General Managers & Administration

Dave Guttenberg

Owner

Most kids dream of becoming doctors, lawyers, pro athletes, or firefighters. Me? My grades politely suggested I skip the first two, and my height took care of the basketball dreams. None of that mattered anyway—I was always destined to be a dealer.

The flat-six howl of an air-cooled Porsche has been my soundtrack since I was a kid. I went to college for Automotive Marketing, cut my teeth running a VW dealership, and then decided it was time to do things my way.

That’s why I started Automotive Imports: a deep love for cars combined with the conviction that buying one shouldn’t feel like a root canal. We’re here to make the process straightforward, transparent, and actually enjoyable.

Along the way, I was named the 2024 Colorado NIADA Quality Dealer of the Year, got nominated for the national award, and now serve on the Colorado State Motor Vehicle Regulatory Board—because someone has to keep an eye on the rules while still having fun breaking the speed limit (legally, of course).

If you love cars as much as I do, let’s talk. The coffee’s always on, and the keys are ready when you are.

Jud Maddox

General Manager

Meet Jud

If you’ve spent any time in Denver, you’ve probably seen Jud rolling thunder on a Lime scooter — often his Lime scooter. When Jud finds one that’s “perfectly tuned,” he treats it like a rare barn-find Porsche and will quietly stash it away from the casual rider population.

Jud will also remind you — repeatedly — that his name rhymes with “stud.” We want to be clear: this is the only known misrepresentation happening at Automotive Imports. Whether or not he qualifies as a stud is a matter of interpretation....

What isn’t up for debate is Jud’s depth of experience. He has a long history working with European vehicles and a serious passion for the engineering behind them. Ask him anything about Audi, BMW, Porsche, or that weird light on your dash — Jud is a friendly wealth of knowledge, and you’ll walk away smarter (and possibly pressured into renting a scooter).