Tracked deals
91
91 tracked deals across 2016-2026.
Automotive Buyers & Acquisitions in California
Buyer mix
Strategic-led
80 strategic · 35 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2022
22 tracked deals announced in 2022.
Primary Insight
What Stands Out
- Dealer groups show up repeatedly, including Sonic Automotive and Lithia & Driveway (LAD), with multiple California dealership acquisitions.
- California dealmaking is not limited to sales floors: collision repair (via membership network) and express car wash footprints also appear.
- Expansion themes vary by buyer type—some deals add new locations (e.g., multi-dealership rollups), while others bring in services, capabilities, or engineering/IP.
- Central/Northern and Southern California both surface in recent activity, from Fairifield and the Los Angeles market to Santa Monica, Santa Rosa, and Corona.
Build a buyer list for your Automotive deal
Find buyers actively acquiring automotive companies.
Find buyers like these for your dealBuyer Snapshot
Top Buyers
Illustrative buyers pulled from tracked transactions on this page. This table is capped and intentionally non-exhaustive.
| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinderhook Industries, LLC | 5 | Middle‑market private investment firm focused on building... | PE |
| Wheel Pros | 5 | Designer, manufacturer and distributor of proprietary bra... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| LUV Car Wash | 4 | Nationwide express car wash platform focused on rapid exp... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Bestop, Inc. | 3 | Manufacturer and seller of soft tops and fabric accessori... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. | 3 | Private investment firm focused on partnering with manage... | PE |
| Lithia & Driveway (LAD) | 3 | Public automotive retail company operating a national net... | Strategic |
| Big Brand Tire & Service | 2 | Operator of retail tire and automotive service centers of... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Clearlake Capital Group | 2 | Private equity firm that provides capital and operational... | PE |
| Sonic Automotive, Inc. | 2 | Fortune 500 automotive and powersports retailer operating... | Strategic |
| Sun Auto Tire & Service, Inc. | 2 | Leading provider/operator of aftermarket automotive repai... | Strategic |
Acquisition Volume in Automotive in California by Year
Last 8 years
Actual
Full-year estimate
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
-
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.
-
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.
-
November 11, 2025
- Buyer
- Lithia & Driveway (LAD)
- Target
- Porsche Beverly Hills, Audi Santa Monica
- Seller
- Geoff Emery
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
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.
-
November 6, 2025
- Buyer
- Coast Counties Truck & Equipment Co., The Jim Pattison Group
- Target
- Golden State Peterbilt
- Seller
- Golden State Peterbilt
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
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.
-
August 19, 2025
- Buyer
- Sonic Automotive, Inc.
- Target
- Jaguar Land Rover Santa Monica
- Seller
- Redwood Automotive I, LLC, Sudhir Sood
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Sonic Automotive, a Fortune 500 automotive retailer based in Charlotte, has acquired Jaguar Land Rover Santa Monica from Redwood Automotive I, LLC (dealer principal Sudhir Sood), expanding its Southern California footprint. The deal brings Sonic's total Jaguar Land Rover dealerships in the United States to 11 and strengthens its position as the largest Jaguar Land Rover retailer by volume in the U.S.
-
- Buyer
- LUV Car Wash
- Target
- Big Ben Express Car Wash
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
LUV Car Wash has acquired Big Ben Express Car Wash at 16490 Paramount Blvd in Paramount, California. The purchase expands LUV's footprint in the Los Angeles market and strengthens its density-driven, community-focused express car wash network in Southern California.
-
July 16, 2025
- Buyer
- Pronto.ai
- Target
- SafeAI
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Pronto.ai has acquired SafeAI to combine multi-sensor autonomous capabilities and ASIL D safety frameworks with Pronto’s camera-first Autonomous Haulage System, strengthening its leadership in off-road autonomy for mining, quarrying, and construction. The deal brings SafeAI’s engineering team and IP into Pronto to accelerate product capability expansion, commercial deployments, and global growth.
-
- Buyer
- Sonic Automotive, Inc.
- Target
- Jaguar Land Rover Los Angeles, Jaguar Land Rover Newport Beach, Jaguar Land Rover San Jose, Land Rover Pasadena
- Seller
- US Auto Trust
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Sonic Automotive, a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, acquired four Jaguar Land Rover dealerships in California — Jaguar Land Rover Los Angeles, Jaguar Land Rover Newport Beach, Jaguar Land Rover San Jose, and Land Rover Pasadena — from US Auto Trust. The acquisition adds approximately $500 million of annual revenue, expands Sonic's national footprint to 177 franchises, and makes Sonic the largest Jaguar Land Rover retail ownership group in the U.S. by volume.
