchoPark Revenues and Retail Unit Sales Volume EchoPark Announces Plans To Achieve 2 Million Vehicle Sales Annually At Maturity Board Announces Review of Strate

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2021 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-13395 SONIC AUTOMO

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 8, 2021

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 8, 2021 Registration No.

Certificate of Amendment to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Sonic Automotive, Inc., dated May 3, 2021.

Exhibit 4.4 CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OF SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. Sonic Automotive, Inc., a corporation organized and existing under and by virtue of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the ?Corporation?), does hereby certify: FIRST: The name of the Corporation is Sonic Automotive, Inc. SECOND: This Certificate of Amendment to the

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 28, 2021 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010790 (Commission Fil

SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. 2012 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN AMENDED AND RESTATED AS OF FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Exhibit 10.1 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. 2012 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN AMENDED AND RESTATED AS OF FEBRUARY 10, 2021 ARTICLE 1. PURPOSE AND EFFECTIVE DATES 1.1 Purposes of the Plan. Sonic Automotive, Inc. (the ?Company?) has established this Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Stock Incentive Plan (the ?Plan?) to promote the interests of the Company and its stockholders. The purposes of the Plan are to provide key

Sonic Automotive Reports Record First Quarter Revenues and Earnings Per Share First Quarter Results Reflect All-Time Record EchoPark Revenues and Retail Unit Sales Volume and Strong Franchised Dealership Performance

Exhibit 99.1 Sonic Automotive Reports Record First Quarter Revenues and Earnings Per Share First Quarter Results Reflect All-Time Record EchoPark Revenues and Retail Unit Sales Volume and Strong Franchised Dealership Performance CHARLOTTE, N.C. ? April 29, 2021 ? Sonic Automotive, Inc. (?Sonic? or the ?Company?) (NYSE:SAH), one of the nation?s largest automotive retailers, today reported financial

® Sonic Automotive – Investor Presentation April 2021 Updated April 29, 2021 Exhibit 99.2 2 Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

? Sonic Automotive ? Investor Presentation April 2021 Updated April 29, 2021 Exhibit 99.

Quarterly Report - 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ? QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2021 OR ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-13395 SONIC AUTOM

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 29, 2021 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010790 (Commission Fil

Fifth Amended and Restated Escrow and Security Agreement, dated as of April 14, 2021, among Sonic Automotive, Inc., the subsidiaries of Sonic Automotive, Inc. named therein and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent for each of the lenders.

Exhibit 10.6 EXECUTION VERSION FIFTH AMENDED AND RESTATED ESCROW AND SECURITY AGREEMENT THIS FIFTH AMENDED AND RESTATED ESCROW AND SECURITY AGREEMENT (this ?Agreement?) is made and entered into as of April 14, 2021 among SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC., a Delaware corporation (the ?Company? and a ?Grantor?), EACH OF THE UNDERSIGNED SUBSIDIARIES OF THE COMPANY AND EACH OTHER PERSON WHO SHALL BECOME A PARTY

Fifth Amended and Restated Securities Pledge Agreement, dated as of April 14, 2021, among Sonic Automotive, Inc., the subsidiaries of Sonic Automotive, Inc. named therein and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent for the lenders. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed April 20, 2021 (File No. 001-13395)).

Exhibit 10.5 EXECUTION VERSION FIFTH AMENDED AND RESTATED SECURITIES PLEDGE AGREEMENT THIS FIFTH AMENDED AND RESTATED SECURITIES PLEDGE AGREEMENT (this ?Pledge Agreement?) is made and entered into as of April 14, 2021 by SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC., a Delaware corporation (a ?Company? and a ?Pledgor?), EACH OF THE UNDERSIGNED SUBSIDIARIES OF THE COMPANY AND EACH OTHER PERSON WHO SHALL BECOME A PARTY HE

Form of Promissory Note, dated April 14, 2021, executed by Sonic Automotive, Inc., as borrower, in favor of each of the lenders to the Fifth Amended, Restated and Consolidated Credit Agreement. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed April 20, 2021 (File No. 001-13395)).

