Tracked deals
42
42 tracked deals across 2015-2026.
Automotive Buyers & Acquisitions in Michigan
Buyer mix
Mixed buyer set
36 strategic · 17 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2024
8 tracked deals announced in 2024.
Primary Insight
What Stands Out
- Deal types span automotive retail franchises, collision repair, vehicle inspection services, car washes, and automotive manufacturing components.
- Michigan activity often centers on Detroit-market expansion (e.g., Wayne and Detroit-area acquisitions).
- Roll-up and add-on approaches show up in collision and car wash platforms, including CollisionRight and Jax Kar Wash.
- Manufacturing and technology deals include composite and automotive interior components, such as AURELIUS acquiring Teijin Automotive Technologies North America and OKE Group acquiring Polymerica Limited Company (d/b/a Global Enterprises).
- Several transactions describe clear operational goals: integrating teams/employees, scaling inspection coverage, or consolidating brand offerings under one dealership location.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas Holdings | 2 | Private investment firm that owns and operates a diversif... | PE |
| Golling Automotive Group | 2 | Family-owned automotive dealership group operating multip... | Strategic |
| MPE Partners | 2 | Middle-market private equity firm investing in high-value... | PE |
| AB Dynamics plc | 1 | Designer, manufacturer and supplier of automotive test an... | Strategic |
| ATC Drivetrain | 1 | Independent global remanufacturer of automotive powertrai... | Strategic |
| AURELIUS Private Equity Mid‑Market Buyout | 1 | Global private equity investor focused on mid‑market buyo... | PE |
| Ace Auto Wash | 1 | Locally owned car wash operator in Metro Detroit offering... | Strategic |
| Advanced Vehicle Assemblies, LLC | 1 | Manufacturer/operator of complex vehicle assemblies and m... | PE |
| All Star Auto Lights | 1 | Distributor of replacement and remanufactured automotive ... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| American Industrial Partners Capital Fund VII (AIP Fund VII) | 1 | Middle-market private equity firm focused on acquiring an... | PE |
Acquisition Volume in Automotive in Michigan by Year
Last 9 years
Actual
Full-year estimate
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
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- Buyer
- Penske Corporation, Mitsui & Co.
- Target
- Penske Automotive Group
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Penske Automotive Group entered into a definitive merger agreement to be taken private by Penske Corporation and Mitsui & Co. in a transaction valuing it at approximately $16.3 billion in enterprise value. Following closing, Penske Corporation is expected to own approximately 64% and Mitsui approximately 36%; the transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027, subject to regulatory approvals and shareholder votes.
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November 11, 2025
- Buyer
- Rapson Performance Group
- Target
- Katech Engineering
- Seller
- Enginuity Power Systems
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Type
- Buyout
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.
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October 30, 2025
- Buyer
- Golling Automotive Group, Bill Golling
- Target
- Mark Chevrolet
- Seller
- Charles Cabana, Cabana family
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Type
- Buyout
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.
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- Buyer
- Cox Automotive
- Target
- Alliance Inspection Management (AiM)
- Seller
- Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp.
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Cox Automotive has acquired the remaining 50% stake in Alliance Inspection Management (AiM) from Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp., giving Cox full ownership of AiM. The move integrates roughly 700 AiM employees into Cox Automotive and expands Manheim's off-site inspection capabilities, bolstering off-lease inspection scale and deploying ~300 additional inspectors to dealer lots nationwide.
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- Buyer
- Zeigler Auto Group
- Target
- LaFontaine Jeep Kalamazoo
- Seller
- LaFontaine Auto Group
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Zeigler Auto Group has purchased the Jeep franchise located at 3718 Stadium Drive from LaFontaine Auto Group and will relocate the operation to Zeigler's headquarters at 4201 Stadium Drive. The acquired dealership will be renamed Zeigler Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Kalamazoo, consolidating Stellantis brand offerings under one roof to provide a streamlined customer experience.
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April 2, 2025
- Buyer
- Golling Automotive Group
- Target
- Ray Laethem Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
- Seller
- Jeff Laethem
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Golling Automotive Group has purchased Ray Laethem Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Detroit, Michigan from owner Jeff Laethem. The dealership will be renamed Golling Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Grosse Pointe and remain at 18001 Mack Avenue; Performance Brokerage Services served as exclusive sell-side advisor.
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- Buyer
- AURELIUS Private Equity Mid‑Market Buyout
- Target
- Teijin Automotive Technologies North America
- Seller
- Teijin Limited
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Type
- Buyout
AURELIUS Private Equity Mid‑Market Buyout has acquired Teijin Automotive Technologies North America (TAT‑NA) from Japanese parent Teijin Limited. Headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, TAT‑NA is a leading manufacturer of advanced composite components for automotive, heavy truck, marine and recreational vehicle markets; the business employs ~4,500 people across 14 sites in the US and Mexico and generates over $1 billion in annual revenue.
