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DECEMBER 2025
Ramon Gitesatani buys first two dealerships in California.
First-time owner Ramon Gitesatani bought two stores in Blythe, California. Son Billy Gitesatani will help Ramon manage the dealerships.
Quick facts:
Buyer: Ramon Gitesatani
Seller: Finn Auto Group
Transaction Date: December 9, 2025
Stores Sold: Finn Ford and Finn Chevrolet, rebranded as Blythe Ford and Blythe Chevrolet
Buy-side Advisor: Biltmore Automotive Services
Sell-Side Advisor: Dealer Solutions Mergers & Acquisitions
Buy-Side Legal Counsel: Jason Cruz
Strategic Note: It’s the first acquisition for Ramon Gitesatani. Billy Gitesatani is a financial advisor who will work with his father. Ramon Gitesatani has a long history in auto retail.
Home Run Auto Group buys 5 Illinois dealerships, then quickly sells two.
Wisconsin-based Home Run Auto Group has acquired five dealerships in Ottawa, Illinois, from Bill Walsh Automotive in a deal that closed December 15, then sold two of the stores to former employees just weeks later.
Quick facts:
Buyer: Home Run Auto Group
Seller: Bill Walsh Automotive
Transaction Date: December 15, 2025
Stores Sold: Bill Walsh Ford/Kia, Bill Walsh Honda, Bill Walsh Toyota, Bill Walsh Chevrolet GMC, and Sierra Motors. Home Run kept three, rebranding them as Ottawa Ford/Kia, Ottawa Honda, and Ottawa Toyota.
Secondary sale: Home Run then sold Bill Walsh Chevrolet GMC and Sierra Motors to Joe Hamblock and Sean Sivore, according to Shaw Local Radio.
Strategic Note: Multi-store portfolio sales are creating opportunities for smaller operator-owners to acquire stores when larger groups pick through what they want and divest the rest.
Hanania Automotive acquires Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Florida.
Hanania already operates three stores in St. Augustine, including another Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram location, plus Buick GMC and Chevrolet dealerships.
Quick facts:
Buyer: Hanania Automotive Group
Seller: The Miller family
Transaction Date: December 8, 2025
Stores Sold: Flagler Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Strategic Note: Palm Coast sits between the group's St. Augustine stores and other Florida locations, letting Hanania build density in Northeast Florida where it already has a presence.
2AutoGroup acquires Texas Hyundai store from Bolton Automotive.
Bolton Automotive, led by King Bolton and Jeremy Soileau, chose to divest the store to free up capital for future acquisitions.
Quick facts:
Buyer: 2AutoGroup
Seller: Bolton Automotive
Transaction Date: December 1, 2025
Stores Sold: Brookshire Hyundai
Sell-Side Advisor: Pinnacle Mergers & Acquisitions
Strategic Note: The acquisition deepens the company’s footprint in Texas and adds to a growing portfolio of stores across the Southwest U.S.
Andy Mohr Auto Group acquires Toyota store just outside of Chicago.
Arlington Toyota was founded by Tony Vicari in 1983 and has been family-owned for over 40 years, run by second-generation siblings Scott, Gary, and Tracey Vicari, according to the sell-side advisors at Kerrigan Advisors.
Quick facts:
Buyer: Andy Mohr Auto Group
Seller: The Vicari family
Transaction Date: December 18, 2025
Stores Sold: Arlington Toyota
Sell-Side Advisor: Kerrigan Advisors
Buy-Side Legal Counsel: Jeff Brown of Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Sell-Side Legal Counsel: Joseph Kayne of Hardt, Stern & Kayne, PC
Strategic Note: Toyota remains a top attractive brand, especially in the the Chicago area, one of the highest-volume car markets in the country. This particular store is “one of the most valuable” in the area, according to Kerrigan Advisors.
Patriot Automotive sells New England Subaru store to Imperial Cars.
Patriot Auto owner Adam Arens and managing director Mark Perryman decided to sell Patriot Subaru of North Attleboro as part of a broader portfolio strategy. Meanwhile, Arens will continue operating Subaru and Acura stores in Maine.
Quick facts:
Buyer: Imperial Cars
Seller: Patriot Automotive
Transaction Date: December 17, 2025
Stores Sold: Patriot Subaru of North Attleboro
Sell-Side Advisor: The Presidio Group
Buy-Side Legal Counsel: Eric Pridgen of Underwood and Roberts
Strategic Note: Buyers are actively hunting for well-run stores in markets where Subaru performs well, which is driving valuations and deal velocity for sellers looking to exit or realignment
Canadian dealer group Go Auto adds five U.S. stores in Washington, California.
Go Auto has purchased three Seattle-area stores from Car Pros Automotive Group, including Car Pros Kia Tacoma, Car Pros Kia Renton, and Car Pros Hyundai Renton.
