Tracked deals
8
8 tracked deals across 2019-2025.
Automotive Buyers & Acquisitions in Wisconsin
Buyer mix
Strategic-led
8 strategic · 1 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2025
4 tracked deals announced in 2025.
Primary Insight
What Stands Out
- Kunes Auto & RV Group appears in multiple Wisconsin acquisitions, expanding RV retail/service/storage and growing Chevrolet dealership presence in Milwaukee.
- CollisionRight is building a Southeastern Wisconsin collision footprint via its acquisition of Mander Collision and Glass (7 shops under the brand).
- Dealer-led expansion themes recur: acquisitions in Milwaukee, DeForest, Cuba City, and Hudson broaden sales, service, and aftermarket capacity.
- Aftermarket/manufacturing and parts coverage shows up through Lippert Components, Inc. (LCI Industries) acquiring CURT Group (towing and truck accessories) and Gauge Capital recapitalizing Engine & Transmission Exchange (ETE REMAN) (automotive transmission remanufacturing).
- Several deals emphasize continuity for the acquired business—such as maintaining existing brand names or shop operations under the acquired label.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kunes Auto & RV Group | 2 | Family-owned automotive and RV dealership group operating... | Strategic |
| Carousel Motor Group | 1 | Operator of franchised automotive dealerships (new and pr... | Strategic |
| Chad Richardson | 1 | Owner/operator of Richardson Motors in Dubuque; multi-fra... | Strategic |
| CollisionRight | 1 | National collision-repair multi-shop operator that consol... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Gauge Capital | 1 | Middle-market private equity firm partnering with founder... | PE |
| Kunes Auto & RV | 1 | Regional auto and RV dealership group operating 40+ autom... | Strategic |
| LCI Industries | 1 | Public company supplying components and products to RV OE... | Strategic |
| Lippert Components, Inc. | 1 | Manufacturer and supplier of components and aftermarket p... | Strategic |
Acquisition Volume in Automotive in Wisconsin by Year
Last 4 years
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
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December 16, 2025
- Buyer
- Kunes Auto & RV Group
- Target
- Quietwoods RV, Scenic RV
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Wisconsin, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Kunes Auto & RV Group has acquired Quietwoods RV and Scenic RV, adding store locations across Wisconsin including Sturgeon Bay, Fox Valley, Slinger, Wisconsin Dells and Janesville. The deal expands Kunes' RV retail, service and storage capacity in key camping communities while preserving existing staff and the acquired brands' local names.
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October 10, 2025
- Buyer
- Chad Richardson
- Target
- Louisburg Garage
- Seller
- Mike Timmerman and Mary Ann Timmerman Survivors Trust
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Wisconsin, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Chad Richardson, owner of Richardson Motors in Dubuque, acquired Louisburg Garage, a long-running Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram dealership in Cuba City, Wisconsin, from the Mike Timmerman and Mary Ann Timmerman Survivors Trust. The business will be renamed Richardson Motors Wisconsin, Inc., expanding Richardson's dealership portfolio and local market presence.
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- Buyer
- Kunes Auto & RV Group
- Target
- Griffin Chevrolet
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Wisconsin, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Kunes Auto & RV Group, a family-owned Midwest dealership group headquartered in Delavan, Wisconsin, has acquired Griffin Chevrolet located at 11100 W. Metro Auto Mall in Milwaukee. The purchase expands Kunes' Chevrolet footprint to 19 GM dealerships across its Midwest operations and reinforces its commitment to growing its presence in the Milwaukee market.
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- Buyer
- CollisionRight, Summit Partners
- Target
- Mander Collision and Glass
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Wisconsin, United States
- Type
- Addon
CollisionRight has acquired seven shops operating under Mander Collision and Glass in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area, increasing CollisionRight's nationwide footprint to 115 shops. Mander will continue to operate under its brand while gaining access to CollisionRight's operational support; the deal expands CollisionRight's presence in Southeastern Wisconsin and adds the region's largest repair shop to its network.
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December 16, 2024
- Buyer
- Kunes Auto & RV
- Target
- Wisconsin RV World
- Seller
- Christine Eagan, Eagan Family
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Wisconsin, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Kunes Auto & RV has acquired Wisconsin RV World in DeForest, Wisconsin from Christine Eagan and the Eagan family. The family-owned dealership will remain at its current location and become part of Kunes' regional network as the buyer expands its RV retail footprint in Wisconsin.
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- Buyer
- Gauge Capital
- Target
- Engine & Transmission Exchange (ETE REMAN)
- Seller
- Founders and management team, Sam Loshak
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Wisconsin, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
Gauge Capital has made a strategic recapitalization investment in Engine & Transmission Exchange (ETE REMAN), a Milwaukee-based remanufacturer of automotive transmissions. The transaction partners Gauge with the company's founders and management (including founder Sam Loshak); Gauge partners James Jackson and Kevin Rafferty joined ETE's board to support planned investments in remanufacturing, product development, quality, and human capital.
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January 6, 2023
- Buyer
- Carousel Motor Group
- Target
- Hudson Ford
- Seller
- Hudson Ford, Mark Swelland, Gary Embretson, Jonathan Nissly
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Wisconsin, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Carousel Motor Group has acquired Hudson Ford, the number-one selling Ford dealership in Wisconsin, marking Carousel's first Ford franchise and entry into the Wisconsin market. The Hudson Ford location in Hudson, WI (2020 Crest View Drive) includes new and pre-owned vehicle sales, an Abra full-service collision center and on-site detail center; principals mentioned in the transaction include Mark Swelland, Gary Embretson and Jonathan Nissly.
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- Buyer
- Lippert Components, Inc., LCI Industries
- Target
- CURT Group
- Seller
- Audax Private Equity
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Wisconsin, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Lippert Components, Inc., a subsidiary of LCI Industries (NYSE: LCII), has acquired CURT Group from Audax Private Equity in a strategic purchase. CURT Group, headquartered in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, is a designer, manufacturer and distributor of towing and truck accessory products and will expand LCI's aftermarket product portfolio and market position.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which buyers are most active in these Wisconsin automotive acquisitions?
The page’s recurring buyers include Kunes Auto & RV Group, CollisionRight, Gauge Capital, Carousel Motor Group, and individuals such as Chad Richardson.
What kinds of automotive businesses are being acquired in Wisconsin?
Transactions cover dealership rollups (including Chevrolet and Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram franchises), collision and glass repair operations, and automotive aftermarket activities such as transmission remanufacturing and towing/accessory manufacturing.
Do these acquisitions typically keep the acquired brands operating under their existing names?
Several summaries indicate continuity—e.g., CollisionRight keeping Mander Collision and Glass operating under that brand, and some dealership deals referencing renaming or staying at the current location as part of the buyer’s network.
Where in Wisconsin do these deals show the most concentration?
Southeastern Wisconsin features prominently, including Milwaukee-area activity (e.g., Chevrolet acquisition and the Mander collision portfolio), alongside other locations such as DeForest, Hudson, Eau Claire, and Cuba City.
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