Tracked deals
949
949 tracked deals across 2005-2026.
Top Automotive Acquirers (2005-2026)
Buyer mix
Strategic-led
880 strategic · 384 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2025
181 tracked deals announced in 2025.
Primary Insight
What Stands Out
- Buyers range from strategic operators like Trelleborg Group and Volkswagen Group to sponsor-backed platforms such as Kinderhook Industries, LLC and Stellex Capital Management LLC.
- Supplier and aftermarket moves appear alongside retail/service expansion, including acquisitions in the automotive aftermarket space in Italy.
- Geographic activity clusters in the United States (e.g., Ohio, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Colorado, Alabama) plus additional European locations such as Croatia and Austria.
- Deal structures vary from share purchases and carve-out style divestitures (e.g., dealership and aftermarket businesses) to majority recapitalizations and continuation vehicles.
| Deal type seen | Example from page facts | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Share purchase / acquisition | Aspire Biopharma Holdings, Inc. acquires Dura Driver Control Systems | United States |
| Aftermarket business acquisition | Trelleborg Group acquires Huntsman Gomet | Italy |
| Dealership consolidation | MileOne Autogroup acquires Plaza Motors dealerships and collision center | Missouri |
| Stakes / marketplace majority | duPont REGISTRY Group acquires majority stake in Elferspot | Upper Austria, Austria |
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| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinderhook Industries, LLC | 28 | Middle-market private investment firm focused on healthca... | PE |
| Mammoth Holdings, LLC | 25 | Atlanta-based conveyor car wash operator and acquisition ... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Classic Collision, LLC | 20 | National multi-site collision repair operator and network... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Red Dog Equity LLC | 14 | Private equity firm investing in lower middle-market comp... | PE |
| Quality Collision Group | 11 | Owner and operator of an expanding national network of OE... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Stellex Capital Management LLC | 11 | Middle-market private equity firm (about $3.9bn AUM) focu... | PE |
| Straightaway Tire & Auto | 10 | Independent, multi-location aftermarket automotive repair... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| El Car Wash | 9 | Express car wash operator in Florida operating a membersh... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Express Wash Concepts | 9 | Operator and parent company of multiple express car wash ... | Strategic |
| Sonic Automotive, Inc. | 9 | Fortune 500 automotive retailer operating franchised new-... | Strategic |
Acquisition Volume in Automotive by Year
Last 10 years
Actual
Full-year estimate
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
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- Buyer
- Trelleborg Group
- Target
- Huntsman Gomet
- Seller
- Huntsman Corporation
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Italy
- Type
- Divestiture
Huntsman Corporation has announced the sale of Huntsman Gomet, its Italy-based automotive aftermarket business, to Trelleborg Group for €42.5 million (approximately $50 million), subject to customary post-closing adjustments. Huntsman said the proceeds will be used to reduce outstanding borrowings as part of its portfolio streamlining and debt reduction objectives.
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- Buyer
- MidOcean Partners, Hamilton Lane
- Target
- Cloyes Gear and Products
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
MidOcean Partners announced the closing of a single-asset continuation vehicle for Cloyes Gear and Products, securing approximately $300 million in commitments. Hamilton Lane’s funds acted as the sole lead investor, and MidOcean-managed entities will continue to hold a controlling stake, supporting future growth and automotive aftermarket acquisitions.
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April 24, 2026
- Buyer
- HOF Capital, BlueFive Capital
- Target
- Bugatti Rimac, Rimac Group
- Seller
- Porsche AG
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Croatia
- Type
- Divestiture
Porsche has agreed to sell its equity stakes in Bugatti Rimac and Rimac Group to a consortium led by HOF Capital. The transaction was signed on April 24 and remains subject to regulatory clearances, with completion expected before the end of 2026.