Quick facts:
Buyer: Go Auto
Seller: Car Pros Automotive Group
Transaction Date: December 8, 2025
Stores Sold: Car Pros Kia Tacoma, Car Pros Kia Renton, and Car Pros Hyundai Renton
Sell-Side Advisor: Kerrigan Advisors
Buy-Side Legal Counsel: Derek Crick of Ryan Swanson
Strategic Note: Go Auto first entered the U.S. market in February 2023 with a Bellingham, Washington dealership purchase, and the buying spree shows no signs of slowing down
Wilson Auto Family scoops up Kansas GMC store from Dutch Miller Auto
This transaction marks Wilson Auto Family's first entry into Kansas, expanding from its Oklahoma base where the family business started in 1986. The store will be renamed Wilson GMC of El Dorado and remain at its current location.
Quick facts:
Buyer: Wilson Auto Family
Seller: Dutch Miller Auto
Transaction Date: December 1, 2025
Store Sold: Dutch Miller GMC of El Dorado
Sell-Side Advisor: Performance Brokerage Services
Strategic Note: Single-store divestitures from established regional groups continue creating expansion opportunities for family operators pushing into adjacent markets
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NOVEMBER 2025
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Gurley Leep Automotive acquires Hyundai of Noblesville from Penske Automotive.
Gurley Leep Automotive Family has purchased Hyundai of Noblesville in Indiana from Penske Automotive Group, including the dealership’s real estate.
Quick facts:
Buyer: Gurley Leep Automotive Family
Seller: Penske Automotive Group
Transaction Date: November 24, 2025
Store Sold: Hyundai of Noblesville (Noblesville, IN)
Sell-Side Advisor: The Presidio Group (exclusive advisor to Penske Automotive Group)
Buy-Side Legal Counsel: Brian Nolen (Nolen PLLC)
Strategic Note: Strengthens Gurley Leep’s Indiana presence while supporting Penske’s portfolio realignment
Sewell Automotive purchases Land Rover Boerne in Texas.
Sewell Automotive Companies has purchased Land Rover Boerne in Boerne, Texas, from Shottenkirk Automotive Group, including the dealership’s real estate.
Quick facts:
Buyer: Sewell Automotive Companies
Seller: Shottenkirk Automotive Group
Transaction Date: November 2025
Store Sold: Land Rover Boerne (Boerne, TX)
Buy-Side Advisor: The Presidio Group
Legal Counsel: Adam Lawyer and Jeff Hamilton (Sewell); George Taylor III, Burr & Foreman LLP (Shottenkirk)
Strategic Note: Adds Sewell’s third San Antonio store and second Land Rover franchise, reinforcing its luxury leadership across Texas as Shottenkirk realigns its multistate portfolio
Nick Saban's Dream Motor Group buys Toyota, Lexus location from Brett Sutherlin.
Dream Motor Group, led by Alabama coach Nick Saban and automotive executive Joe Agresti, has acquired Toyota of Montgomery and Lexus of Montgomery from Brett Sutherlin in a $151 million transaction, marking the 10th completed deal between Pinnacle M&A’s Mike Sims and Sutherlin Automotive Group.
Quick facts:
Buyer: Dream Motor Group (Nick Saban & Joe Agresti)
Seller: Sutherlin Automotive Group (Brett Sutherlin)
Transaction Date: November 2025
Stores Sold: Toyota of Montgomery and Lexus of Montgomery (Alabama)
Deal Value: $151 million
Strategic Note: Strengthens Dream Motor Group’s footprint with two high-performing, modernized assets in a strategically important market. Seller notes additional acquisitions are under contract and forthcoming
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Penske Automotive acquires four stores in Texas and California, including Longo Toyota.
Penske Automotive Group has purchased Longo Toyota, Longo Lexus, Lexus of Stevens Creek, and Longo Toyota of Prosper, adding an estimated $1.5 billion in annual revenue and expanding its reach in California and Texas.
Quick facts:
Buyer: Penske Automotive Group
Seller: Penske Motor
Transaction Date: November 2025
Stores Sold: Longo Toyota (El Monte, CA), Longo Lexus (El Monte, CA), Lexus of Stevens Creek (San Jose, CA), Longo Toyota of Prosper (TX)
Strategic Note: Strengthens Penske’s Toyota and Lexus portfolio, adding scale in major LA and Bay Area markets and expanding into Dallas
Carvana acquires San Diego Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram.
Carvana has purchased San Diego Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Mission Valley, marking its first new-car dealership in San Diego and its third franchise acquisition since February as it continues testing physical retail.
Quick facts:
Buyer: Carvana
Seller: Not disclosed
Transaction Date: November 2025
Store Sold: San Diego Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (Mission Valley, CA)
Previous CDJR Acquisitions: Casa Grande, AZ (June 2025); Dallas, TX (September 2025)
Strategic Note: Strengthens Carvana’s hybrid retail strategy in San Diego, complementing its local Car Vending Machine and ADESA auction operations as the company experiments with integrating digital, physical, and wholesale channels
Hudson Automotive acquires All Star Auto Group.
Hudson Automotive Group has purchased All Star Automotive Group’s 15 Baton Rouge franchises, marking one of the most significant and highest-value dealership transactions in Louisiana history.
