Russ Hubler acquired his first dealership on January 10. Becoming a dealer principal is a tradition in the Hubler family – his grandparents, parents, and siblings are all dealers. He is sett... Read more
Dealership groups expand through acquisition or, less frequently, by obtaining an open point from a manufacturer. After initially growing through acquisition, Friendly Automotive Group in Ne... Read more
By Alysha Webb, Editor and Publisher Is the traditional dealership on its way out or does it have a bright future? That was the question addressed in a recent webinar hosted by The Rawls Gro... Read more
A broker called Jose Arredondo to let him know the Kitahara Buick GMC dealership in Fresno, Calif. was for sale. The broker said the dealership was a perfect fit, Arredondo tells Automotive... Read more
Bill Marsh Automotive Group looks to expand – under the right circumstances. “Expansion has always been part of our strategy,” Bill Marsh Jr. tells Automotive Buy Sell Report. “A lot of grou... Read more
When Chuck Piano was forced to sell his share of a Nissan dealership after the death of his partner, he knew it was only a matter of time before he owned another store. It’s in his blood – P... Read more
Personal relationships are often an important element of a buy sell. That was the case with the Melloy Auto Group’s recent acquisition of Hanson Honda in Farmington, N.M. Steve Melloy has kn... Read more
By Steve Young, International Car Distribution Programme Higher prices for US dealerships and favourable exchange rates against the Euro and UK Pound have prompted a number of US buyers to l... Read more