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- Buyer
- CenterOak Partners LLC
- Target
- Grismer Tire & Auto Service
- Seller
- John Marshall
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
CenterOak Partners completed a majority recapitalization of Grismer Tire & Auto Service, a leading operator of tire and automotive service centers headquartered in Dayton, Ohio. Terms were not disclosed, and CenterOak said the investment supports Grismer’s continued growth across its regional footprint.
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February 23, 2026
- Buyer
- MileOne Autogroup
- Target
- Plaza Motors (six dealerships and Plaza Collision Center)
- Seller
- Asbury Automotive Group
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Missouri, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Asbury Automotive Group sold six Plaza Motors luxury dealerships and the Plaza Collision Center in the St. Louis market to MileOne Autogroup; the transaction closed on Feb. 23. The Presidio Group advised Asbury on the divestiture. MileOne will retain the Plaza name and use the acquisition to expand its footprint into the St. Louis region with immediate scale across multiple luxury brands.
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- Buyer
- RBM of Atlanta
- Target
- Porsche of Greenville, Land Rover Greenville, Crown Nissan of Greenville
- Seller
- Asbury Automotive Group
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
RBM of Atlanta acquired three Greenville, South Carolina dealerships — Porsche of Greenville, Land Rover Greenville and Crown Nissan of Greenville — from Asbury Automotive Group in a transaction that included related real estate and closed Feb. 23. The Presidio Group advised Asbury on the divestiture; the deal marks RBM's first expansion beyond the metro-Atlanta area as it grows its multi-brand dealership footprint.
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February 23, 2026
- Buyer
- Hunter Automotive Group
- Target
- Victory Chevrolet
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Hunter Automotive Group, a fourth-generation family-owned auto retailer headquartered in Hendersonville, North Carolina, has acquired Victory Chevrolet in Charlotte to establish a presence in the Charlotte market. The company said the acquisition will be seamless for customers and includes a commitment to local community investment through its Hometown Promise initiative.
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February 19, 2026
- Buyer
- EAS Tire & Auto (a Straightaway brand)
- Target
- Total Automotive
- Seller
- Ross Houk
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Colorado, United States
- Type
- Addon
EAS Tire & Auto, a Straightaway brand, acquired Total Automotive in Fort Collins, Colorado, marking EAS's 23rd shop in the state. Owner Ross Houk will transition the location to EAS while the shop continues operating with the same team and local focus.
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February 18, 2026
- Buyer
- E1T1 Automotive Group, Jarryd Carver
- Target
- Audi Gainesville
- Seller
- Warren Henry Automotive Group
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
E1T1 Automotive Group, led by Jarryd Carver, acquired Audi Gainesville from Warren Henry Automotive Group. Haig Partners served as exclusive buy-side advisor; the deal marks E1T1’s first acquisition in Florida and its entry into the luxury segment, with Carver becoming Florida’s first Black Audi dealer.
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February 17, 2026
- Buyer
- duPont REGISTRY Group
- Target
- Elferspot
- Seller
- Markus Klimesch and existing shareholders
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Upper Austria, Austria
- Type
- Buyout
duPont REGISTRY Group (DRG) has acquired a majority stake in Elferspot, the Austria-based marketplace and media platform for pre-owned and classic Porsche sports cars. The deal will keep Elferspot’s team and operations in Austria while enabling international expansion through DRG’s marketing, dealer relationships, editorial reach and commerce capabilities.
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February 17, 2026
- Buyer
- Sun Auto Tire & Service
- Target
- Bay City Tire & Wheel, Black's Tire, Auto Save
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Alabama, United States
- Type
- Addon
Sun Auto Tire & Service acquired four tire and automotive service locations in Alabama through purchases of Bay City Tire & Wheel (Mobile), Black's Tire (Rainsville), and two Auto Save locations (Montgomery and Prattville). The deal expands Sun Auto's Gulf Coast and statewide footprint and folds the four stores into its Sun Auto Network, which now exceeds 550 locations nationwide.
