Mergers & Acquisitions

A look at dealership mergers and acquisitions. We provide insights into the buy-sell market and information on the latest transactions.
Dealership buy-sell database updates: Details on transactions across 9 states

Automotive News tracks hundreds of dealership buy-sell deals each year. Here are the latest.

February 20, 2025 12:00 PM
Foundation Automotive sells pair of ‘non-core’ dealerships

Foundation Automotive Corp. in December sold a pair of dealerships in North Dakota to an auto retailer with ties to the area.

February 19, 2025 04:15 PM
Asbury Automotive to acquire Herb Chambers Cos. in blockbuster $1.34 billion deal

Asbury Automotive Group said its planned acquisition of Herb Chambers Cos. includes 33 dealerships, 52 franchises, and three collision centers.

February 18, 2025 01:08 PM
Honda said to be ready to revive merger talks if Nissan CEO Uchida leaves

Honda would be open to resuming negotiations under a new Nissan CEO who could better manage opposition within Nissan, according to the Financial Times.

February 18, 2025 08:08 AM
American Axle stock pops despite $13.7M loss in Q4; key contract extended with Ford

Shares of American Axle stock were up more than 10 percent in Feb. 14 after the supplier reported it made $35 million in 2024 on revenue of $6.12 billion, up just slightly from $6.08 billion a year before.

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February 15, 2025 12:14 PM
Zeekr, Lynk & CO to expand overseas stores with Europe in focus

The group aims to sell 710,000 units this year and make a renewed push overseas targeting European, Middle East and East Asia markets.

February 14, 2025 01:33 PM
Renault holds key to Nissan’s future as Foxconn ponders move

Renault, which is Nissan’s biggest shareholder, will not give up its Nissan stake without seeking a premium from whoever gains control over its longtime alliance partner.

February 12, 2025 01:59 PM
Atlantic Coast Automotive sues Vision Auto sellers, alleging breach of contract in 2022 buy-sell deal

An entity affiliated with Atlantic Coast Automotive has sued the sellers of Vision Auto Group over allegations of breach of contract in its 2022 acquisition of 10 New York franchised dealerships.

February 12, 2025 01:00 PM
Inside the collapse of Nissan and Honda’s $60-billion mega deal

The merger talks unraveled over matters including Honda's abrupt decision that Nissan should become a subsidiary and demands that the Japanese automaker should shed jobs and close plants, Reuters reported.

February 12, 2025 09:43 AM
Foxconn says its aim is cooperation with Nissan, Renault share purchase an option

Foxconn could offer Nissan a lifeline by buying Renault’s stake in Nissan.

February 12, 2025 08:08 AM
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