Automotive Acquisitions in New Jersey

VIVE Collision, a Northeast-focused multi-site collision repair platform backed by Greenbriar Equity Group, acquired Lamon Auto Body of Mount Holly, New Jersey in April 2025. The 21,000-square-foot, family-founded collision repair facility will operate as "Lamon Auto Body Powered by VIVE," with VIVE investing in training, equipment and OEM certifications to enhance capabilities and preserve the shop's legacy.

LEHR, a platform backed by Broadwing Capital, has acquired East Coast Emergency Lighting Inc., a multi-location provider of vehicle equipment and installation for police and emergency service fleets. The transaction is an add-on to LEHR's platform to accelerate geographic expansion and build a national emergency vehicle upfitting platform alongside existing portfolio companies.

America's Auto Auction has acquired Car-Tech Auto Auction to expand into the New Jersey market. The seller, owner Lou Rapuano, will transition operations to America's Auto Auction while Rapuano's sons will remain on staff to support continuity and growth.

Allegiance Trucks has acquired HFI Truck Center, a family-owned Isuzu truck dealership in Mountainside, New Jersey. The purchase expands Allegiance Trucks' footprint in New Jersey and the Greater New York City metro area and strengthens its Isuzu presence across the Northeast.

Cumberland County Auto Group, led by Greg Munoz and Sal Iannuzzi, has purchased Vann Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Vineland, New Jersey from long-time owner George Vanderheyden. The franchised dealership will be renamed Vineland Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and becomes the group's fourth New Jersey location.

McGovern Automotive Group has acquired Mercedes-Benz of Little Silver (formerly Contemporary Motor Cars Mercedes-Benz), marking MAG's 31st dealership and its first location in New Jersey. The previous owners, Allan Sockol and Scott Coleman, will retain an ownership stake and remain involved while MAG expands the dealership's staff and operations under its leadership.

Kinderhook Industries has acquired Continental Auto Parts, a Newark-based distributor of aftermarket collision automotive parts, in partnership with management. The transaction will support CAP's next phase of growth — both organic and via acquisitions — with financing provided by Truist Bank; financial terms were not disclosed.

Transtar Holding Company, a portfolio company backed by Blue Point Capital Partners, has acquired C&M Auto Parts, a family-owned wholesale supplier of truck and automotive parts based in Trenton, New Jersey. The add-on expands Transtar's footprint and capabilities in the professional/general automotive repair aftermarket, with C&M founder Glenn Morreale joining Transtar's executive leadership team.

J.D. Power has acquired Superior Integrated Solutions, Inc., including its Darwin Automotive F&I and digital retailing platform, to expand its software and data offerings for automotive dealerships and OEMs. Superior's senior leadership and 88 employees will join J.D. Power and form the base of a new dealership technologies division to accelerate digital retailing and F&I capabilities.

IAA, Inc. acquired the entirety of the assets of Marisat, Inc. d/b/a Auto Exchange, a regional salvage-recovery and vehicle remarketing business in New Jersey. Financial terms were not disclosed; IAA said the acquisition expands its physical presence in New Jersey and it will operate Auto Exchange going forward while welcoming CEO Christine Palfrey and her colleagues to the IAA team.