Automotive Acquisitions in 2025

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

Quality Collision Group (QCG) has acquired 1st Class Auto, a Pompano Beach-based luxury vehicle collision repair shop, marking QCG's entry into Florida as its 13th state. FOCUS Investment Banking served as exclusive financial advisor to 1st Class Auto; the acquisition expands QCG's national network of OEM-certified repair facilities.

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.

Rapson Performance Group has acquired Clinton Township, Michigan-based Katech Engineering from Enginuity Power Systems. The deal transfers ownership of the high-performance engine and vehicle builder to Rapson, which said the acquisition will expand Katech's product and service offerings, accelerate engineering and development, and strengthen its presence in motorsports and performance markets.

Lithia & Driveway (LAD) acquired two luxury Southern California dealerships — Porsche Beverly Hills and Audi Santa Monica — adding an estimated $450 million of annualized revenue. The purchases, sourced from owner Geoff Emery, expand Lithia's luxury retail network and were financed with existing on‑balance sheet capacity.

Coast Counties Truck & Equipment Co., part of The Jim Pattison Group, has acquired the business assets of Golden State Peterbilt to expand its presence and service capabilities across Central and Northern California. The deal transfers Golden State Peterbilt locations, employees, customers, and operations into Coast Counties, strengthening its Peterbilt sales, parts, leasing, and full-service repair footprint in the region.

CollisionRight LLC has acquired several regional auto body shops — Sonny's Body Shop, Traverse Body and Paint, Dexter's and Minton — expanding its corporately owned network to 125 locations. The acquisitions broaden CollisionRight's footprint across Michigan, Pennsylvania and Indiana as part of its disciplined add-on growth strategy; the company now employs approximately 1,650 teammates and repairs more than 100,000 vehicles annually.

Harbinger Motors acquired autonomous-driving and computer-vision company Phantom AI in November 2025 and will integrate Phantom AI’s technology into its medium-duty electric and hybrid vehicles beginning in 2026. Separately, Phantom AI’s computer vision will be licensed to ZF Group’s ADAS business for passenger car applications; Phantom AI’s ~30-person Mountain View team will continue operating from California.

Golling Automotive Group, led by Bill Golling, has acquired Mark Chevrolet in Wayne, Michigan from owner Charles Cabana. Performance Brokerage Services advised on the transaction; the store will be renamed Golling Chevrolet as Golling expands its footprint in the Detroit market.

Young Automotive Group has agreed to acquire Larry H. Miller Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Riverdale from Asbury Automotive, expanding the buyer's presence in Weber County, Utah. The location will be renamed Young Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Riverdale and Jacob Sobers will be appointed general manager.

Express Wash Concepts acquired a single former ZIPS Car Wash site at 12167 Montgomery Road in Cincinnati, Ohio, adding the location to its portfolio. The purchase strengthens Express Wash Concepts’ footprint in the Greater Cincinnati market as part of its strategy to acquire and convert existing sites for its express-wash brands.

ONCAP, the lower mid‑market private equity platform of Onex Corporation, has partnered with CSN Collision in a growth investment to acquire various collision centres from CSN founders, who will remain shareholders. The capital and partnership will enable CSN to establish a scaled platform of corporate-owned collision repair centres and accelerate add-on acquisitions across North America and Europe.

Classic Collision, a national multi-site collision repair operator based in Atlanta, acquired Fawbush Body Shop in Livingston, Texas. The acquisition expands Classic Collision's network in Texas by adding a locally owned collision repair facility with over 30 years of service to the community.

LFM Capital has acquired Vintage Air, a San Antonio‑based manufacturer of performance aftermarket automotive HVAC systems, making the company a new LFM portfolio company. Northstar Capital provided debt financing and an equity co‑investment to support LFM’s acquisition and future growth initiatives.

Northern Roads Auto Group has acquired Bill's Toyota — widely described as Canada’s oldest Toyota dealership — from the Pasincky family (William Pasincky Jr. and Michael Pasincky). Performance Brokerage Services advised and represented both parties in the transaction as Northern Roads expands its dealership footprint in Ontario (Fort Erie).