-
- Buyer
- Victor Oh (Grace Motorcars), Uwe and Chris Waizenegger (Mercedes-Benz of Pleasanton)
- Target
- Audi West Covina, Subaru of Hayward (formerly One Subaru)
- Seller
- Envision Motors, Brian McCafferty, Devin McCafferty
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Dave Cantin Group announced the closings of two California dealership transactions in June 2025: Audi West Covina was sold by Envision Motors to Victor Oh (Grace Motorcars), and Subaru of Hayward (formerly One Subaru) was sold by Brian and Devin McCafferty to Uwe and Chris Waizenegger of Mercedes‑Benz of Pleasanton. Both deals were strategic divestitures enabling sellers to realign portfolios or exit, while buyers expanded or added prime Bay Area retail points.
-
June 11, 2025
- Buyer
- Mike Hong, Jerry Heuer
- Target
- Larry H. Miller Toyota Corona
- Seller
- Asbury Automotive Group
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Asbury Automotive Group sold the Larry H. Miller Toyota Corona dealership (including related real estate and business operations) to dealer-operators Mike Hong and Jerry Heuer; the transaction closed on June 9. The Presidio Group advised Asbury on the divestiture, and the new owners will rename the location Toyota of Corona.
-
May 7, 2025
- Buyer
- LUV Car Wash
- Target
- Inglewood Express Car Wash
- Seller
- Farad Simab
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Addon
LUV Car Wash acquired Inglewood Express Car Wash from owner Farad Simab on May 7, expanding the company's footprint in the Los Angeles market and bringing LUV's total locations to 77 nationwide. LUV intends to modernize the acquired site and integrate it into its express car wash network to provide enhanced customer experience.
-
April 3, 2025
- Buyer
- LUV Car Wash
- Target
- Future Express Car Wash
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Addon
LUV Car Wash acquired Future Express Car Wash, adding the Rohnert Park location to its growing network and strengthening its presence in the Santa Rosa, California market. The deal supports LUV's regional expansion and aligns with its strategy to modernize sites using industry-leading technology and eco-friendly practices.
-
March 25, 2025
- Buyer
- Trophy Automotive Dealer Group (TADG)
- Target
- Kia of Cerritos
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Trophy Automotive Dealer Group (TADG) has acquired Kia of Cerritos, a leading Kia dealership in Cerritos, California. The purchase expands TADG’s Southern California portfolio and is intended to enhance customer experience, service capabilities and operational scale at the Cerritos location.
-
March 4, 2025
- Buyer
- Lithia & Driveway (LAD)
- Target
- Elk Grove Subaru
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Lithia & Driveway (LAD) acquired Elk Grove Subaru in Elk Grove, California, adding the dealership to its Sacramento-area retail network and strengthening density in the Southwest region. The acquisition, financed with existing on‑balance sheet capacity, is expected to add approximately $100 million of annual revenue to LAD.
-
February 20, 2025
- Buyer
- Valvoline, Inc.
- Target
- Breeze Autocare
- Seller
- Greenbriar Equity Group, L.P.
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Valvoline, Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Breeze Autocare, a Pleasanton, California–based operator of quick lube, car wash, and light repair services, from Greenbriar Equity Group. Breeze operates more than 200 locations and serves over 1.8 million customers annually; the deal expands Valvoline's retail service network and capabilities across the United States.
-
February 13, 2025
- Buyer
- Trive Capital
- Target
- Chilton Auto Body
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Dallas-based private equity firm Trive Capital has made a strategic investment in Chilton Auto Body, a San Carlos, California-headquartered collision repair platform that operates 20 shops across California. The partnership will support Chilton’s growth through M&A and new brownfield locations while expanding its EV repair and insurer-facing capabilities; financial terms were not disclosed.
-
February 4, 2025
- Buyer
- General Motors
- Target
- GM Cruise Holdings LLC, Cruise
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
General Motors has completed its previously announced acquisition of GM Cruise Holdings LLC, making Cruise a wholly owned GM subsidiary after approval of GM's merger offer by the Cruise board. GM will integrate Cruise's autonomous-vehicle and ADAS technology into its Super Cruise platform and focus on accelerating development of driving assistance and personal autonomous vehicle capabilities.
