#1 Cochran Automotive acquires first Mercedes-Benz store

This photo shows a man standing in front of two Mercedes-Benz sedans, one red and one white/silver in color, inside a dealership showroom. — #1 Cochran Automotive CEO Rob Cochran in the Mercedes-Benz dealership in Ohio the group acquired in 2025 (COURTESY OF #1 COCHRAN AUTOMOTIVE)

March 14, 2025 03:17 PM

A big, regional dealership chain, #1 Cochran Automotive, purchased a rare Mercedes-Benz-Ford dual dealership in Youngstown, Ohio, adding to the group’s presence in the Mahoning Valley area.

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