Quick facts:
Buyer: Hudson Automotive Group
Seller: All Star Automotive Group (founded by Matt McKay)
Transaction Date: November 2025
Stores Sold: 15 franchises across Toyota, Hyundai, Nissan, Chevrolet, Ford, Kia, CDJR, Genesis, Volvo, and Lincoln
Sell-Side Advisor: Kerrigan Advisors
Strategic Note: Adds 700 employees and gives Hudson a commanding position in Baton Rouge, where All Star stores hold 17% of new-car sales within a 10-mile radius
Lithia Motors acquires two luxury dealerships in California.
Lithia Motors has purchased two luxury dealerships, Porsche Beverly Hills and Audi Santa Monica, adding an estimated $450 million in annualized revenue and strengthening its high-end portfolio in Southern California.
Quick facts:
Buyer: Lithia Motors
Seller: Not disclosed
Transaction Date: November 2025
Stores Sold: Porsche Beverly Hills and Audi Santa Monica (California)
Strategic Note: Adds scale to Lithia’s luxury mix and brings total 2025 acquired annualized revenue to $2.1B, reinforcing its position among the world’s largest and most diversified auto retailers
Timbrook Automotive acquires Wright Way Hyundai in Virginia.
Timbrook Automotive has purchased Wright Way Hyundai in Waynesboro, Virginia, from Mark Wright, renaming it Waynesboro Hyundai.
Quick facts:
Buyer: Timbrook Automotive (Fred Timbrook Jr., Owner)
Seller: Mark Wright
Transaction Date: November 2025
Store Sold: Wright Way Hyundai (now Waynesboro Hyundai, Waynesboro, VA)
Advisor: Pinnacle Mergers & Acquisitions
Strategic Note: Strengthens Timbrook’s mid-Atlantic presence as part of a scalable import-brand strategy following multiple 2024 acquisitions, now totaling 20 dealerships across key growth markets
Go Auto gains three Car Pros dealerships in Washington.
Go Auto has purchased three Car Pros stores in Washington (Kia Tacoma, Kia Renton, and Hyundai Renton), marking the Canadian group’s largest U.S. acquisition to date. The stores will reopen under new ownership on November 20.
Quick facts:
Buyer: Go Auto (68 stores in Canada + 2 in Bellingham, WA)
Seller: Car Pros Automotive Group
Transaction Date: November 2025
Stores Sold: Kia Tacoma (WA’s #1 Kia volume store), Kia Renton, Hyundai Renton
Strategic Note: Expands Go Auto’s U.S. footprint to five rooftops, adding high-performing import brands in the competitive Seattle-Tacoma market
Scott Simons lands Town & Country Chevrolet GMC in North Carolina.
Scott Simons has purchased Town & Country Chevrolet GMC in Whiteville, North Carolina, renaming it Simons Chevrolet GMC. The deal marks his first dealership acquisition after 14 years as Managing Partner and GM within Carter Myers Automotive Group.
Quick facts:
Buyer: Scott Simons (via Biltmore Automotive Services LLC)
Seller: Scott Washle (Town & Country Chevrolet GMC)
Transaction Date: November 2025
Store Sold: Town & Country Chevrolet GMC, now Simons Chevrolet GMC (Whiteville, NC)
Advisors: Biltmore Automotive Services; DSMA – Dealer Solutions Mergers & Acquisitions
Strategic Note: Simons’ first franchise acquisition. Marks the start of a new entrepreneurial chapter after more than a decade leading major CMA stores across multiple brands
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OCTOBER 2025
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Carter Myers Automotive acquires Toyota and Hyundai dealerships in Southern Maryland.
Carter Myers Automotive has purchased Toyota of Southern Maryland and Team Hyundai Maryland from Peter D’Arista, marking CMA’s entry into Southern Maryland and expanding its footprint to 32 dealerships across three states.
Quick facts:
Buyer: Carter Myers Automotive
Seller: Peter D'Arista
Transaction Date: October 2025
Store Sold: Toyota of Southern Maryland
Sell-Side Advisor: Undisclosed
Strategic Note: The mid-Atlantic new car market tends to lean more import-heavy with one of the highest gross domestic profit growth rates in the country and strong recession resilience
Young Automotive acquires Larry H. Miller CDJR from Asbury Automotive.
Asbury Automotive Group has sold its Larry H. Miller CDJR Riverdale dealership in Ogden, Utah, to Young Automotive Group, continuing Asbury’s portfolio optimization strategy.
Quick facts:
Buyer: Young Automotive Group
Seller: Asbury Automotive Group
Transaction Date: October 2025
Store Sold: Larry H. Miller Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Riverdale (Ogden, UT)
Advisor: Kerrigan Advisors
Strategic Note: Extends Young’s Utah presence in one of the nation’s fastest-growing markets, while Asbury refines its network for profitability and capital discipline
Lithia Motors purchases 3 Hyundai dealerships in Southern California.
Lithia Motors has purchased Anaheim Hyundai, Huntington Beach Hyundai, and Garden Grove Hyundai from Nouri/Shaver Automotive Group, expanding its import mix and Orange County footprint.
Quick facts:
Buyer: Lithia Motors
Seller: Nouri/Shaver Automotive Group
Transaction Date: October 2025
Stores Sold: Anaheim Hyundai, Huntington Beach Hyundai, and Garden Grove Hyundai (Orange County, CA)
Strategic Note: Adds an estimated $440M in annualized revenue and deepens Lithia’s Southern California network as public groups pursue scale and brand diversity in key growth markets
Ourisman Automotive scoops up Hendrick Honda in Woodbridge, VA.
