Tracked deals
13
13 tracked deals across 2020-2025.
Automotive Buyers & Acquisitions in Oregon
Buyer mix
Strategic-led
12 strategic · 3 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2023
4 tracked deals announced in 2023.
Primary Insight
What Stands Out
- Puget Collision pursued two Oregon collision repair acquisitions—J&W Auto Body (2025) and Bob Thomas Auto Body, Inc. (2024)—with deal narratives emphasizing regional expansion and maintaining service quality.
- Deal activity includes franchised dealership moves, such as Swickard Auto Group buying BMW of Portland (including real estate) from Lithia Motors (2025), and CFO Auto Group acquiring Guaranty Chevrolet (2023) as the seller retired.
- Aftermarket and manufacturing-related acquisitions also appear, including Burnout Brands (Hidden Harbor Capital Partners portfolio) acquiring D&J Precision Machine (2025) to expand production and offerings for its diesel and transmission brands.
- Platform roll-ups extend product and channel capabilities: The Reynolds and Reynolds Company acquired Xzilon to expand appearance-protection and F&I offerings, while Horsepower Automotive Group acquired Flatline Van Company to add adventure-van accessories to its aftermarket platform.
- Oregon is the consistent geographic anchor across these transactions (“Oregon, United States”), with some deals also referencing broader multi-state customer and retail footprint expansion.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puget Collision | 2 | Multi-site operator (MSO) that acquires and operates CARS... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Allegro MicroSystems | 1 | Global developer and manufacturer of sensing and power se... | Strategic |
| Arcimoto, Inc. | 1 | Developer and manufacturer of ultra-efficient three-wheel... | Strategic |
| Burnout Brands | 1 | Platform operator of performance automotive aftermarket b... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| CFO Auto Group, Inc. | 1 | Operator of automotive dealerships (dealership group acqu... | Strategic |
| GO Car Wash | 1 | Multi-regional operator of exterior express car washes fo... | Strategic |
| Gee Automotive Companies | 1 | Family-owned operator of automotive dealerships across th... | Strategic |
| Hidden Harbor Capital Partners | 1 | Private equity firm investing in lower-middle market indu... | PE |
| Highview Capital, LLC | 1 | Los Angeles-based private equity fund backed by a multi-b... | PE |
| Horsepower Automotive Group | 1 | Holding company operating off-road and adventure vehicle ... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
Acquisition Volume in Automotive in Oregon by Year
Last 6 years
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
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October 14, 2025
- Buyer
- Puget Collision
- Target
- J&W Auto Body
- Seller
- Brian Turner (co-owner) and other J&W Auto Body owners
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Oregon, United States
- Type
- Buyout
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.
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September 25, 2025
- Buyer
- Swickard Auto Group, Jeff Swickard
- Target
- BMW of Portland
- Seller
- Lithia Motors
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Oregon, United States
- Type
- Buyout
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.
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- Buyer
- Burnout Brands, Hidden Harbor Capital Partners
- Target
- D&J Precision Machine
- Seller
- Drew Pumphrey (Founder of D&J Precision Machine)
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Oregon, United States
- Type
- Addon
Burnout Brands, a Hidden Harbor Capital Partners portfolio platform, has acquired D&J Precision Machine, a precision machining specialist serving the diesel and automotive aftermarket. The add-on deal is intended to expand Burnout Brands’ production capabilities and service offerings for its BD Diesel and Monster Transmission brands.
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December 27, 2024
- Buyer
- Puget Collision
- Target
- Bob Thomas Auto Body, Inc.
- Seller
- Jeff Smith, Karen Smith
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Oregon, United States
- Type
- Addon
Puget Collision has acquired Bob Thomas Auto Body, Inc., a long-running CARSTAR franchise and Tesla-certified collision repair shop in northeast Portland. The deal — which expands Puget to 54 locations and adds its first Tesla-certified facility in Portland — was completed as owners Jeff and Karen Smith retire; Focus Advisors represented the sellers.
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August 21, 2023
- Buyer
- CFO Auto Group, Inc.
- Target
- Guaranty Chevrolet
- Seller
- Shannon Nill, Nill family
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Oregon, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Guaranty Chevrolet, a family-owned Chevrolet dealership in Junction City, Oregon, has been acquired by CFO Auto Group, Inc. FOCUS Investment Banking represented Guaranty Chevrolet in the sale as owner Shannon Nill retires after 42 years with the business.
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July 13, 2023
- Buyer
- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company
- Target
- Xzilon
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Oregon, United States
- Type
- Buyout
The Reynolds and Reynolds Company acquired Xzilon, a maker of vehicle appearance protection products known for ceramic and interior protection systems. Xzilon will continue operating under its current leadership with Kevin Kahmann remaining president; the acquisition expands Reynolds' dealership product and F&I offering capabilities across automotive, RV, marine and powersports markets.