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- Buyer
- Atlas Holdings
- Target
- SRG Global, REHAU Automotive
- Seller
- Guardian Industries, REHAU Group
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Atlas Holdings has agreed to acquire SRG Global from Guardian Industries and has also acquired REHAU Automotive from the REHAU Group, combining the two businesses to form RESRG Automotive. Terms were not disclosed; the transactions create a global platform for coated exterior systems and components and are expected to enhance capability and scale across SRG's and REHAU's footprints.
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October 7, 2024
- Buyer
- Jax Kar Wash, TRP Capital Partners
- Target
- Clean View Auto Wash
- Seller
- Clean View Auto Wash owners (founder Frank Toma)
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Type
- Addon
Jax Kar Wash, Michigan’s largest car wash operator and a TRP Capital Partners-backed platform, has acquired Clean View Auto Wash, a five-location car wash operator based in Chesterfield, Michigan. The transaction serves as an add-on to Jax’s regional platform to expand its Michigan footprint and consolidate market share; Car Wash Advisory acted as exclusive sell-side advisor.
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September 6, 2024
- Buyer
- CollisionRight
- Target
- Tripp's Collision Centers
- Seller
- Tripp's Collision Centers, Phil and Barb Tripp
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Type
- Addon
CollisionRight has acquired Tripp's Collision Centers, a three-location collision repair operator in central Michigan founded in 1988 by Phil and Barb Tripp. The transaction is an add-on to CollisionRight’s PE-backed rollup (majority-backed by Summit Partners) and brings CollisionRight to its 100th location; owner Phil Tripp exits while Jeremy Tripp will remain with CollisionRight.
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- Buyer
- OKE Group GmbH, OKE USA Holding, Inc.
- Target
- Polymerica Limited Company d/b/a Global Enterprises
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Germany-based OKE Group GmbH and its U.S. subsidiary OKE USA Holding, Inc. acquired Polymerica Limited Company d/b/a Global Enterprises, a Detroit-headquartered plastics manufacturer of automotive interior parts. The acquisition gives OKE a footprint in North America and additional manufacturing capacity in eastern Europe; Global Enterprises operates facilities in Detroit, El Paso (TX), Juarez (Mexico) and Ploiești (Romania).
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July 16, 2024
- Buyer
- Penske Automotive Group
- Target
- Bill Brown Ford
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Penske Automotive Group has acquired Bill Brown Ford, a longtime Ford dealership located in Livonia, Michigan, expanding Penske’s North American retail footprint in the Midwest. The acquisition includes more than 200,000 square feet of facilities across 29 acres (dealership, pre-owned facility, fleet maintenance and collision center) and is expected to add about $550 million in estimated annualized revenue.
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May 28, 2024
- Buyer
- Serra Automotive
- Target
- Marsh Automotive Group
- Seller
- Marsh family
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Serra Automotive, a privately-held retail automotive group, has acquired Marsh Automotive Group, a Traverse City, Michigan-based new and used car dealer operating eight franchises and multiple ancillary businesses. The deal continues Marsh’s legacy under Serra’s broader dealer network and was advised by FOCUS Investment Banking; the Marsh family sold the business to Serra citing cultural alignment.
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April 3, 2024
- Buyer
- AB Dynamics plc
- Target
- Venshure Test Services
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Type
- Buyout
AB Dynamics plc has acquired Venshure Test Services, a Chelsea, Michigan-based vehicle testing services provider specializing in dynamometer and thermal testing for EVs, ICE vehicles, and advanced powertrains. Greenwich Capital Group acted as exclusive financial advisor to Venshure on the sale, which expands AB Dynamics’ lab and testing capabilities and strengthens its presence in the United States.
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January 23, 2024
- Buyer
- Ansys
- Target
- Humanetics
- Seller
- Bridgepoint
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Ansys has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a minority ownership interest in Humanetics from Bridgepoint, deepening an existing partnership to better integrate Humanetics’ physical safety systems and digital models with Ansys’ simulation portfolio. The deal aims to accelerate development of digital-twin-enabled human safety solutions for the automotive industry and other end markets, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.
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December 6, 2023
- Buyer
- American Industrial Partners Capital Fund VII (AIP Fund VII)
- Target
- Veoneer Restraint Control Systems business
- Seller
- SSW Partners LP
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
American Industrial Partners Capital Fund VII (AIP Fund VII) has acquired Veoneer’s Restraint Control Systems business from SSW Partners LP. The transaction, announced December 6, 2023 and completed March 1, 2024, completes the disposition of Veoneer’s original business lines and provides a standalone platform for long-term growth under AIP ownership.