Ourisman Automotive Group has purchased Hendrick Honda Woodbridge from Hendrick Automotive Group, including the dealership’s real estate.
Quick facts:
Buyer: Ourisman Automotive Group (Chris Ourisman, President)
Seller: Hendrick Automotive Group
Transaction Date: October 2025
Store Sold: Hendrick Honda Woodbridge (Woodbridge, VA)
Advisor: The Presidio Group LLC
Strategic Note: Strengthens Ourisman’s regional portfolio with a contiguous cluster of Toyota, CDJR, and now Honda dealerships
US Auto Trust acquires Dallas-based Boardwalk Auto Group.
US Auto Trust has purchased Boardwalk Auto Group in Dallas, adding Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Pagani, and Czinger to its growing luxury portfolio.
Quick facts:
Buyer: US Auto Trust (Ed Glazer, Founder)
Seller: Boardwalk Auto Group
Transaction Date: October 2025
Stores Sold: Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Pagani, and Czinger franchises (Dallas, TX)
Advisor: National Business Brokers
Strategic Note: Adds ultra-luxury marques to Glazer’s portfolio, underscoring investor demand for exclusive brands as affluent buyers sustain the high-end retail market
Jeremy Hodge Auto acquires Patriot Honda in Oklahoma.
Jeremy Hodge Auto Group has purchased Patriot Honda in Ardmore, Oklahoma, from Patriot Auto Group, renaming it Jeremy Hodge Honda. The deal marks the second transaction between the two groups in just over a year.
Quick facts:
Buyer: Jeremy Hodge Auto Group
Seller: Patriot Auto Group (Tatton Manning, Founder)
Transaction Date: October 2025
Store Sold: Patriot Honda (now Jeremy Hodge Honda, Ardmore, OK)
Advisor: Pinnacle Mergers & Acquisitions
Strategic Note: Deepens Hodge’s local foothold after acquiring the nearby Patriot Chevrolet GMC in 2024, as the dealer builds an Ardmore hub leveraging strong community ties and multi-brand scale
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Bakhtiari Auto purchases Acura of Fremont.
Bakhtiari Auto Group has acquired Acura of Fremont in Fremont, California, from Bruce Kavich, in a deal advised by Haig Partners. The transaction includes all dealership operations and associated real estate.
Quick facts:
Buyer: Bakhtiari Auto Group
Seller: Bruce Kavich
Transaction Date: October 2025
Store Sold: Acura of Fremont (Fremont, CA)
Advisor: Haig Partners
Strategic Note: After years of dealers fleeing regulatory burdens, strong stores in prime markets are commanding premium valuations as buyers bet on long-term fundamentals over short-term policy noise
Lithia Motors acquires Subaru store just outside of Atlanta.
Lithia Motors has purchased Stivers Subaru in Decatur, Georgia, from brothers Johnny and Eddie Stivers, including all real estate.
Quick facts:
Buyer: Lithia Motors
Seller: Stivers family (Johnny & Eddie Stivers)
Transaction Date: October 2025
Store Sold: Stivers Subaru (Decatur, GA)
Advisor: The Presidio Group
Strategic Note: Reinforces Lithia’s Southeast expansion strategy as buyer competition for high-performing Subaru franchises remains intense in growth markets like Atlanta
Diehl Automotive acquires Classic Chevrolet in Bellevue, PA.
Diehl Automotive Group has purchased Classic Chevrolet in Bellevue, Pennsylvania, from a single-point owner, rebranding the store as Diehl Chevrolet of North Hills.
Quick facts:
Buyer: Diehl Automotive Group (Corina & Matt Diehl)
Seller: Classic Chevrolet (single-point owner)
Transaction Date: October 2025
Store Sold: Classic Chevrolet (now Diehl Chevrolet of North Hills)
Advisor: Performance Brokerage Services
Strategic Note: Adds another Pennsylvania location for Diehl, highlighting ongoing strength in the buy/sell market across all franchises and regions, given that well-matched buyers and sellers align
Crossroads Automotive Group acquires 15th Ford dealership.
Crossroads Automotive Group has purchased McLaughlin Ford in Sumter, South Carolina, marking its first store in the state and expanding its nationwide Ford network to 15 dealerships.
Quick facts:
Buyer: Crossroads Automotive Group
Seller: McLaughlin family
Transaction Date: October 2025
Store Sold: McLaughlin Ford (Sumter, SC)
Strategic Note: Ends nearly 50 years of family ownership as Crossroads builds one of the nation’s largest Ford dealer networks
Atlanta Luxury Motors scoops up two stores from Hennessy.
ALM Automotive Group has purchased Hennessy Mazda and Hennessy GMC in Morrow, Georgia, marking the first dealership sale in Hennessy’s 60-year history and expanding ALM’s metro Atlanta presence.