-
January 1, 2025
- Buyer
- Bakhtiari Auto Group, Oscar Bakhtiari, Brian Bakhtiari
- Target
- Acura of Fremont
- Seller
- Bruce Kavich
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Bakhtiari Auto Group (led by Oscar and Brian Bakhtiari) has acquired Acura of Fremont in Fremont, California from long-time owner Bruce Kavich. Haig Partners served as exclusive sell‑side advisor; Kavich sold the dealership to focus full time on his customer-retention software business, Carveeps.
-
January 1, 2025
- Buyer
- Big Brand Tire & Service
- Target
- Tred Shed Tire Pros
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Big Brand Tire & Service has acquired Tred Shed Tire Pros in Pittsburg, California and will rebrand the location under the Big Brand Tire banner. The acquisition brings Tred Shed customers into Big Brand's network while preserving existing appointments and warranties and expanding Big Brand's local service footprint.
-
November 26, 2024
- Buyer
- Yelp Inc.
- Target
- RepairPal
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Yelp Inc. has completed its acquisition of RepairPal, an online auto services platform, for approximately $80 million in cash. The deal brings RepairPal’s certified network of U.S. repair shops and related technology into Yelp to expand its local services offerings.
-
- Buyer
- TruckPro, LLC
- Target
- Advanced Distribution Company
- Seller
- Terry Hearron
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
TruckPro, LLC has acquired Advanced Distribution Company, a Bakersfield-based aftermarket supplier of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts and fleet maintenance services. The acquisition expands TruckPro’s presence and service capabilities in California, adding Advanced Distribution’s two locations and regional customer relationships to TruckPro’s national distribution network.
-
September 12, 2024
- Buyer
- Holand Automotive Group
- Target
- Ferrari of Rancho Mirage
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Montreal-based Holand Automotive Group has acquired Ferrari of Rancho Mirage, adding a third Ferrari dealership to its North American portfolio. The acquisition strengthens Holand's presence on the U.S. West Coast and expands its access to high-net-worth customers in the Palm Springs and Coachella Valley markets.
-
April 26, 2024
- Buyer
- Crash Champions
- Target
- DC Autocraft
- Seller
- David Nordeen (founder / owner of DC Autocraft), DC Autocraft (owners)
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Addon
Crash Champions, a founder-led multi-shop operator of collision repair centers, has acquired DC Autocraft, a Burbank, California collision repair center specialized in luxury OEM-certified and EV repairs. The acquisition (finalized April 26, 2024) expands Crash Champions' Luxe | EV Certified premium service line and immediately transitions DC Autocraft operations into the Crash Champions network.
-
April 15, 2024
- Buyer
- Gee Auto Group
- Target
- Honda World of Westminster
- Seller
- Bill Piercey, Tom Chadwell
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Pinnacle Mergers & Acquisitions represented owners Bill Piercey and Tom Chadwell in the sale of Honda World of Westminster in Orange County, California to Gee Auto Group. The dealership will operate under the new name Honda of Westminster following the transaction.
-
April 12, 2024
- Buyer
- Radial Equity Partners
- Target
- Moss Motors, Rimmer Bros
- Seller
- Moss family (third-generation family ownership), Bill and Graham Rimmer (Rimmer Bros founders / owners)
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Radial Equity Partners has made simultaneous investments in Moss Motors and Rimmer Bros to form a combined global specialty supplier of restoration and replacement parts for British vehicles. The deal brings together Moss (Goleta, California) and Rimmer Bros (Lincoln, United Kingdom) into a new platform to expand R&D, sourcing, marketing and distribution capabilities while transitioning Moss from family ownership.
-
March 19, 2024
- Buyer
- Yoshi Mobility
- Target
- Mobile Auto Concepts Inc.
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Yoshi Mobility, a tech-enabled mobile car care platform, has acquired Mobile Auto Concepts Inc. (MACi), a San Francisco-based full-suite mobile automotive services provider. The acquisition will integrate MACi's tire, preventative maintenance, eco-friendly wash, and fleet services into Yoshi's offerings to accelerate service expansion for fleet and enterprise customers across the West Coast.
-
January 16, 2024
- Buyer
- CenterGate Capital
- Target
- TransGo, LLC
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
CenterGate Capital's affiliate has made an investment in TransGo, LLC, a long-established designer and manufacturer of aftermarket automatic transmission valve body repair kits, headquartered in El Monte, California. The transaction will provide TransGo with capital and strategic resources to accelerate growth, increase speed to market and expand vehicle coverage while management, led by President John Landry, remains in place.