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February 13, 2026
- Buyer
- Bish's RV
- Target
- Cordelia RV
- Seller
- JC Foreman
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Bish's RV has acquired Cordelia RV in Fairfield, California from owner JC Foreman. Cordelia RV will be renamed Bish's RV and remain at its current location; the acquisition is Bish's RV's first dealership in California. Performance Brokerage Services acted as the exclusive sell-side advisor.
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February 13, 2026
- Buyer
- FFUN Group
- Target
- Key Auto Group
- Seller
- Key Auto Group, Evan Ortynsky
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Saskatchewan, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
FFUN Group has acquired Key Auto Group, adding four dealerships and a collision centre in Yorkton and Swan River to expand its presence across Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The deal brings additional OEM brands (Toyota, Cadillac, GMC, Chevrolet, Buick, Kia) into FFUN's portfolio and supports the company's strategy of regional expansion and operational integration.
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February 13, 2026
- Buyer
- Carolwood LP
- Target
- Indian Motorcycle
- Seller
- Polaris Inc.
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Minnesota, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Polaris has completed the separation of Indian Motorcycle into a standalone business and sold a majority stake in the brand to Carolwood LP, an independent private equity firm based in Los Angeles. Financial terms were not disclosed; Polaris said the divestiture allows it to sharpen focus on core powersports businesses while Indian Motorcycle will operate independently under new majority ownership.
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February 12, 2026
- Buyer
- Kedge Cook (Cook Ford Texas)
- Target
- Martin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
- Seller
- Brian Bounds
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Kedge Cook, owner of Cook Ford Texas, acquired Martin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Cleveland, Texas from seller Brian Bounds. The dealership will be renamed Cook Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and will remain at its current location as part of Cook's expanding dealer portfolio.
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February 12, 2026
- Buyer
- Prestige Auto Group
- Target
- Columbiana Ford
- Seller
- Pillar Automotive
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Prestige Auto Group, led by owner George Albanna, has acquired Columbiana Ford in Columbiana, Ohio from Pillar Automotive. The dealership will be renamed Prestige Ford and remains at its current location; Performance Brokerage Services acted as exclusive advisor to the transaction.
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February 10, 2026
- Buyer
- Alliance RV, LLC
- Target
- Midwest Automotive Designs
- Seller
- Terex Corporation, REV Group, Inc.
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Indiana, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Alliance RV, LLC has acquired Midwest Automotive Designs from Terex Corporation (previously part of REV Group). The transaction transfers the Elkhart-based luxury B‑van and motorhome conversion business to Alliance RV as the buyer expands into the motorized recreational-vehicle segment.
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February 10, 2026
- Buyer
- Fulcrum Capital Partners
- Target
- GlassMasters Autoglass
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Alberta, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Fulcrum Capital Partners has made a control investment in GlassMasters Autoglass, a Calgary-based multi-location autoglass repair, replacement and ADAS calibration platform serving retail and commercial customers across four Canadian provinces. Fulcrum intends to support GlassMasters' growth by investing in people, locations and capabilities to expand the company's reach and service offering.
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February 2, 2026
- Buyer
- Matt Bowers Automotive Group
- Target
- Bill Estes Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
- Seller
- Asbury Automotive Group
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Indiana, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Matt Bowers Automotive Group acquired Bill Estes Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Brownsburg, Indiana from Asbury Automotive Group, closing on February 2, 2026. The acquisition is Matt Bowers Automotive Group's first Indiana location and expands its Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram franchise footprint while bringing the dealership into operation as Indy Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram.
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January 28, 2026
- Buyer
- Murgado Automotive Group
- Target
- Toyota of Lincoln Park
- Seller
- AutoCanada, Leader Automotive Group
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Murgado Automotive Group has acquired Toyota of Lincoln Park, a Chicago-area Toyota dealership formerly owned by AutoCanada’s U.S. subsidiary Leader Automotive Group. Haig Partners served as exclusive sell-side advisor on the transaction, which represents a local-market expansion for Murgado and a divestiture by AutoCanada/Leader Automotive Group.