Quick facts:
Buyer: ALM Automotive Group (Atlanta Luxury Motors; Khush Bhatia, Owner)
Seller: Hennessy Automobile Companies
Transaction Date: October 2025
Stores Sold: Hennessy Mazda and Hennessy GMC (Morrow, GA)
Advisor: Kerrigan Advisors
Strategic Note: Strengthens ALM’s foothold in the Atlanta market as buyer demand surges for Sun Belt stores; both GMC and Mazda rank among the fastest-growing brands in 2025
SEPTEMBER 2025
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Sutherlin Automotive buys McKenna Subaru, its first California dealership.
Sutherlin Automotive Group has purchased McKenna Subaru in Huntington Beach, California, marking its first store in the state and one of the largest single-point Subaru transactions on record.
Quick facts:
Buyer: Sutherlin Automotive Group (Brett Sutherlin, Owner & CEO)
Seller: McKenna Subaru
Transaction Date: September 2025
Store Sold: McKenna Subaru (Huntington Beach, CA)
Advisor: Pinnacle Mergers & Acquisitions
Strategic Note: Expands Sutherlin to four rooftops, with plans to turn the 7-acre site into the largest Subaru dealership in the U.S. and launch further California acquisitions
Shottenkirk Automotive buys Subaru of Jacksonville, its first location in Florida.
Shottenkirk Automotive Group has purchased Subaru of Jacksonville from the Porter family, marking its first Florida dealership and first Subaru franchise. The deal brings the group’s footprint to 29 stores across seven states.
Quick facts:
Buyer: Shottenkirk Automotive Group
Seller: Porter family (Phil Porter Sr.)
Transaction Date: September 2025
Store Sold: Subaru of Jacksonville (Jacksonville, FL)
Advisor: Heritage Capital Group
Strategic Note: Expands Shottenkirk into Florida and adds Subaru to its portfolio, capitalizing on a high-performing store with top customer satisfaction and loyalty rankings
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Swickard Auto continues investing in Portland with BMW acquisition from Lithia Motors.
Swickard Auto Group has purchased BMW of Portland and its real estate from Lithia Motors, marking Jeff Swickard’s second major Portland investment in six months and deepening his Oregon presence.
Quick facts:
Buyer: Swickard Auto Group (Jeff Swickard, CEO)
Seller: Lithia Motors ($LAD)
Transaction Date: September 2025
Store Sold: BMW of Portland (Goose Hollow, Portland, OR)
Strategic Note: Adds to Swickard’s growing Oregon portfolio, including Mercedes-Benz of Wilsonville and BMW of Eugene,as the group bets heavily on urban Portland while peers favor suburban markets
Bill Nero Auto picks up two Fort Myers dealerships from the Galeana family.
Bill Nero Automotive Group has purchased Galeana Kia of Fort Myers and Galeana Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat of Fort Myers, expanding its Florida presence into Southwest Florida beyond its Orlando base.
Quick facts:
Buyer: Bill Nero Automotive Group
Seller: Galeana Auto Group (family-owned)
Transaction Date: September 2025
Stores Sold: Galeana Kia of Fort Myers; Galeana CDJR Fiat of Fort Myers
Advisor: Haig Partners
Strategic Note: Adds scale for Nero in Florida while Galeana exits key markets after decades of family ownership, retaining only its Van Dyke Dodge Ram store in Michigan
Carvana acquires Park Cities Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Dallas.
Carvana has purchased Park Cities CDJR in Dallas, marking its second Stellantis dealership acquisition this year as the online retailer experiments with franchise operations.
Quick facts:
Buyer: Carvana
Seller: Not disclosed
Transaction Date: September 22, 2025
Store Sold: Park Cities Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (Dallas, TX)
Previous Deal: Casa Grande, AZ CDJR store acquired in February 2025
Strategic Note: Expands Carvana’s test of physical franchise operations; Dallas market provides access to high-volume new car sales, trade-ins, and off-lease returns
AutoNation scoops up two luxury dealerships from Fletcher Jones Automotive Group
AutoNation has purchased Mercedes-Benz of Chicago and Fletcher Jones Audi from Fletcher Jones Automotive Group, expanding its luxury footprint in the Chicago market. The transaction closed on September 15 and included all real estate.
Quick facts:
Buyer: AutoNation
Seller: Fletcher Jones Automotive Group
Transaction Date: September 15, 2025
Stores Sold: Mercedes-Benz of Chicago and Fletcher Jones Audi
Advisor: The Presidio Group LLC (exclusive advisor to AutoNation)
Strategic Note: Strengthens AutoNation’s clustering strategy in Chicago while Fletcher Jones doubles down on its 13 luxury stores in California and Nevada
Cronin Auto Group acquires Hirlinger Chevrolet in Indiana.
Cronin Auto Group has purchased Hirlinger Chevrolet in West Harrison, Indiana, from the Hirlinger family after 46 years of ownership.
Quick facts:
Buyer: Cronin Auto Group (Patrick Cronin, President & CEO)
Seller: Hirlinger family (Mike, Steve, and Ted Hirlinger)
Transaction Date: September 2025
Store Sold: Hirlinger Chevrolet (now Cronin Chevrolet, West Harrison, IN)
Advisor: The Tim Lamb Group
Strategic Note: Marks Cronin’s eighth dealership across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana while adding scale with a high-performing Chevrolet franchise
VIP Automotive acquires Mid-Hudson Subaru in Wappingers Falls, NY.