-
December 29, 2023
- Buyer
- Salt Creek Capital
- Target
- Vantage Vehicle International, Inc.
- Seller
- Michael Pak (founder and retiring President & CEO)
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Salt Creek Capital, a San Francisco Bay Area private equity firm, has acquired Vantage Vehicle International, Inc., a Corona, California-based manufacturer of low-speed utility vehicles (primarily electric). Founder Michael Pak is retiring as President & CEO and will remain as an investor and advisor while Salt Creek installs incoming CEO Drew Lieberman to lead growth and expand the dealer network.
-
December 13, 2023
- Buyer
- VSS Group, Kinderhook Industries
- Target
- Cilajet, LLC
- Seller
- Jaci Warren
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Addon
VSS Group, a Kinderhook-backed provider of automotive protection products and services, has acquired Cilajet, a Gardena, California-based maker of aviation-grade interior and exterior appearance protection products for automotive and RV dealerships. The deal is an add-on to VSS Group's platform (its sixth since partnering with Kinderhook) and is intended to expand product offerings, distribution channels, and dealer-facing bundles; financial terms were not disclosed.
-
November 8, 2023
- Buyer
- Collision Auto Parts LLC, Palladium Heritage
- Target
- LC Automotive, Inc. (dba Eco Automotive Distributors)
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Addon
Collision Auto Parts LLC (COL), a Palladium Heritage–backed value-added distributor of aftermarket collision repair parts, acquired LC Automotive, Inc. (dba Eco Automotive Distributors, “ECO”), a regional distributor founded in 1985 and headquartered in Rohnert Park, California. The add-on expands COL’s presence in Northern California and is the first bolt-on since COLL’s partnership with Palladium Heritage in June 2023.
-
September 1, 2023
- Buyer
- AGS Automotive Solutions, 3 Rivers Capital
- Target
- Motive Products
- Seller
- Eric Leicher, Marco Romani
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Addon
AGS Automotive Solutions, a portfolio company of 3 Rivers Capital, acquired Motive Products on August 31, 2022. Motive Products is a manufacturer-distributor of auto and motorcycle tools (notably the Power Bleeder); AGS intends to leverage its manufacturing and e-commerce capabilities to expand product offerings and channels.
-
- Buyer
- TREMEC, Grupo KUO
- Target
- Electric GT, Inc.
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
TREMEC, a subsidiary of Grupo KUO, acquired Electric GT, a provider of plug-and-play EV conversion systems, and will operate the business as TREMEC – Electric GT out of Electric GT's Huntington Beach, California headquarters. The deal broadens TREMEC's aftermarket and specialty-vehicle product portfolio by adding complete EV powertrain systems (batteries, motors, inverters, gearboxes and control systems) for ICE-to-BEV conversions.
-
May 25, 2023
- Buyer
- Applied Intuition, Inc.
- Target
- Embark Technology, Inc.
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Applied Intuition agreed to acquire autonomous-trucking software developer Embark Technology in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $71 million. Applied will integrate Embark's software, data and tools to enhance its autonomous-vehicle development platform; Embark plans to retire its test truck fleet and key employees are expected to join Applied.
-
- Buyer
- Rocket Carwash
- Target
- Zipline Carwash
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Rocket Carwash, a City+Ventures company based in Omaha, Nebraska, has acquired Zipline Carwash in Woodcrest, California — its third California acquisition of 2023. The transaction expands Rocket Carwash's membership-based footprint in Southern California and supports the company's rapid growth and service-standard rollouts across its locations.
-
- Buyer
- Bison Capital Partners VI, LP (Bison Capital)
- Target
- Motorcar Parts of America, Inc.
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Bison Capital Partners VI, LP announced a strategic (growth) investment in Motorcar Parts of America, Inc., a remanufacturer, manufacturer and distributor of automotive aftermarket parts and EV testing/diagnostic equipment. The investment is intended to support Motorcar Parts of America’s product and geographic expansion and to accelerate its electrification testing and diagnostic capabilities.
-
March 14, 2023
- Buyer
- Camping World Holdings, Inc.