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January 23, 2026
- Buyer
- Bommarito Automotive Group
- Target
- David Taylor Ellisville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
- Seller
- David Taylor
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Missouri, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Bommarito Automotive Group has acquired David Taylor Ellisville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Ellisville, Missouri from owner David Taylor. The dealership will be renamed Bommarito Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and continue operating at its current location; Performance Brokerage Services served as the sell-side advisor.
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January 12, 2026
- Buyer
- Collision Partners
- Target
- Fantastic Finishes, Chassis Master
- Seller
- Russ Swift, Owners of Chassis Master
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Collision Partners, a Raleigh-based collision-repair platform, completed acquisitions of Fantastic Finishes and Chassis Master as the first two deals in its quality-first growth strategy across the Southeastern United States. The transactions bring experienced operators (including Fantastic Finishes founder Russ Swift) into the platform leadership while preserving local brands and expanding capabilities in luxury OEM, dealership and insurer channels.
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January 9, 2026
- Buyer
- Club Car Wash
- Target
- Matt's Carwash
- Seller
- Matt Speicer
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Club Car Wash has acquired the single-site Matt's Carwash at 1165 S. Illinois Route 31 in Crystal Lake, Illinois. The location is being renovated and will reopen as a Club Car Wash in February, expanding Club Car Wash's presence in Illinois and adding to its nationwide network.
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January 6, 2026
- Buyer
- The Riverside Company
- Target
- Certified Collision Group
- Seller
- Incline Equity Partners
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
The Riverside Company has invested in Certified Collision Group (CCG), a subscription-based membership network serving independent collision repair shops across the United States and Canada. Incline Equity Partners, which acquired CCG in 2022, sold the business to Riverside as part of an exit following significant revenue growth and strategic expansion under Incline's ownership.
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January 2, 2026
- Buyer
- Audax Strategic Capital, Golub Capital
- Target
- Strickland Brothers
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Audax Strategic Capital made a structured, non-control equity investment in Strickland Brothers, the Princeton Equity Group-backed quick-lube and automotive maintenance platform, to fund M&A activity and support national expansion. The financing (part of a broader $360 million committed financing led by Golub Capital) closed in early January 2026; financial terms were not disclosed.
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December 23, 2025
- Buyer
- HARMAN International
- Target
- ZF Group’s Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) business
- Seller
- ZF Group
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Connecticut, United States
- Type
- Buyout
HARMAN, a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire ZF Group’s Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) business for €1.5 billion. The acquired ADAS capabilities (compute solutions, smart cameras, radars, and ADAS software) will be integrated into HARMAN’s centralized compute and digital cockpit roadmap for software-defined vehicle architectures.
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December 22, 2025
- Buyer
- America's Auto Auction
- Target
- Expressway Auto Auction Inc.
- Seller
- Scott Tracy, Jeff Tracy
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
America's Auto Auction (America's Group) has acquired Expressway Auto Auction Inc., a family-owned auction in Dansville, New York, and will relaunch the location as America's Auto Auction New York while continuing weekly Tuesday sales. Sellers Scott and Jeff Tracy announced the sale and said family members Kyle Tracy and Lyndsey Tracy will remain with the operation; the acquisition expands America's Auto Auction's footprint in the Northeast and broadens its national remarketing network.
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December 22, 2025
- Buyer
- LFM Capital
- Target
- Vintage Air
- Seller
- Mangrove Equity Partners
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
LFM Capital has acquired Vintage Air, a San Antonio-based designer and manufacturer of aftermarket air‑conditioning systems for classic and late‑model cars and trucks, from Mangrove Equity Partners. Mangrove credited operational improvements, D2C expansion and an earlier add‑on (AC Solutions) for strengthening Vintage Air prior to the sale; LFM Capital will add Vintage Air as a platform investment to expand its niche manufacturing portfolio.
