Tracked deals
16
16 tracked deals across 2019-2026.
Automotive Buyers & Acquisitions in Alabama
Buyer mix
Strategic-led
16 strategic · 4 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2020
4 tracked deals announced in 2020.
Primary Insight
What Stands Out
- Dealership expansion shows up in Montgomery and the Shoals area, including Dream Motor Group and ZT Automotive (division of ZT Corporate) acquisitions of franchise stores.
- Collision repair operators are active in Alabama, with Classic Collision, LLC acquiring Advanced Collision of Semmes, Inc. and Joe Hudson's Collision Center adding a Dothan-area shop.
- Tire, auto service, and car wash acquisitions highlight multi-location growth, including Sun Auto Tire & Service and Mammoth Holdings, LLC transactions.
- Mobility and electrification are represented through acquisitions such as Superior Van & Mobility (wheelchair-accessible mobility) and Mission Critical Electronics (anti-idling, battery storage, and hybrid conversion systems).
- Manufacturing vertical integration appears with Samvardhana Motherson Automotive Systems Group acquiring Alabama-based assets of Bolta US Ltd. for chrome-plated polymer components.
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Top Buyers
Illustrative buyers pulled from tracked transactions on this page. This table is capped and intentionally non-exhaustive.
| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Holdings, LLC | 3 | Atlanta-based conveyor car wash operator running multiple... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Carlock Automotive Group | 1 | Family-owned automotive dealership group operating multip... | Strategic |
| Classic Collision, LLC | 1 | National multi-site auto body and collision repair operat... | Strategic |
| Dream Motor Group | 1 | Privately held luxury and performance automotive retail g... | Strategic |
| Fox Factory Holding Corp. | 1 | Designer and manufacturer of premium suspension, shocks a... | Strategic |
| Joe Hudson's Collision Center | 1 | Operator of a multi-state chain of automotive collision r... | Strategic |
| Kinderhook Industries | 1 | Private investment firm focused on middle-market business... | PE |
| Mission Critical Electronics | 1 | Designer and manufacturer of electrical power conversion,... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Original One Parts | 1 | OE-alternative automotive parts provider specializing in ... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Red Dog Equity LLC | 1 | Private equity firm investing in lower middle-market comp... | PE |
Acquisition Volume in Automotive in Alabama by Year
Last 8 years
Actual
Full-year estimate
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
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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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- 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
- Classic Collision, LLC
- Target
- Advanced Collision of Semmes, Inc.
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Alabama, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Classic Collision, a national multi-site collision repair operator based in Atlanta, has acquired Advanced Collision of Semmes, Inc., a locally owned auto body repair shop in Semmes, Alabama. The acquisition expands Classic Collision's footprint in Alabama as the company continues to add locations to its national network.
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- Buyer
- Joe Hudson's Collision Center
- Target
- Mike Smith's Automotive Collision Center
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Alabama, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Joe Hudson's Collision Center (JHCC), a Montgomery-based multi-location operator of auto body repair shops, has acquired Mike Smith's Automotive Collision Center in Dothan, Alabama. The acquisition adds JHCC's 43rd location in Alabama and its second in the Dothan market as part of the company's ongoing regional expansion.
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- Buyer
- ZT Automotive (division of ZT Corporate)
- Target
- Greenway of the Shoals (4 dealerships: Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FIAT)
- Seller
- Greenway Automotive Group, Greenway of the Shoals
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Alabama, United States
- Type
- Buyout
ZT Automotive, a division of ZT Corporate, acquired four Greenway Automotive stores in the Shoals area of Alabama (Florence and Tuscumbia) — part of a broader expansion that increases ZT Automotive's dealership footprint. The acquired locations (Toyota, Honda, Nissan and Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FIAT franchises) will be rebranded as Singing River dealerships; Greenway Automotive engaged Haig Partners as sell‑side advisor and BMO provided financing.
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June 30, 2023
- Buyer
- Superior Van & Mobility
- Target
- Gulf States Mobility, Inc.
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Alabama, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Superior Van & Mobility, the largest family-owned mobility dealer in the U.S., acquired Gulf States Mobility, a Wetumpka, Alabama-based provider of wheelchair-accessible vehicle sales, installation, service and repair. The transaction closed on June 30, 2023 and expands Superior Van & Mobility's dealer and service footprint and capabilities in the Southeast.
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April 19, 2023
- Buyer
- Samvardhana Motherson Automotive Systems Group, SMP Automotive Systems Alabama Inc.
- Target
- Bolta US Ltd.
- Seller
- Bolta US Ltd.
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Alabama, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Samvardhana Motherson, through its U.S. subsidiary SMP Automotive Systems Alabama Inc., has acquired the Alabama-based assets of Bolta US Ltd. for USD 16.002 million, purchasing USD 35.7 million in fixed assets and USD 4.7 million in inventory to vertically integrate and expand its chrome-plated polymer components capability in the U.S. automotive market.
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September 15, 2022
- Buyer
- Carlock Automotive Group
- Target
- Gulf Coast Auto Group
- Seller
- Roger Tovar
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Alabama, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Carlock Automotive Group, led by Clay Carlock, acquired Gulf Coast Auto Group — a portfolio of four luxury dealerships (Porsche, Audi, Volkswagen and Volvo) in Mobile, Alabama — from owner Roger Tovar. The transaction was facilitated by Performance Brokerage Services and the dealerships will remain at their current locations and be rebranded under the Carlock name.