- Target
- Pan Pacific RV Center
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Camping World Holdings, Inc. has agreed to acquire Pan Pacific RV Center, adding two northern California dealerships in French Camp and Morgan Hill. The transaction, expected to close in Q2 2023, expands Camping World's California footprint to twenty locations and brings experienced local teams and full-service RV sales, parts and service capabilities into the company's national retail network.
-
- Buyer
- Fox Factory, Inc. (Fox Factory Holding Corp.)
- Target
- Custom Wheel House, LLC
- Seller
- Thompson Street Capital Partners
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Fox Factory Holding Corp., through its subsidiary Fox Factory, Inc., has acquired Custom Wheel House, LLC (CWH) from Thompson Street Capital Partners. CWH, maker and distributor of Method Race Wheels, Tensor Tire and GMZ Race Products and based in Rancho Dominguez, California, will expand Fox Factory's aftermarket and OEM product capabilities in off-road wheels, tires, and accessories.
-
March 3, 2023
- Buyer
- Superior Replacement Service
- Target
- Pass Auto Center
- Seller
- John Selvaggio
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Superior Replacement Service, a growing mechanical and ADAS repair operator led by CEO Jack Perea, has acquired Pass Auto Center in Banning, California. The seller, owner John Selvaggio, approached Superior seeking retirement; the agreement was completed quickly to expand Superior’s mechanical and OE-level ADAS capabilities in the Banning market.
-
January 19, 2023
- Buyer
- GO Car Wash
- Target
- Moreno Valley Car Wash
- Seller
- Raja Thind
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
GO Car Wash, a Denver-based express car wash operator, acquired Moreno Valley Car Wash in Moreno Valley, California. The deal expands GO Car Wash's West Coast footprint and increases its network to 126 locations across eight states; the former owner, Raja Thind, will transition the business to GO Car Wash.
-
- Buyer
- Workhorse Group, Inc.
- Target
- Tropos Technologies, Inc.
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Workhorse Group, Inc. made a $10 million strategic lead investment in Tropos Technologies' Series B round to support Tropos' nationwide expansion and production growth. The transaction was arranged with Chicago-based Auctus Capital Partners acting as exclusive advisor, and Workhorse also entered a contract manufacturing relationship to supplement Tropos' production capacity.
-
December 12, 2022
- Buyer
- AutoNation, Inc.
- Target
- RepairSmith
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
AutoNation agreed to acquire RepairSmith, a Los Angeles-based full-service mobile automotive repair and maintenance provider, for $190 million to expand its after-sales and mobile-service capabilities. The deal is intended to deepen customer retention, broaden AutoNation's service channels (including at-home and on-site fleet service), and was expected to close in Q1 2023 subject to customary conditions.
-
December 1, 2022
- Buyer
- Sun Auto Tire & Service, Inc.
- Target
- Bruce's Tire & Auto Service
- Seller
- Richard Howard and family (owners of Bruce's Tire & Auto Service)
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Sun Auto Tire & Service, Inc. has acquired Bruce's Tire & Auto Service, a Fremont, California-based local tire specialist and repair center. The acquisition — advised by FOCUS Investment Banking for Bruce's Tire — expands Sun Auto's network to more than 350 locations and aims to retain local employees while leveraging Sun Auto's systems and purchasing power to support growth.
-
November 1, 2022
- Buyer
- Kingswood Capital Management, LP
- Target
- Turbo Wholesale Tires
- Seller
- Sarkis Sepetjian / Sepetjian family
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Kingswood Capital Management completed a growth-capital investment in Turbo Wholesale Tires, partnering with founder Sarkis Sepetjian and the Sepetjian family who retain significant ownership and join the board. The investment includes a new debt facility from Cerberus Business Finance and brings in industry executives Phillip Kane (CEO) and Larry Jeffries (President) to support accelerated growth and expanded product and service offerings.
-
September 29, 2022
- Buyer
- Raceway Car Wash
- Target
- WaterWorks Express Car Wash
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Raceway Car Wash has acquired WaterWorks Express Car Wash located at 12616 Imperial Highway in Norwalk, California. The acquisition expands Raceway's footprint to 39 locations across Arizona, Nevada, California and Texas and marks its ninth location in California as the company continues to grow its express and membership business.
-
- Buyer
- US Auto Trust
- Target
- Jaguar Land Rover Los Angeles
- Seller
- Scott Biehl
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
US Auto Trust has purchased the Jaguar Land Rover Los Angeles dealership franchises from dealer principal Scott Biehl. The Presidio Group acted as exclusive M&A advisor to the seller; the acquisition expands US Auto Trust's luxury franchise footprint in California.