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- Buyer
- ZT Automotive, Badar Family Office
- Target
- Maus Acura | North Tampa, Maus Nissan | North Tampa, Maus Nissan | New Port Richey, Maus Nissan | Brooksville
- Seller
- Maus Family Automotive
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
ZT Automotive, owned by the Badar Family Office and managed by ZT Corporate, acquired four Maus Family Automotive dealership locations in the Tampa Bay area (Maus Acura | North Tampa; Maus Nissan | North Tampa; Maus Nissan | New Port Richey; Maus Nissan | Brooksville). The deal expands ZT Automotive's footprint in Florida, adding the Acura brand and strengthening its Nissan presence as part of a broader regional growth strategy.
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December 18, 2025
- Buyer
- EAS Tire & Auto, Straightaway Tire & Auto
- Target
- 5th Gear Automotive
- Seller
- Eric Gibson, Erika Strauss
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Colorado, United States
- Type
- Buyout
EAS Tire & Auto, a Straightaway brand, has acquired 5th Gear Automotive, adding the shop as the company’s 22nd location in Colorado. The acquisition brings the 5th Gear team into EAS’s network and expands EAS’s ability to serve more local customers across the state.
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December 18, 2025
- Buyer
- Midas International, LLC
- Target
- Max Auto Supply Company
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Midas International, LLC has acquired Max Auto Supply Company, a long-standing Midas franchisee that operates 111 service centers across six U.S. states. Max Auto, headquartered in Toledo, Ohio with over 650 employees, will continue operating as a standalone business under the Midas/Mavis platform to strengthen the group's retail service footprint.
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December 16, 2025
- Buyer
- Kunes Auto & RV Group
- Target
- Quietwoods RV, Scenic RV
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Wisconsin, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Kunes Auto & RV Group has acquired Quietwoods RV and Scenic RV, adding store locations across Wisconsin including Sturgeon Bay, Fox Valley, Slinger, Wisconsin Dells and Janesville. The deal expands Kunes' RV retail, service and storage capacity in key camping communities while preserving existing staff and the acquired brands' local names.
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December 16, 2025
- Buyer
- Bertram Capital
- Target
- Left Lane Auto, LLC
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Bertram Capital has made an investment in Left Lane Auto, a Champaign, Illinois–headquartered tire retail and automotive-service platform operating more than 75 locations across 18 states. Terms were not disclosed; Bertram will partner with Left Lane’s management to accelerate growth, invest in technology through Bertram Labs, and support continued acquisitions to build a national platform.
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- Buyer
- Pablo River Partners, Charlie Tomm
- Target
- Dick Smith Hyundai
- Seller
- Dick Smith Automotive, Brian Smith
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Jacksonville-based investment firm Pablo River Partners, led by Charlie Tomm, acquired Dick Smith Hyundai in Greenville, South Carolina from Brian Smith and Dick Smith Automotive. The dealership will be renamed Hyundai of Greenville and remain at its current location, expanding Pablo River Partners' presence in the Southeast.
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- Buyer
- AutoNation, Inc.
- Target
- Jerry's Toyota
- Seller
- Jerry's Automotive Group, James Stautberg, Stautberg family
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Maryland, United States
- Type
- Buyout
AutoNation, Inc. acquired Jerry's Toyota from Jerry's Automotive Group, effective December 8, 2025. The dealership — renamed AutoNation Toyota White Marsh — represents roughly $123 million in annual revenue, about 2,600 annual retail unit sales and adds approximately 110 associates, strengthening AutoNation's footprint in the Mid-Atlantic and marking its first Toyota store in Maryland.
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December 7, 2025
- Buyer
- Fastco Canada, Groupe Touchette
- Target
- ENVY wheel brand
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Fastco Canada, a subsidiary of Groupe Touchette, acquired the ENVY wheel brand to strengthen its portfolio and expand its footprint in the Canadian/North American wheel market. Fastco will lead product development and brand positioning while Groupe Touchette will manage market deployment and customer support through its national distribution network, improving product availability and fitment precision (FastFinder).
