Hoffman Auto Group acquires top Subaru, Hyundai stores in Vermont

Driving the news: Hoffman Auto Group just snapped up Burlington Subaru and Burlington Hyundai from 802 Cars, adding two top-performing Vermont dealerships to their growing collection, according to a recent press release.

The details: While 802 Cars is letting go of these Burlington locations, they're hanging onto their Berlin, Vermont spots, including  802 Honda, 802 Toyota and 802 Subaru.

Why it matters: This deal showcases the high-stakes mergers and acquisitions chess match happening in auto retail right now:

• Burlington's thriving tech hub status (home to Dealer.com and GlobalFoundries) makes it a strategic goldmine for auto groups.

• Subaru and Hyundai have been crushing it nationally—ranking #1 and #3 in import non-luxury sales growth since 2008.

• Smart buyers are pouncing on single-point dealerships in wealthy markets where 35% of Vermont's population lives.

What we're watching: As competition heats up, expect more regional dealer groups to make aggressive moves for high-performing stores, especially in markets with strong brand loyalty and solid economic foundations.

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