-
July 6, 2022
- Buyer
- Repairify, Inc., Kinderhook Industries, LLC
- Target
- Automotive Training Group
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Addon
Repairify, a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, has acquired Automotive Training Group (ATG), a provider of live and virtual technical training for automotive professionals. The deal is Repairify's fifteenth add-on acquisition (financial terms were not disclosed) and aims to expand Repairify's training and development capabilities for its network of technicians.
-
- Buyer
- Caymus Equity Partners LLC
- Target
- Overland Vehicle Systems
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Caymus Equity Partners has made a platform investment in Overland Vehicle Systems, partnering with founder and CEO Sean Angues to provide capital to support OVS's growth. OVS, headquartered in Santa Fe Springs, California, is a supplier of overlanding and off-road accessories with brands including King 4WD and Up Down Air.
-
June 30, 2022
- Buyer
- Joe Shuster, Ted Bessen
- Target
- Ocean Honda of North Hollywood (renamed Honda of North Hollywood)
- Seller
- Victory Automotive Group
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Joe Shuster and Ted Bessen purchased Ocean Honda of North Hollywood from Victory Automotive Group, completing the sale on June 22, 2022. The dealership has been rebranded as Honda of North Hollywood; Pinnacle Mergers and Acquisitions represented both buyer and seller in the transaction.
-
June 22, 2022
- Buyer
- Steve Cornelius, Blackstone Automotive
- Target
- Michael Automotive Group, Michael Toyota, Michael Chevrolet, Michael Cadillac, Michael Volkswagen
- Seller
- Mike Rosvold, Michael Automotive Group
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Steve Cornelius, operating as Blackstone Automotive, purchased four dealerships owned by Michael Automotive Group (owner Mike Rosvold) in Fresno, California. The transaction closed June 1, 2022; the rooftops were rebranded as Blackstone Toyota, Blackstone Chevrolet, Blackstone Cadillac and Blackstone Volkswagen, and Rosvold will remain on as a consultant before retiring.
-
- Buyer
- Sun Auto Tire & Service, Inc.
- Target
- McCoy Tire & Auto Care, Oakdale Auto Care & Tire, Arnold Tire & Auto Care
- Seller
- Eric Hewitt, Cindy Hewitt
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Sun Auto Tire & Service, Inc. acquired three independent tire and auto repair stores — McCoy Tire & Auto Care (Sonora), Oakdale Auto Care & Tire (Oakdale) and Arnold Tire & Auto Care (Arnold), California — from Eric and Cindy Hewitt, who sold the businesses as they retire. The transaction expands Sun Auto Tire's footprint in California's Central Valley and was facilitated for the sellers by Gold Country Advisors.
Full Export
Purchase this data
Get the full acquisitions list for this page as CSV + XLSX.
Build a buyer list for your Automotive deal
Find buyers actively acquiring automotive companies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of automotive acquisitions show up in California recently?
Recent California automotive acquisitions in this page set include dealership purchases (including luxury brands), a collision-repair membership network investment, express car wash rollups, and an autonomy/software capability acquisition.
Which buyers appear most often across the California automotive deals?
Recurring buyers in the listed transactions include Sonic Automotive, Lithia & Driveway (LAD), LUV Car Wash, The Riverside Company, Pronto.ai, and several others such as Kinderhook Industries, LLC and Wheel Pros.
Are these deals mostly in Southern California?
No—recent examples include both Southern California locations (e.g., Los Angeles-area dealerships, Inglewood, Paramount, Santa Monica) and other parts of the state (e.g., Fairfield and Rohnert Park/Santa Rosa).
Do any acquisitions focus on technology or capabilities rather than just dealerships?
Yes. Pronto.ai acquired SafeAI to combine multi-sensor autonomous capabilities and ASIL D safety frameworks with its camera-first Autonomous Haulage System, adding engineering and IP to accelerate product capability expansion.
Related Acquisition Pages
Automotive Buyers & Acquisitions
Automotive Buyers & Acquisitions in Canada
Private Equity-Backed Automotive Buyers
Automotive Acquisitions in 2026
Automotive Acquisitions in 2025
Automotive Acquisitions in 2024
Automotive Acquisitions in 2023
Automotive Acquisitions in 2022
Acquisitions in California
Private Equity-Backed Acquisitions in California
Acquisitions in California in 2026
Acquisitions in California in 2025