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#1 Cochran Automotive acquires first Mercedes-Benz store

One of the nation's largest private auto retailers has expanded its presence in Northeast Ohio.

Pritchard Family Auto buys Iowa dealerships including Ford store it once owned

CEO Joe Pritchard said the acquisitions add the Volkswagen brand to Pritchard Family Auto's portfolio and expand the group’s northern Iowa presence with domestic brands.

Connecticut dealer doesn’t let Lexus store acquisition opportunity pass him by

Crabtree Motor Group acquired a Lexus dealership in Connecticut, which sold for the second time since 2022.

Foundation Automotive sells pair of ‘noncore’ dealerships

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

Allen Turner Automotive adds 3 dealerships in Auburn, Ala.

Allen Turner Automotive in December bought three dealerships in Auburn, Ala., where the dealer already had a presence.

Servco adds Toyota dealerships on Hawaii’s Big Island

Servco Pacific Inc. late in 2024 bought two Toyota dealerships on the Big Island of Hawaii.

Sheehy Auto adds Toyota and Volvo dealerships to expand in mid-Atlantic

Sheehy Auto Stores has expanded in the mid-Atlantic region, acquiring two dealerships in Maryland.

Open Roads adds Best Dealerships To Work For store to portfolio

Open Roads Automotive acquired its third store, a Nissan dealership that was recognized among Automotive News' Best Dealerships To Work For this year.

Victory Automotive grows with acquisition of four dealerships in three states

Victory Automotive Group continues its expansion, adding four dealerships in three states since the end of September.

Former general manager forms auto group, buys first dealerships

A former general manager has purchased his first dealerships, in Iowa, as part of the newly created Coleman Automotive Group.

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