Exhibit 10.2 FORM OF NOTE Date:, 20 FOR VALUE RECEIVED, each of the undersigned (each a ?Borrower? and collectively the ?Borrowers?) hereby promises, jointly and severally, to pay to or registered assigns (the ?Lender?), in accordance with the provisions of the Credit Agreement (as hereinafter defined), the principal amount of each Revolving Loan from time to time made by the Lender to the Company

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 14, 2021 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010790 (Commission Fil

Fifth Amended and Restated Security Agreement, dated as of April 14, 2021, among Sonic Automotive, Inc., the subsidiaries of Sonic Automotive, Inc. named therein and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent for each of the lenders. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed April 20, 2021 (File No. 001-13395)).

Exhibit 10.7 EXECUTION VERSION FIFTH AMENDED AND RESTATED SECURITY AGREEMENT THIS FIFTH AMENDED AND RESTATED SECURITY AGREEMENT (this ?Security Agreement?) is made and entered into as of April 14, 2021 by and among SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC., a Delaware corporation (the ?Company? and a ?Grantor?), EACH OF THE UNDERSIGNED SUBSIDIARIES OF THE COMPANY IDENTIFIED ON THE SIGNATURE PAGES HERETO AS A ?SUBSID

Fifth Amended, Restated and Consolidated Subsidiary Guaranty Agreement, dated as of April 14, 2021, by the subsidiaries of Sonic Automotive, Inc. named therein, as guarantors, to Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent for each of the lenders. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed April 20, 2021 (File No. 001-13395)).

Exhibit 10.4 EXECUTION VERSION FIFTH AMENDED, RESTATED AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARY GUARANTY AGREEMENT THIS FIFTH AMENDED, RESTATED AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARY GUARANTY AGREEMENT (this ?Guaranty Agreement?), dated as of April 14, 2021, is made by EACH OF THE UNDERSIGNED AND EACH OTHER PERSON WHO SHALL BECOME A PARTY HERETO BY EXECUTION OF A JOINDER AGREEMENT WHICH IDENTIFIES SUCH PERSON THEREIN AS

Fourth Amended and Restated Company Guaranty Agreement, dated as of April 14, 2021, by Sonic Automotive, Inc. to Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent for each of the lenders. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed April 20, 2021 (File No. 001-13395)).

Exhibit 10.3 EXECUTION VERSION FOURTH AMENDED AND RESTATED COMPANY GUARANTY AGREEMENT THIS FOURTH AMENDED AND RESTATED COMPANY GUARANTY AGREEMENT (this ?Guaranty Agreement?), dated as of April 14, 2021, is made by SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (the ?Guarantor? or the ?Company?) to BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., a national banking association organized and existing under the laws of the United States, as administ

Fifth Amended, Restated and Consolidated Credit Agreement, dated as of April 14, 2021, among Sonic Automotive, Inc.; the subsidiaries of Sonic Automotive, Inc. named therein; each lender a party thereto; Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, revolving swing line lender, new vehicle swing line lender, used vehicle swing line lender and an l/c issuer. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed April 20, 2021 (File No. 001-13395)).

Exhibit 10.1 EXECUTION VERSION Published CUSIP Numbers DEAL: 83545FAV6 REVOLVER: 83545FAW4 FLOORPLAN: 83545FAX2 FIFTH AMENDED, RESTATED AND CONSOLIDATED CREDIT AGREEMENT among SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC., CERTAIN OF THE COMPANY?S SUBSIDIARIES, as New Vehicle Borrowers, CERTAIN OF THE COMPANY?S SUBSIDIARIES, as Used Vehicle Borrowers, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Revolving Swing Line

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ? Definitive Proxy State

- DEF 14A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant ? Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ? Check the appropriate box: ? Preliminary Proxy Statement ? Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) ? Definitive Proxy State

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 14A Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Filed by the Registrant Filed by a Party other than the Registrant Check the appropriate box: Preliminary Proxy Statement Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) Definitive Proxy Statement Defin

Description of Securities of Sonic Automotive, Inc.

Exhibit 4.1 DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES OF SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. The authorized capital stock of Sonic Automotive, Inc. (?Sonic,? ?we,? ?us? or ?our?) consists of (i) 100,000,000 shares of Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share; (ii) 30,000,000 shares of Class B Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share; and (iii) 3,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock, par value $0.10 per share. Our Class A Co

Subsidiaries of Sonic Automotive, Inc.