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June 29, 2023
- Buyer
- Highview Capital, LLC
- Target
- B&R Auto
- Seller
- Perlenfein family, Jeff Helget
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Oregon, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Highview Capital has made a minority growth investment in B&R Auto, a founder-owned auto recycler and parts distributor headquartered in Oregon with 19 locations across the Western U.S. The Perlenfein family and B&R President Jeff Helget retain significant stakes and Helget will continue as President; Highview will support expansion, operational improvements, and strategic acquisitions.
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June 8, 2023
- Buyer
- Horsepower Automotive Group, Huron Capital
- Target
- Flatline Van Company
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Oregon, United States
- Type
- Addon
Horsepower Automotive Group, a Huron Capital-backed aftermarket automotive platform, has acquired Flatline Van Company, a Portland-based maker of camper-van roof racks, ladders, bed systems and accessories. The Flatline founders will remain with the business and join Horsepower’s advisory and product teams as the company expands its adventure-van aftermarket product offering as an add-on to the Horsepower platform.
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- Buyer
- Lithia & Driveway (LAD)
- Target
- Airstream Adventures, Ultimate Airstreams
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Oregon, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Lithia & Driveway (LAD) has acquired Airstream Adventures, the nation’s largest Airstream dealer group, including its Ultimate Airstreams upfitting business and six retail locations across Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Northern California. The deal marks Lithia’s entrance into the luxury recreational vehicle market; Airstream Adventures founder Ted Davis and his team will join Lithia.
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September 9, 2022
- Buyer
- GO Car Wash
- Target
- Wash N' Go Depot
- Seller
- Kelly Geiger (Founder)
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Oregon, United States
- Type
- Buyout
GO Car Wash has acquired Wash N' Go Depot, adding three operating sites in Medford, Oregon. The deal expands GO Car Wash's west coast footprint and brings the company's total locations to 115 across eight states, supporting its strategy of platform acquisitions plus aggressive greenfield development.
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January 20, 2022
- Buyer
- Gee Automotive Companies
- Target
- Dick's Auto Group
- Seller
- Dick's Auto Group (Inukai family)
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Oregon, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Gee Automotive Companies has acquired Dick's Auto Group, including Dick's Hillsboro Chevrolet, Dick's Country CDJR and Dick's Mackenzie Ford. The deal, advised by DCG Acquisitions (Dave Cantin Group), expands Gee's presence in the Portland/Hillsboro market and continues its regional growth across the Pacific Northwest.
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January 25, 2021
- Buyer
- Arcimoto, Inc.
- Target
- Tilting Motor Works
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Oregon, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Arcimoto, Inc. (NASDAQ: FUV) has reached an agreement to acquire the assets of Tilting Motor Works, the maker of the patented TRiO tilting trike conversion kit, in a deal valued at approximately $9.25 million to $10.25 million in cash and Arcimoto shares. The acquisition will provide Arcimoto with core tilting-trike technology to accelerate development of new micromobility products and strengthen its vehicle platform offerings.
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- Buyer
- Allegro MicroSystems
- Target
- Voxtel, Inc.
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Oregon, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Allegro MicroSystems has acquired Voxtel, Inc., a Beaverton, Oregon-based developer and manufacturer of eye-safe LiDAR and photonic imaging technologies. The acquisition adds Voxtel's lasers, ROICs, and NIR/SWIR photodetectors (and related IP and engineering team) to Allegro's automotive semiconductor portfolio to accelerate ADAS and automotive LiDAR solutions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies show up repeatedly in Oregon automotive acquisitions from 2020–2025?
Several buyers recur across the listed deals, including Puget Collision, Lithia & Driveway (LAD), Highview Capital, LLC, and private-capital-backed platforms such as Hidden Harbor Capital Partners (via Burnout Brands).
What kinds of targets are being acquired in Oregon automotive deals?
Targets include collision repair shops and franchises (e.g., CARSTAR/Tesla-certified facilities), franchised dealerships, auto recycler/parts distributors, aftermarket product makers, and vehicle protection or precision machining businesses.
Are Oregon automotive acquisitions focused only on dealerships?
No. The deals also cover collision repair platforms, aftermarket accessories and product manufacturers, and vehicle appearance protection—showing interest across multiple parts of the automotive value chain.
Do these deals emphasize retaining leadership or brand continuity?
Many deal descriptions highlight continuity themes—such as keeping current leadership in place (e.g., Xzilon remaining under its current president) or preserving service quality and culture during ownership changes.
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