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December 5, 2025
- Buyer
- Burnout Brands, Hidden Harbor Capital Partners
- Target
- Brian Tooley Racing
- Seller
- Employees of Brian Tooley Racing
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Kentucky, United States
- Type
- Addon
Burnout Brands, a performance automotive platform and portfolio company of Hidden Harbor Capital Partners, has acquired Brian Tooley Racing, a Kentucky-based manufacturer of high-performance camshafts, valvetrain components and intake manifold engineering. The acquisition brings BTR into Burnout Brands' portfolio (which includes Monster Transmission, BD Diesel and D&J Precision Machine) to expand product development, manufacturing capabilities and aftermarket market reach.
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December 5, 2025
- Buyer
- Classic Collision, LLC
- Target
- Kendrick Paint & Body
- Seller
- Owners of Kendrick Paint & Body
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Georgia, United States
- Type
- Addon
Classic Collision, a national multi-site collision repair operator based in Atlanta, acquired Kendrick Paint & Body, a nine-location family-owned collision repair network serving Augusta, GA and Aiken, SC. The deal expands Classic Collision’s footprint in Georgia and South Carolina as part of its ongoing network growth strategy.
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December 2, 2025
- Buyer
- Miller Industries, Inc.
- Target
- Omars S.p.A.
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Piedmont, Italy
- Type
- Buyout
Miller Industries, Inc. completed an all-cash acquisition of Omars S.p.A., an Italian designer and manufacturer of towing and recovery vehicles, for approximately €17.5 million (about $20.3 million). The deal expands Miller Industries' European footprint, adds manufacturing capacity and a recognized local brand, and is expected to be accretive in year one (Omars reported ~ $27 million revenue in 2024).
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- Buyer
- Flagstop Car Wash, Garnett Station Partners
- Target
- Dave's Auto Spa, Clean Machine, Aqua Wash
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Virginia, United States
- Type
- Addon
Flagstop Car Wash announced the acquisition of three regional car wash businesses—Dave's Auto Spa, Clean Machine and Aqua Wash—and opened a new site in Ashland, Virginia. The deals expand Flagstop's footprint across Central Virginia (including Charlottesville), support conversion of acquired sites to its express model, and build on prior investment from Garnett Station Partners.
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December 2, 2025
- Buyer
- All County Tire & Auto, Straightaway Tire & Auto
- Target
- JC Automotive
- Seller
- John Celona (founder)
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
All County Tire & Auto, a Straightaway brand, has acquired JC Automotive, a family-owned auto repair shop in St. Petersburg, Florida. The acquisition expands All County's presence on Florida's west coast and brings JC Automotive's team into the All County/Straightaway platform.
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- Buyer
- Dream Motor Group
- Target
- Toyota of Montgomery, Lexus of Montgomery
- Seller
- Sutherlin Automotive Group, Brett Sutherlin
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Alabama, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Dream Motor Group, led by Nick Saban and Joe Agresti, purchased Toyota of Montgomery and Lexus of Montgomery in Montgomery, Alabama from Sutherlin Automotive Group in a deal valued at $151 million. Pinnacle Mergers & Acquisitions served as the broker; the acquisition expands Dream Motor Group’s luxury and performance dealership footprint across the Southeast.
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- Buyer
- LEHR, Broadwing Capital
- Target
- Systems for Public Safety, Inc.
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Addon
LEHR, a national emergency vehicle upfitting platform and portfolio company of Broadwing Capital, acquired Systems for Public Safety, Inc., a Pacific Northwest provider serving law enforcement, fire, and municipal agencies. The add-on expands LEHR's geographic footprint into the Pacific Northwest and adds specialized upfitting and technical capabilities across emergency vehicle categories.