Exhibit 21.1 ENTITY Domestic Foreign ASSUMED NAME AnTrev, LLC NC Arngar, Inc. NC Cadillac of South Charlotte Autobahn, Inc. CA Autobahn Motors Avalon Ford, Inc. DE CA Cornerstone Acceptance Corporation FL NC OH TN TX ECHOPARK: Car Cash of North Carolina, Inc. NC ECHOPARK: AM Realty GA, LLC GA ECHOPARK: EchoPark AL, LLC AL ECHOPARK: Echopark Automotive, Inc. DE CO FL EchoPark NC ECHOPARK: EchoPark

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Sonic Automotive, Inc., dated August 7, 1997 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 (File No. 001-13395)).

Exhibit 3.1 AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OF SONIC AUTO WORLD, INC. Sonic Auto World, Inc., a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware, hereby certifies as follows: 1.The name of the corporation is Sonic Auto World, Inc. The date of filing of its original Certificate of Incorporation with the Secretary of State was January 30, 1997. 2.This Amen

Annual Report - 10-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ? ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 or ? TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-13395 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exa

Subsidiary Guarantors of Registered Securities.

Exhibit 22.1 Subsidiary Guarantors of Registered Securities The following entities are subsidiaries of Sonic Automotive, Inc. (the ?Issuer?) and are guarantors of the Issuer?s 6.125% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2027: AM Realty GA, LLC AnTrev, LLC Arngar, Inc. Autobahn, Inc. EchoPark Automotive, Inc. EchoPark AZ, LLC EchoPark CA, LLC EchoPark FL, LLC EchoPark GA, LLC EchoPark NC, LLC EchoPark Rea

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 17, 2021 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010790 (Commission

Sonic Automotive – Investor Presentation February 2021 Updated February 17, 2021 Exhibit 99.2 2 Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1

Sonic Automotive ? Investor Presentation February 2021 Updated February 17, 2021 Exhibit 99.

Sonic Automotive Reports All-Time Record Quarterly Revenues and Pre-Tax Earnings Record Fourth Quarter Results Reflect Strong Performance and Improved Cost Structure

Exhibit 99.1 Sonic Automotive Reports All-Time Record Quarterly Revenues and Pre-Tax Earnings Record Fourth Quarter Results Reflect Strong Performance and Improved Cost Structure CHARLOTTE, N.C. – February 17, 2021 – Sonic Automotive, Inc. (“Sonic” or the “Company”) (NYSE:SAH), one of the nation’s largest automotive retailers, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year e

Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Other Events

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 10, 2021 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010790 (Commission

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 10, 2021 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010790 (Commission

SCHEDULE 13G

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 5 )* Sonic Automotive Inc (Name of Issuer) Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 83545G102 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2020 (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this S

Amended and Restated Bylaws of Sonic Automotive, Inc., dated February 10, 2021 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 12, 2021 (File No. 001-13395)).

Exhibit 3.1 AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS OF SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Amended as of February 10, 2021) TABLE OF CONTENTS ARTICLE 1 ? REGISTERED AND OTHER OFFICES 1 SECTION 1.01. REGISTERED OFFICE 1 SECTION 1.02. OTHER OFFICES 1 ARTICLE 2 ? MEETINGS OF STOCKHOLDERS 1 SECTION 2.01. ANNUAL MEETINGS 1 SECTION 2.02. SPECIAL MEETINGS 1 SECTION 2.03. NOTICE OF MEETINGS 2 SECTION 2.04. STOCKHOLDER LIST 2 SEC

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 7)*

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Schedule 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No.: 7)* Name of issuer: Sonic Automotive Inc. Class A Title of Class of Securities: Common Stock CUSIP Number: 83545G102 Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement: December 31, 2020 Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule i

SC 13G/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No. 7) SONIC AUTOMOTIVE INC (Name of Issuer) Class A Common Stock (Title of Class of Securities) 83545G102 (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2020 (Date of Event which Requires Filing of This Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which

SC 13G/A

us83545g1022012621.txt SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 SCHEDULE 13G Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Amendment No: 12) SONIC AUTOMOTIVE INC - (Name of Issuer) Class A Common Stock - (Title of Class of Securities) 83545G102 - (CUSIP Number) December 31, 2020 - (Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement) Check the appropriate box to designate the rule

Amendment No. 3 to Third Amended and Restated Syndicated New and Used Vehicle Floorplan Credit Agreement and Modification to Loan Documents, dated as of September 17, 2020, among Sonic Automotive, Inc.; the subsidiaries of Sonic Automotive, Inc. named therein; each lender a party thereto; Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, new vehicle swing line lender and used vehicle swing line lender; and Bank of America, N.A., as revolving administrative agent.