VIP Automotive Group has purchased Mid-Hudson Subaru from Chris Turner, marking its third Subaru dealership and expanding its footprint beyond Long Island and New Jersey.
Quick facts:
Buyer: VIP Automotive Group (Joel Sporn, Owner)
Seller: Chris Turner
Transaction Date: September 4, 2025
Store Sold: Mid-Hudson Subaru (Wappingers Falls, NY)
Advisor: The Presidio Group LLC (exclusive M&A advisor)
Strategic Note: VIP plans to expand service capacity while Presidio highlights strong buyer demand for Subaru stores amid robust M&A activity
Steve Napleton Auto Group acquires two Palatine dealerships from AutoCanada.
Steve Napleton Auto Group has purchased Hyundai of Palatine and Chevrolet of Palatine, bringing its Chicago-area footprint to 11 stores and creating a four-rooftop cluster in Palatine.
Quick facts:
Buyer: Steve Napleton Auto Group
Seller: AutoCanada
Transaction Date: September 2025
Stores Sold: Hyundai of Palatine and Chevrolet of Palatine (now Napleton Palatine Hyundai and Napleton Palatine Chevrolet)
New Operator: Kevin Kysiak, Dealer Principal
Strategic Note: Strengthens Napleton’s local clustering strategy while AutoCanada exits the U.S. market following its July divestment plan
AUGUST 2025
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The Caprara family acquires New York-based Mitsubishi store.
The Caprara family, owners of FX Caprara Car Companies, has acquired Wally’s Mitsubishi in Watertown, New York. The store will be renamed FX Caprara Mitsubishi and brings the group’s footprint to nine rooftops.
Quick facts:
Buyer: FX Caprara Car Companies (Caprara family)
Seller: Wally’s Mitsubishi
Transaction Date: August 2025
Store Sold: 1 dealership (Mitsubishi) in Watertown, NY
New Operator: Frankie Caprara, who also oversees FX Caprara Honda
Strategic Note: Acquisition comes as Mitsubishi eyes expansion of its small U.S. lineup with new EV, hybrid, and gas models
Healey Brothers acquires Chevrolet Cadillac dealership in Newburgh, NY.
Hudson Valley’s largest auto group, Healey Brothers, has added its 10th dealership with the acquisition of Unity Chevrolet in Newburgh.
Quick facts:
Buyer: Healey Brothers Automotive Group
Seller: Unity Chevrolet (Newburgh, NY)
Transaction Date: August 2025
Store Sold: 1 dealership (Chevrolet Cadillac)
New Operator: Healey Brothers, led locally by General Manager Dylan Healey
Strategic Note: The deal expands Healey’s lineup to include Cadillac and reinforces its long-term growth strategy across the Hudson Valley
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Hudson Automotive agrees to acquire 13 dealerships from All Star Auto Group.
Hudson Automotive Group of South Carolina has agreed to acquire Louisiana-based All Star Automotive Group in a $700 million transaction, according to The Advocate. Nearly $200 million worth of real estate is also part of the sale.
Quick facts:
Buyer: Hudson Automotive Group
Seller: All Star Automotive Group (Matt MacKay, owner)
Transaction Date: Fall 2025 (pending OEM approvals)
Stores Sold: 13 dealerships representing brands including Ford, Hyundai, Kia, and Toyota, plus supporting facilities
New Operator: Hudson Automotive Group, headquartered in South Carolina
Strategic Note: If approved, this could become the largest dealership group sale in Louisiana’s history
Germain Motor acquires Kentucky’s only Porsche, Jaguar Land Rover stores.
Germain Motor Company has acquired Blue Grass Motorsport's luxury dealership campus in Louisville, picking up Porsche, Jaguar Land Rover, and Audi franchises in Kentucky.
Quick facts:
Buyer: Germain Motor Company
Seller: Blue Grass Motorsport (Vine and Haynes families)
Transaction Date: August 18, 2025
Stores Sold: 3 luxury dealership (Porsche, JLR, and Audi)
Strategic Note: Luxury dealerships in the South are hot commodities right now, especially single-point operations that have exclusive rights to premium brands
Fox Motors scoops up Tinney Chevrolet GMC in Michigan.
Fox Motors has acquired Tinney Chevrolet GMC near Greenville, bringing the Michigan dealership group to 47 locations statewide and over 2,000 employees.
Quick facts:
Buyer: Fox Motors
Seller: The Tinney family
Transaction Date: August 12, 2025
Stores Sold: Tinney Chevrolet GMC (Greenville, Michigan)
Strategic Note: Fox Motors is becoming a regional powerhouse in Michigan, now controlling nearly 20 West Michigan dealerships
Group 1 continues acquisition streak with Mercedes-Benz of Buckhead
Group 1 Automotive has acquired Mercedes-Benz of Buckhead in a deal that adds $210 million in expected annual revenue to the dealership group.