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November 24, 2025
- Buyer
- WhiteWater Express Car Wash
- Target
- Time to Shine Car Wash
- Seller
- Mike Roper (Owner)
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
WhiteWater Express Car Wash, a Houston-based express car wash operator, has acquired Time to Shine Car Wash’s 12-location South Carolina portfolio (10 operating locations and 2 in development), including eight sites in Charleston and four in Columbia. The acquisition marks WhiteWater’s entry into South Carolina and expands its national footprint to 141 locations across seven states, with plans to rebrand the acquired sites to WhiteWater Express in early 2026.
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November 24, 2025
- Buyer
- Sigma Performance Services Racing (SPS Racing)
- Target
- AM Racing
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Sigma Performance Services Racing (SPS Racing) has acquired AM Racing, combining the two motorsports organizations and leveraging technical support from Ford Racing. The deal brings AM Racing into SPS's expanded national footprint — including entries in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and ARCA Menards Series — and aims to accelerate driver development, engineering performance and competitive capability for the 2026 season.
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November 20, 2025
- Buyer
- Spotless Brands, Access Holdings
- Target
- Pete's Express Car Wash
- Seller
- Pete's Express Car Wash, Altringer family
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Type
- Addon
Spotless Brands, a portfolio company of Access Holdings, acquired Pete's Express Car Wash, adding six express-only sites in the Greater Philadelphia area that will operate under the Flagship Carwash brand. The transaction was financed via Spotless's expanded $450 million credit facility and supports the company's strategic expansion and densification across Philadelphia, New York and New Jersey.
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November 19, 2025
- Buyer
- Penske Automotive Group
- Target
- Longo Toyota, Longo Lexus, Lexus of Stevens Creek, Longo Toyota of Prosper
- Seller
- D. Longo, Inc., El Monte Automotive Group, Inc., LTP Automotive, LLC, S J Automotive, LLC
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Penske Automotive Group acquired four high-volume Toyota and Lexus dealerships — Longo Toyota, Longo Lexus (El Monte), Lexus of Stevens Creek (San Jose), and Longo Toyota of Prosper (Texas) — expanding its presence in Southern and Northern California and the Dallas market. The stores retailed more than 28,000 new and used vehicles in 2024, are expected to add roughly $1.5 billion in annualized revenue, and the transaction closed on November 19, 2025 (financed via the company’s U.S. credit agreement and a note payable to the seller).
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November 17, 2025
- Buyer
- CollisionRight
- Target
- Sonny's Body Shop, Traverse Body and Paint, Dexter's, Minton
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Addon
Ohio-based, private equity-backed MSO CollisionRight acquired multiple independent collision repair shops — including Sonny's Body Shop and Traverse Body and Paint (Traverse City, MI), Dexter's (Bradford, PA) and Minton (Bloomington, IN) — bringing its network to 125 locations. The company retains local shop branding while integrating back-office systems, insurance relationships and operational best practices as it pursues additional density across the Midwest and Mid‑Atlantic.
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November 12, 2025
- Buyer
- Nivel Parts & Manufacturing Co., LLC
- Target
- Bolt Energy USA
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Nivel Parts & Manufacturing Co., LLC has acquired Bolt Energy USA, a manufacturer of lithium batteries for personal transportation vehicles (PTVs) including golf cars. The deal brings Bolt’s battery technology into Nivel’s distribution and aftermarket portfolio to strengthen its product offering for PTV dealers and accelerate electrification initiatives.
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November 12, 2025
- Buyer
- GreatWater 360 Auto Care
- Target
- Complete Auto Body & Repair (mechanical repair division)
- Seller
- Complete Auto Body & Repair, Kurt Barks
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Missouri, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
GreatWater 360 Auto Care has entered the Missouri market by acquiring the three-location mechanical repair division of Complete Auto Body & Repair, expanding its national footprint to nine states and bringing its network closer to 150 locations. The deal covers only the mechanical repair operations (collision repair and towing remain independently owned) and preserves local leadership, branding, and staff while granting the shops access to GreatWater's training, operational support, and teammate benefits.
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