Exhibit 10.4 EXECUTION VERSION AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED SYNDICATED NEW AND USED VEHICLE FLOORPLAN CREDIT AGREEMENT AND MODIFICATION TO LOAN DOCUMENTS This AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED SYNDICATED NEW AND USED VEHICLE FLOORPLAN CREDIT AGREEMENT AND MODIFICATION TO LOAN DOCUMENTS (this “Agreement”), dated as of September 17, 2020 (the “Effective Date”), is made b

Second Amendment to Fourth Amended and Restated Security Agreement, dated as of September 17, 2020, among Sonic Automotive, Inc.; the subsidiaries of Sonic Automotive, Inc. named therein; each lender a party thereto; Bank of America, N.A., as revolving administrative agent, swing line lender and l/c issuer; and Bank of America, N.A., as floorplan administrative agent, new vehicle swing line lender and used vehicle swing line lender.

Exhibit 10.3 EXECUTION VERSION SECOND AMENDMENT TO FOURTH AMENDED AND RESTATED SECURITY AGREEMENT This SECOND AMENDMENT TO FOURTH AMENDED AND RESTATED SECURITY AGREEMENT (this “Amendment”) is dated as of September 17, 2020 (the “Second Amendment Effective Date”), entered into by and among SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), EACH OF THE UNDERSIGNED GRANTORS, BANK OF AMER

Quarterly Report - 10-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2020 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 1-13395 SONIC A

Amendment No. 2 to Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement and Modification to Loan Documents, dated as of September 17, 2020, among Sonic Automotive, Inc.; the subsidiaries of Sonic Automotive, Inc. named therein; each lender a party thereto; Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, swing line lender and an l/c issuer; Bank of America, N.A., as revolving administrative agent; and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as an l/c issuer.

Exhibit 10.2 EXECUTION VERSION AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO FOURTH AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT AND MODIFICATION TO LOAN DOCUMENTS This AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO FOURTH AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT AND MODIFICATION TO LOAN DOCUMENTS (this “Agreement”) dated as of September 17, 2020 is made by and among SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), the Lenders signatory hereto, B

Sonic Automotive Reports All-Time Record Third Quarter Earnings Record EchoPark Revenues and Unit Sales Volume As Expansion Kicks Into High Gear

Exhibit 99.1 Sonic Automotive Reports All-Time Record Third Quarter Earnings Record EchoPark Revenues and Unit Sales Volume As Expansion Kicks Into High Gear CHARLOTTE, N.C. – October 29, 2020 - Sonic Automotive, Inc. (“Sonic” or the “Company”) (NYSE:SAH), one of the nation’s largest automotive retailers, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2020. Third Quarte

Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits, Results of Operations and Financial Condition - 8-K

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 29, 2020 SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010790 (Commission F

Exhibit 99.2 Sonic Automotive – Investor Presentation October 2020 Updated October 29, 2020 Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

sah2020q3exhibit992 Exhibit 99.2 Sonic Automotive – Investor Presentation October 2020 Updated October 29, 2020 Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements relate to future events, are not historical facts and are based on our current expectations and assumptions rega

Sonic Automotive Continues EchoPark Expansion with Land Acquisition in Charlotte, North Carolina

Exhibit 99.1 Sonic Automotive Continues EchoPark Expansion with Land Acquisition in Charlotte, North Carolina CHARLOTTE, N.C. – September 29, 2020 - Sonic Automotive, Inc. (“Sonic” or the “Company”) (NYSE:SAH), a Fortune 500 Company and one of the nation’s largest automotive retailers, today announced it has purchased approximately four acres of land directly adjacent to the Company’s Charlotte, N