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October 30, 2023
- Buyer
- Appearance Technology Group, MPE Partners
- Target
- RBL Products, Kwik Paint Products
- Seller
- Ron Lipson, RBL management team
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Type
- Addon
MPE Partners announced that its newly formed Appearance Technology Group (ATG) has acquired RBL Products and Kwik Paint Products. The add-on expands ATG's branded portfolio of vehicle detailing, masking and paint-preparation consumables, and was completed in partnership with RBL's founder Ron Lipson and management.
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- Buyer
- Turbo Wholesale Tires, Kingswood Capital Management, LP, Sepetjian family
- Target
- Tire Wholesalers Inc.
- Seller
- Kogel family
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Type
- Addon
Turbo Wholesale Tires, backed by Kingswood Capital Management, has completed the acquisition of Tire Wholesalers Inc. (TWI), a Michigan-based independent tire distributor. The Kogel family joined as partial owners, with TWI leadership joining Turbo's management team to expand Turbo's Midwest footprint, warehouse capacity and brand/distribution capabilities.
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June 5, 2023
- Buyer
- Fenix Parent LLC (Fenix Parts), Stellex Capital Management LLC
- Target
- Fox Auto Parts
- Seller
- Owners of Fox Auto Parts (Bill Fox and Bob Fox)
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Type
- Addon
Fenix Parent LLC (operating as Fenix Parts) has completed the acquisition of the assets of Fox Auto Parts in Belleville, Michigan, expanding Fenix's Midwest footprint and bringing its network to 23 full-service and 5 self-service locations. Bill and Bob Fox will join Fenix's leadership team, and the deal increases Fenix's production and distribution capacity in the Detroit, Ann Arbor and Northern Ohio markets.
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April 25, 2023
- Buyer
- Atlas Holdings, Andy Greenlee
- Target
- US Farathane
- Seller
- The Gores Group
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Atlas Holdings has signed a definitive agreement to acquire US Farathane from The Gores Group in partnership with US Farathane CEO Andy Greenlee, who will remain CEO and become Chairman. The acquisition, expected to close in Q2 2023 pending regulatory approvals, positions US Farathane to pursue growth through strategic acquisitions, global footprint expansion and enhanced technology investment.
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April 14, 2023
- Buyer
- Ace Auto Wash
- Target
- The Mechigian Auto Washes
- Seller
- Allyson Mechigian
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Ace Auto Wash of Troy, Michigan has acquired The Mechigian Auto Washes, a three-location car wash group in Fenton and Howell, Michigan, from owner Allyson Mechigian. Calder Capital advised the seller; Ace plans to remodel the locations, rebrand them under its Drip Car Wash model, and expand its footprint in Southeast Michigan. Terms were not disclosed.
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February 17, 2023
- Buyer
- Performance Plus Quick Oil Change & Car Wash
- Target
- Sparkle Car Care Centers
- Seller
- Bill Stockwell, Chad Stockwell, Carlos Stockwell
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Performance Plus Quick Oil Change & Car Wash of Holland, Michigan acquired Sparkle Car Care Centers of Benton Harbor, Michigan. The family-run strategic acquisition expands Performance Plus's footprint in Michigan, adding three long-standing Sparkle locations and enabling geographic and market growth.
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January 4, 2023
- Buyer
- Valtech
- Target
- Tome Software
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Valtech has acquired Tome Software to strengthen its mobility and in-car experience capabilities, combining Valtech's global transformation expertise with Tome's mobility-focused software and North American presence. The acquisition aims to expand Valtech's offerings in connected vehicle and mobility safety solutions while scaling Tome's mission around equity and inclusion in mobility.
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October 25, 2022
- Buyer
- Fenix Parent LLC (Fenix Parts)
- Target
- American & Import Auto Parts
- Seller
- American & Import Auto Parts
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Type
- Addon
Fenix Parent LLC (operating as Fenix Parts) has completed its acquisition of the assets of American & Import Auto Parts in Sterling Heights, Michigan. The deal expands Fenix Parts' Midwest footprint, bringing its total to 22 full-service and 4 self-service locations and strengthening its distribution presence in the metro Detroit market.
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- Buyer
- William L. Kozyra, Model Craft Inc.
- Target
- Alco Plastics Inc.