Quick facts:
Buyer: Group 1 Automotive
Seller: Gregory and Juanita Baranco
Transaction Date: August 5, 2025
Stores Sold: Mercedes-Benz of Buckhead (Atlanta, Georgia)
Strategic Note: The high-performing Atlanta dealership is located near Mercedes-Benz USA's headquarters and is considered one of the most desirable stores in the region
JULY 2025
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Marthaler Automotive acquires Honda store in Montana from Blue Sky Motors
Marthaler Automotive has acquired Honda of Helena in Montana from Blue Sky Motors, in a deal facilitated by Performance Brokerage Services. Marthaler Automotive, founded by Aaron Marthaler in Glenwood, Minnesota, began with humble roots as a lube technician. After transitioning to vehicle sales, he eventually acquired his first dealership and has since grown the company to a portfolio of 11 stores.
Quick facts:
Buyer: Marthaler Automotive
Seller: Blue Sky Motors
Transaction Date: July 28, 2025
Store Sold: Honda of Helena (Helena, Montana)
New Operator: Aaron Marthaler, Marthaler Automotive founder and president
Strategic Note: Seller Jim Parker now owns and operates Parker Ford Toyota, as well as Parker Subaru and Parker Toyota in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Keffer Auto Group expands to Minnesota, taps new operator on path to ownership.
Keffer Auto Group just acquired Sota Chevrolet in Northfield, MN, continuing its strategy of growing with local talent. Minnesota native Josh Haron will step in as operator, with a path to future ownership—part of Keffer’s internal mission to invest in high-integrity operators with long-term upside.
Quick facts:
Buyer: Keffer Auto Group
Seller: Sota Chevrolet (via Apple Automotive)
Transaction Date: July 2025
Store Sold: Sota Chevrolet (Northfield, MN)
New Operator: Josh Haron (Minnesota native, promoted with future ownership path)
Strategic Note: Reflects KAG’s broader commitment to people-first expansion and local leadership development
Reed Auto Group expands in the Midwest with Ford acquisition.
Reed Auto Group has acquired Max Ford of Harrisonville, Missouri, rebranding it as Reed Ford, marking the group’s first Ford franchise. The sellers, Mark Muller and Bob Jacaway, handed off the store to Randy Reed and sons Trevin and Tyler, who now operate five dealerships across Missouri and Kansas.
Quick facts:
Buyer: Reed Auto Group (Randy, Trevin, and Tyler Reed)
Seller: Mark Muller and Bob Jacaway
Transaction Date: July 2, 2025
Store Name Before: Max Ford of Harrisonville
Store Name Now: Reed Ford
Footprint: Now 5 rooftops across Missouri and Kansas
Market Insight: Smaller family groups like Reed are quietly scaling up, expanding brand portfolios as consolidation opportunities remain strong in regional markets
Crew Volkswagen joins the map in Connecticut.
Christopher Tornaquindici and Brian Boland have acquired Gengras Volkswagen of Plainville, CT, from Gengras Motor Cars. The dealership has been renamed Crew Volkswagen and will remain at its current location.
Quick facts:
Buyer(s): Christopher Tornaquindici & Brian Boland
Seller: Gengras Motor Cars
Transaction Date: July 2025
Store Sold: Gengras Volkswagen (Plainville, CT)
Rebrand: Renamed Crew Volkswagen
Strategic Note: Represents continued momentum for operator-led acquisitions in the Northeast
Victory and Graff split 9-store Bosak Auto Group in Indiana’s biggest-ever dealership sale.
Victory Automotive Group and Graff Family of Dealerships have acquired Bosak Auto Group’s nine rooftops in separate July transactions, marking the largest dealership sale in Indiana history, per Haig Partners.
Quick facts:
Buyer(s): Victory Automotive Group (4 stores) and Graff Family of Dealerships (5 stores)
Seller: Bosak Auto Group (Bosak family)
Transaction Date: July 2025
Stores Sold:
Victory: 2 Honda, 1 CDJR, 1 Nissan
Graff: Chevrolet, Ford, Kia, Toyota, 1 additional brand
Legacy: Family-run since 1926, Bosak grew into one of Indiana’s largest groups
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Autobahn Fort Worth to acquire historic Frank Kent Cadillac stores.
Autobahn Fort Worth is acquiring Frank Kent Motor Co.’s two Cadillac dealerships in Fort Worth and Arlington, marking the end of a 90-year chapter for one of Texas’ oldest family-run auto retailers. The Churchill family said the move was driven by a desire to offer their team more growth opportunities.
Quick facts:
Buyer: Autobahn Fort Worth (owned by investor Robert Bass)
Seller: Frank Kent Motor Co. (Will and Corrie Churchill)
Transaction Date: Expected close in October 2025 (pending OEM approval)
Stores Included: Frank Kent Cadillac Fort Worth, Frank Kent Cadillac Arlington
Brand Continuity: Frank Kent name and staff to be retained
Notable: Frank Kent was founded in 1935; new owners plan to relocate operations to a 75-acre campus
Ancira Auto scoops up longtime Texas GMC store from retiring owner.
After 34 years in Killeen, Texas, John Kliewer has sold Patriot Buick-GMC to Ancira Automotive Group. The Haig Partners–brokered deal marks another sign of out-of-state buyers eyeing GM rooftops in growth markets. Ancira will retain all store employees as part of the transition.