Lithia & Driveway (LAD) acquired Stivers Decatur Subaru in the Atlanta/Decatur market to increase network density in the Southeast and strengthen its import mix. The acquisition, financed with on-balance-sheet capacity, is expected to bring an estimated $100 million in annualized revenue and deepens Lithia's footprint in a growth market.

Sun Auto Tire & Service acquired seven Vannoy's Tires locations in the greater Pensacola, Florida region, adding strategic infill to its existing Gulf Coast footprint. The transaction expands Sun Auto's presence in Florida and the Gulf Coast while preserving continuity for Vannoy employees and customers.

Puget Collision has acquired J&W Auto Body in a strategic deal to expand its regional auto body repair platform. Focus Advisors served as exclusive M&A advisor to J&W Auto Body; transaction terms were not disclosed and the deal is intended to scale Puget Collision’s operations and preserve J&W’s culture and service quality.

Chad Richardson, owner of Richardson Motors in Dubuque, acquired Louisburg Garage, a long-running Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram dealership in Cuba City, Wisconsin, from the Mike Timmerman and Mary Ann Timmerman Survivors Trust. The business will be renamed Richardson Motors Wisconsin, Inc., expanding Richardson's dealership portfolio and local market presence.

Thirty31 Partners, a Huxley, Iowa-based private equity firm, has acquired Jerry Carney & Sons, Inc., a family-owned auto parts and vehicle recycling business headquartered in Ames, Iowa. The company will continue operating under its existing brand and management while Thirty31 provides capital and operational support to drive growth in the automotive aftermarket and recycling sectors; 1st National Bank of Ames supported the transaction.

US Auto Trust has acquired Boardwalk Auto Group's Dallas operations, adding Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Pagani and Czinger dealerships to its portfolio. The transaction expands US Auto Trust's luxury automotive retail footprint and strengthens its presence in the Texas high-end vehicle market.

Turnspire Capital Partners' portfolio company Infinity Engineered Products acquired Meklas Otomotiv, a Turkey-based air spring manufacturer founded in 1986. The acquisition adds production capacity and engineering capability to support re‑introducing the Goodyear air springs brand in Europe and accelerates Infinity's geographic expansion into the EMEA aftermarket and OEM markets.

An affiliate of Pacific Avenue Capital Partners has completed the acquisition of Pick Your Part from LKQ Corporation. Pick Your Part, a nationwide self-service auto salvage yard operator with 61 locations, will operate as a standalone platform under Pacific Avenue (with Partners Capital as a lead co-investor) and pursue strategic growth initiatives including add-on M&A while management remains in place.

Susquehanna Growth Equity (SGE) has made a strategic growth investment in Tint World Automotive Styling Centers, marking Tint World's first institutional capital. The funding will be used to accelerate franchise development, enhance operational support, and expand the brand's presence across the U.S. and internationally.

Swickard Auto Group, led by Jeff Swickard, has purchased BMW of Portland (including its real estate) from Lithia Motors. The acquisition preserves dealership jobs and keeps the BMW franchise in the Goose Hollow neighborhood as Swickard expands his Oregon footprint and local investments.

Humanetics has completed the merger of mg-sensor GmbH into Humanetics Europe GmbH, consolidating both businesses under the Humanetics Europe name. The integration brings mg-sensor's precision sensor technology together with Humanetics' crash test dummy, instrumentation and safety-system capabilities to streamline operations and accelerate development of vehicle safety solutions.

Shottenkirk Automotive Group has acquired Subaru of Jacksonville, marking Shottenkirk's entry into the Subaru brand and the Jacksonville, Florida market. Heritage Capital Group served as exclusive sell-side advisor to Subaru of Jacksonville (owned by Phil Porter Sr./the Porter family); terms were not disclosed.

America's Auto Auction, part of America's Group, has acquired Mid-State Auto Auction in New York Mills, Minnesota, rebranding it as America's Auto Auction Minnesota. The acquisition expands America's Auto Auction's footprint into Minnesota as part of a broader national growth strategy and keeps the existing Mid-State management team in place to preserve local service continuity.