- Seller
- Dan Conway
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Automotive executive William L. Kozyra, through his holding company Model Craft Inc., has acquired Alco Plastics Inc., a Romeo, Michigan-based supplier of plastic injection molded automotive components. The transaction closed on July 9; Kozyra will serve as chairman and his son William E. Kozyra II will run day-to-day operations following the purchase from second-generation owner Dan Conway.
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May 18, 2022
- Buyer
- ATC Drivetrain
- Target
- Global Battery Solutions
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Type
- Buyout
ATC Drivetrain has acquired Global Battery Solutions (GBS), a Holland, Michigan-based provider of battery life-cycle management and EV component services. The acquisition expands ATC's capabilities in energy storage systems, second-life battery solutions and vehicle electrification services to better serve OEMs and aftermarket customers.
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May 5, 2022
- Buyer
- MPE Partners, Nathan Iverson
- Target
- Hi-Tech Industries
- Seller
- NiTEO Products, Highlander Partners
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
MPE Partners completed a recapitalization of Hi-Tech Industries, acquiring the company from NiTEO Products (owned by Highlander Partners) and partnering with Hi-Tech CEO Nathan Iverson. Hi-Tech will continue operating from its Farmington and Southfield, Michigan facilities; MPE's investment returns Hi-Tech to a standalone platform to support organic growth and M&A-driven expansion in the automotive aftermarket.
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- Buyer
- Applied Intuition
- Target
- Mechanical Simulation Corporation
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Applied Intuition has acquired Mechanical Simulation Corporation, the developer of vehicle dynamics simulation products including CarSim, TruckSim, BikeSim and SuspensionSim. The acquisition integrates Mechanical Simulation's precise vehicle-dynamics models with Applied Intuition's simulation platform to strengthen capabilities for ADAS and autonomous-vehicle development while maintaining existing customer support and product availability.
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February 22, 2022
- Buyer
- RV Retailer, LLC (Blue Compass RV)
- Target
- A&S RV Centers
- Seller
- Andree family
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Type
- Addon
RV Retailer, LLC (RVR) acquired A&S RV Centers, adding two dealership locations in Auburn Hills and Midland, Michigan, and expanding RVR’s store count to 102. The deal represents RVR’s entry into the Michigan market and brings the A&S team and service/parts capabilities into RVR’s national retail platform.
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January 19, 2022
- Buyer
- All Star Auto Lights, Atlantic Street Capital
- Target
- Autolights
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Type
- Addon
All Star Auto Lights, a portfolio company of Atlantic Street Capital, has acquired Autolights, a Ferndale, Michigan-based seller of refurbished headlights, taillights and fog lights. The deal expands All Star's refurbishment capabilities, broadens its supply chain and strengthens its Midwest footprint, particularly serving the collision repair industry and automotive dealers.
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January 6, 2022
- Buyer
- Atar Capital
- Target
- BorgWarner North American Controls (BWNAC) (renamed Solero Technologies)
- Seller
- BorgWarner
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Atar Capital completed the carve-out acquisition of BorgWarner's North American Controls (BWNAC) business, a Detroit-headquartered maker of transmission and engine solenoids, hydraulic control modules and related products. The business has been renamed Solero Technologies and will operate as a standalone company focused on growth, diversification and serving OEM and industrial end markets.
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December 7, 2021
- Buyer
- Morrie's Automotive Group
- Target
- Grand Ledge Ford Lincoln, Merrill Ford Okemos
- Seller
- Barry C. Merrill
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Morrie's Automotive Group acquired the Grand Ledge Ford Lincoln and Merrill Ford Okemos dealerships from Barry C. Merrill. The Presidio Group advised the seller on the transaction as Morrie's expands into Michigan, adding the two Ford/Lincoln franchises to its multi-state dealer network.
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- Buyer
- Brookfield Business Partners L.P. (with institutional partners)
- Target
- DexKo Global Inc.
- Seller
- KPS Capital Partners
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Brookfield Business Partners L.P., together with its institutional partners, agreed to acquire DexKo Global Inc. from KPS Capital Partners for $3.4 billion. DexKo, a Novi, Michigan–based manufacturer of chassis technology and trailer/RV components employing more than 6,000 people with global production and distribution footprint, was transformed under KPS via 15 acquisitions and operational improvements prior to the sale.
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September 7, 2021
- Buyer
- TRP Capital
- Target
- Diversified Technologies International (DTI)
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Type
- Buyout
TRP Capital partnered with DTI co-founders Chris Wiegel and Kurt Saldana to acquire Diversified Technologies International (DTI) as a new platform investment for TRP V. DTI is an asset-light provider of supply chain and program management for tooling design and manufacturing serving automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers; TRP expects to add value via customer growth and infrastructure support.
