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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000950134-01-506432
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20010918
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial statements and exhibits
ITEM INFORMATION:		
FILED AS OF DATE:		20010919

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			UNITED AUTO GROUP INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001019849
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	RETAIL-AUTO DEALERS & GASOLINE STATIONS [5500]
		IRS NUMBER:				223086739
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-12297
		FILM NUMBER:		1740034

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		13400 OUTER DRIVE WEST
		CITY:			DETROIT
		STATE:			MI
		ZIP:			48239
		BUSINESS PHONE:		3135927311

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		13400 OUTER DRIVE WEST
		CITY:			DETROIT
		STATE:			MI
		ZIP:			48239
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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                              WASHINGTON, DC 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 18, 2001
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                             UNITED AUTO GROUP, INC.
             (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)


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                 DELAWARE                                  1-12297                             22-3086739
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)      (Commission File Number)       (IRS Employer Identification Number)

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        13400 OUTER DRIVE WEST                               48239
        ----------------------                               -----
             DETROIT, MI                              (Including Zip Code)
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)


                                 313-592-7311
                                 ------------
              (Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

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ITEM 7.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

EXHIBIT 99.1 - Press Release of United Auto Group, Inc. (the "Company"), dated
September 18, 2001.

ITEM 9.  REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE

On September 18, 2001, United Auto Group, Inc. issued a press release announcing
it has commenced open market repurchases of up to 3.0 million shares of its
common stock. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and
incorporated by reference herein.


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                                   SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Dated:  September 18, 2001                   UNITED AUTO GROUP, INC.


                                     By: /s/ Robert H. Kurnick, Jr.
                                         --------------------------------------
                                              ROBERT H. KURNICK, JR.
                                     Its:     EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT


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                                  EXHIBIT INDEX


     EXHIBIT           DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT            SEQUENTIAL PAGE
     NUMBER                                                  NUMBER

   EXHIBIT 99.1           Press Release of United
                          Auto Group, Inc., dated
                          September 18, 2001


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                                                                    EXHIBIT 99.1

                                                                   Press Release

[UNITEDAUTO LETTERHEAD]


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Contact: Jim Davidson                Phil Hartz                Tony Pordon
         Executive Vice President -  Senior Vice President -   Vice President -
         Finance                     Corporate Communications  Investor Relations

         201-325-3303                313-592-5365              313-592-5266

         jdavidson@unitedauto.com    phartz@unitedauto.com     tony.pordon@unitedauto.com
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

                     UNITEDAUTO INITIATES STOCK REPURCHASES


DETROIT, MI, September 18, 2001 - UnitedAuto Group, Inc. (NYSE: UAG), a FORTUNE
500 automotive specialty retailer, announced today that it has commenced open
market repurchases of up to 3.0 million shares of its common stock. Shares may
be acquired through open market purchases, negotiated transactions or other
means based upon market conditions.

Chairman Roger S. Penske stated, "We believe the repurchase of our own shares
will demonstrate to our investors management's confidence in both the company,
and the nation's long-term economic strength."

UnitedAuto, which has pursued a strategy based on internal growth from its
existing dealerships, as well as from strategic acquisitions, operates 123
franchises in 19 states, Puerto Rico and Brazil. UnitedAuto dealerships sell new
and used vehicles, and market a complete line of after-market automotive
products and services.

Statements in this press release may include forward-looking statements. These
forward-looking statements should be evaluated together with additional
information about UnitedAuto's business, markets, conditions and other
uncertainties which are contained in UnitedAuto's filings with the Securities
and Exchange Commission and which are incorporated into this press release by
reference.


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