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July 8, 2022
- Buyer
- Mammoth Holdings LLC
- Target
- The Wash
- Seller
- Eric Smith, Bobby Halbrooks
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Alabama, United States
- Type
- Addon
Mammoth Holdings LLC acquired three operating express conveyor car wash locations in Alabama operating as The Wash from co-owners Eric Smith and Bobby Halbrooks. The acquisition expands Mammoth's presence in the Montgomery/Prattville market and adds to its multi-brand platform, which is PE-backed by Red Dog Equity and operates over 100 locations.
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- Buyer
- Mission Critical Electronics, Windjammer Capital Investors
- Target
- ZeroRPM
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Alabama, United States
- Type
- Addon
Windjammer Capital-backed Mission Critical Electronics (MCE) has acquired ZeroRPM, a U.S.-based pioneer in anti-idling, battery energy storage and vehicle hybrid conversion systems. The add-on strengthens MCE’s vehicle electrification and auxiliary power capabilities and expands ZeroRPM’s access to MCE’s manufacturing, distribution and end-market channels; terms were not disclosed.
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January 7, 2021
- Buyer
- Mammoth Holdings, LLC
- Target
- Fast Trac Express Car Wash
- Seller
- Fast Trac Express Car Wash, HM Nowlin
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Alabama, United States
- Type
- Addon
Atlanta-based Mammoth Holdings, a PE-backed conveyor car wash operator, acquired two express conveyor car washes from Fast Trac Express Car Wash in Tuscaloosa and Northport, Alabama. The deal expands Mammoth's Alabama footprint to 14 stores in the state; Fast Trac's founder HM Nowlin will continue to own and operate three remaining locations.
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December 18, 2020
- Buyer
- THOR Industries, Inc.
- Target
- Tiffin Motor Homes, Inc. (Tiffin Group), Vanleigh RV, Wynne Enterprises, Inc., Roma Enterprises, Inc., Tiffin Door Co., Inc., Water-Way, Inc., Drive-A-Way of Red Bay, Inc.
- Seller
- Tiffin family
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Alabama, United States
- Type
- Buyout
THOR Industries, Inc. acquired Tiffin Motor Homes, Inc. and related companies (the Tiffin Group) for $300 million, effective December 18, 2020. The Tiffin family and existing senior management will continue to run the business, which will operate as a stand-alone company within THOR's portfolio.
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December 17, 2020
- Buyer
- Original One Parts, Kinderhook Industries
- Target
- PartCycle Technologies
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Alabama, United States
- Type
- Addon
Original One Parts, a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, acquired PartCycle Technologies, an e-commerce marketplace for recycled OEM automotive parts. The deal — Original One Parts' first add-on — will expand Original One's online presence, technology capabilities, and parts procurement relationships; PartCycle's leadership team will join Original One.
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August 19, 2020
- Buyer
- Mammoth Holdings, LLC, Red Dog Equity LLC
- Target
- Mr. K Car Wash
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Alabama, United States
- Type
- Addon
Mammoth Holdings, an Atlanta-based conveyor car wash operator backed by Red Dog Equity, has acquired Mr. K Car Wash, an express conveyor car wash with locations in Montgomery, Alabama and Buford, Georgia. The deal expands Mammoth’s footprint in its core Montgomery market—bringing an additional store under Mammoth’s multi-brand portfolio; the seller was not named and broker Christina Son advised the seller.
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February 12, 2020
- Buyer
- Fox Factory Holding Corp.
- Target
- SCA Performance Holdings, Inc.
- Seller
- Kinderhook Industries, LLC
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Alabama, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Fox Factory Holding Corp. agreed to acquire SCA Performance Holdings, Inc. from Kinderhook Industries for $328 million (exclusive of vehicle inventory), with an additional $13 million of contingent retention incentives for key SCA management. The purchase expands FOX's specialty vehicle manufacturing capabilities and North American manufacturing footprint by combining SCA's OEM-authorized upfitting business with FOX's Tuscany operations.
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- Buyer
- TSG Consumer Partners
- Target
- Joe Hudson's Collision Center
- Seller
- Carousel Capital
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Alabama, United States
- Type
- Buyout
TSG Consumer Partners signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Joe Hudson's Collision Center from Carousel Capital, with Carousel and JHCC management remaining minority investors. JHCC operates approximately 110 auto body repair shops across nine Southeastern U.S. states; TSG said it will help scale the platform, expand its geographic footprint, and build out digital and consumer marketing capabilities. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which types of automotive businesses are being acquired in Alabama?
Recent Alabama deals cover dealership ownership, collision repair, tire & auto service, express car washes, wheelchair-accessible mobility providers, and automotive-related component/electrification businesses.
Are the acquisitions mostly single-shop deals or multi-location rollups?
Both show up. Some transactions add one location or one specialized business, while others acquire multiple stores at once—such as dealership groups and a four-store tire/service expansion.
Which recurring buyers appear in the Alabama automotive acquisition activity?
Recurring names in the listed transactions include Mammoth Holdings, LLC, Dream Motor Group, Windjammer Capital Investors (through Mission Critical Electronics), Mission Critical Electronics, Joe Hudson's Collision Center, Sun Auto Tire & Service, Superior Van & Mobility, and THOR Industries, Inc.
Does the Alabama activity include manufacturing or technology-related acquisitions?
Yes. The list includes Samvardhana Motherson Automotive Systems Group acquiring assets of Bolta US Ltd. to expand chrome-plated polymer components capability, and Mission Critical Electronics acquiring ZeroRPM to strengthen vehicle electrification and auxiliary power capabilities.
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