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- Buyer
- Legendary Companies, Irving Place Capital
- Target
- Paragon Corvette Reproductions, Inc.
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Type
- Addon
Legendary Companies, together with private equity firm Irving Place Capital, has acquired Paragon Corvette Reproductions, a Swartz Creek, Michigan-based retailer and reproducer of out-of-production Corvette parts. The deal brings Paragon’s reproduction parts and distribution capabilities into Legendary’s collector-vehicle parts and accessories platform to expand product offering and reach into the vintage Corvette restoration market.
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April 28, 2021
- Buyer
- Safelite Group
- Target
- Troy Auto Glass
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Safelite Group has acquired the assets of Troy Auto Glass in Troy, Michigan, completing the transaction on April 28, 2021. The acquisition expands Safelite's local service footprint and brings Troy Auto Glass associates and capabilities (including vehicle glass repair and recalibration expertise) into the Safelite AutoGlass network.
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- Buyer
- Advanced Vehicle Assemblies, LLC
- Target
- Global Automotive Systems, LLC
- Seller
- Global Automotive Systems, LLC
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Advanced Vehicle Assemblies, LLC (an affiliate of Lynn Tilton) acquired substantially all assets of Global Automotive Systems, LLC on April 27, 2021. The deal transfers GAS’s engineering and complex structural metal-assembly capabilities into AVA to strengthen AVA’s manufacturing footprint and support future organic growth and acquisitions.
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March 25, 2021
- Buyer
- Lear Corporation
- Target
- M&N Plastics
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Lear Corporation acquired M&N Plastics, a Michigan-based injection molding specialist, to strengthen vertical integration and expand its capability to produce engineered plastic components for automotive electrical distribution and power electronics. M&N Plastics operates facilities in Sterling Heights, Michigan and El Paso, Texas and will support Lear's E-Systems connection systems business.
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October 30, 2020
- Buyer
- FullSpeed Automotive, CenterOak Partners LLC
- Target
- Uncle Ed's Oil Shoppe
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Type
- Addon
CenterOak Partners-backed FullSpeed Automotive has acquired Uncle Ed's Oil Shoppe, a Michigan-based operator of 29 quick-lube centers and 5 AutoBath America car wash locations. The add-on expands FullSpeed's Midwest footprint and marks the company's 15th acquisition since CenterOak's majority investment in 2017, bringing FullSpeed's network to nearly 600 locations.
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- Buyer
- Performance Plus Quick Lubes
- Target
- Colonial Car Wash and Oil Exchange, Inc.
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Holland, Michigan-based Performance Plus Quick Lubes acquired Farmington, Michigan-based Colonial Car Wash and Oil Exchange, Inc. The acquisition adds a car wash division and an oil distribution operation to Performance Plus's existing network of quick-lube locations, supporting the company's geographic expansion and product/service capability growth in Michigan.
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April 3, 2017
- Buyer
- CCMP Capital Advisors, LP
- Target
- Truck Hero, Inc.
- Seller
- TA Associates
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Affiliates of CCMP Capital have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling interest in Truck Hero, a leading supplier of aftermarket accessories for pickup trucks and Jeeps. TA Associates (the incumbent majority investor) and Truck Hero's founders will remain significant investors and management will continue to lead the company; the transaction is expected to close in Q2 2017 with terms not disclosed.
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November 30, 2015
- Buyer
- Delphi Automotive PLC
- Target
- Control-Tec LLC
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Delphi Automotive PLC has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Control-Tec LLC, a SaaS provider of telematics and vehicle data analytics for automotive OEMs. The acquisition will strengthen Delphi's software, data management and telematics capabilities to support OEM customers and accelerate Control-Tec's growth under Delphi's global footprint.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of automotive acquisitions are shown for Michigan?
The page highlights acquisitions across automotive retail dealerships (including franchise buys), vehicle service businesses (inspection and collision), car wash operators, and automotive manufacturing of components (e.g., composites, coated exterior systems, and interior plastics).
Which recurring buyers appear in multiple Michigan deals?
Several buyers recur across the listed transactions, including Golling Automotive Group, Atlas Holdings, AURELIUS Private Equity Mid‑Market Buyout, Jax Kar Wash, Cox Automotive, and OKE Group / OKE USA Holding.
Are most deals concentrated in one part of Michigan?
Many of the recent examples are in or connected to the Detroit area, but the page also includes acquisitions in other Michigan locations such as Kalamazoo and Traverse City.
What acquisition themes are emphasized in the deal descriptions?
Common themes include expanding footprints (dealer and site coverage), adding services or capabilities (such as inspection scale), integrating brands under one operation, and using add-on/roll-up strategies for service platforms.
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