Quick facts:
Buyer: Ancira Automotive Group
Seller: John Kliewer (Patriot Buick-GMC)
Transaction Date: July 2025
Store Sold: Patriot Buick-GMC (Killeen, TX)
Legacy: Opened in 1990, known for community ties and military support near Fort Hood
Market Insight: Strong buyer appetite continues for Texas-based GM franchises amid industry shifts and growing OEM complexity
Rydell adds 3 Nebraska rooftops as Dinsdale family exits auto retail.
The Rydell Company has acquired Tom Dinsdale Automotive Group’s three Nebraska dealerships, marking the Dinsdale family’s full exit from retail after two decades. The deal includes the massive Tom Dinsdale Chevrolet Cadillac GMC store in Grand Island—one of the largest GM facilities globally—and the region’s only Cadillac franchise between Omaha and Denver.
Quick facts:
Buyer: The Rydell Company
Seller: Tom Dinsdale Automotive Group
Transaction Date: July 2025
Stores Included:
- Tom Dinsdale Chevrolet Cadillac GMC (Grand Island)
- Tom Dinsdale Hyundai (Grand Island)
- Tom Dinsdale Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (Hastings)Notable: Rydell now operates 80+ rooftops across 17 states through its partner-ownership model
Ganley scoops up 6 Sarchione stores, ending 108 years of family ownership.
Ken Ganley Automotive Group has acquired six dealerships from the Sarchione family across northeast Ohio, marking the end of the family’s century-long run in retail. The stores span Chevrolet, Ford, Lincoln, and CDJR franchises, significantly expanding Ganley’s already deep Ohio footprint.
Quick facts:
Buyer: Ken Ganley Automotive Group
Seller: Sarchione Auto Group
Transaction Date: July 2025
Stores Included: Six total, spanning Chevrolet, Ford, Lincoln, and Chrysler brands
Notable: The Sarchione family began in 1917 with a single lot in Alliance, OH
Post-Sale Role: Sarchione brothers will stay on to manage the stores under Ganley
Ganley Footprint: 50+ stores across four states; among the fastest-growing groups in northeast Ohio
Jones Motor Company reclaims 4 Tennessee rooftops from Foundation.
Jones Motor Company has reacquired four Tennessee dealerships from Foundation Automotive, restoring full ownership of stores it had sold off in 2022. The reversal reflects a larger shift as Foundation exits peripheral markets to sharpen its focus.
Quick facts:
Buyer: Jones Motor Company
Seller: Foundation Automotive Corp
Transaction Date: June 25, 2025
Stores Included: Jones Chevrolet Humboldt, Jones Nissan of Savannah, Jones GMC of Savannah, Jones Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Savannah
Broker: Performance Brokerage Services
Notable: Deal marks a full-circle return, with Jones regaining stores it previously sold
Strategy Insight: Foundation is narrowing its footprint for better market density and operational control
Edwards Family acquires Carlock Honda in Birmingham, AL.
The Edwards family dealership group has acquired Carlock Honda and renamed it Edwards Honda, marking their second franchise in Birmingham. The group brings 110 years of retail experience to the high-performing Honda brand.
Quick facts:
Buyer: Edwards Family Dealership Group
Seller: Carlock Automotive Group
Transaction date: July 2025
Store name before: Carlock Honda
Store name now: Edwards Honda
Notable: Edwards now owns both Chevrolet and Honda stores in Birmingham, expanding market coverage in Alabama’s largest metro
Sonic Automotive acquires 4 Jaguar Land Rover stores.
Sonic Automotive just acquired four Jaguar Land Rover dealerships in California from US Auto Trust, becoming the largest Jaguar Land Rover retail group by U.S. volume (2024 CY).
Quick facts:
Buyer: Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: SAH)
Seller: US Auto Trust
Transaction Date: July 1, 2025
Store Names Before: Jaguar Land Rover Los Angeles, Jaguar Land Rover Newport Beach, Jaguar Land Rover San Jose, Land Rover Pasadena
Store Names Now: No rebrand announced; now part of Sonic’s Jaguar Land Rover portfolio
Deal Size: Adds ~$500 million in annual revenue
Sonic Footprint: Now 177 automotive/powersports franchises at 125 locations + 18 EchoPark used car stores
Asbury sheds Utah stores as Keyvani doubles down.
Asbury Automotive just sold three Larry H. Miller dealerships in Provo—Ford, Chevrolet, and CDJR—to Salt Lake Valley Auto Group. The move tightens Asbury’s portfolio post-2021’s massive Larry H. Miller acquisition, while Salt Lake Valley Auto Group grows from four to seven stores in one of the hottest auto markets in the U.S.
Quick Facts:
Buyer: Salt Lake Valley Auto Group (Keyvani family)
Seller: Asbury Automotive
Transaction Date: July 2025
Store Names Before: Larry H. Miller Ford Provo, Larry H. Miller Chevrolet Provo, Larry H. Miller Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Provo
Store Names Now: Not yet announced; now under Salt Lake Valley Auto Group ownership
Market Insight: Utah auto sales +29% since 2020; 17% higher revenue per store than the national average
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