Sky Auto Mall Purchases Van Horn Ford and Van Horn Chevrolet in Newhall, Iowa

Carousel Motor Group Acquires Hudson Ford

January 6, 2023

Automotive

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.

Van Olp Acquires Groove Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and Groove Subaru in Silverthorne, Colorado

May 6, 2024

Automotive

Buyer Van Olp, represented by Pinnacle Mergers & Acquisitions, purchased Groove Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and Groove Subaru from owner Alex Gillett. The two Silverthorne, Colorado dealerships will operate under the Auto Star Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram and Auto Star Subaru names.

The Khoury Group Acquires Don Elliott Autoworld (Wharton Chevrolet GMC / Ram Country of Wharton)

May 4, 2023

Automotive

The Khoury Group has acquired Don Elliott Autoworld (now operating as Wharton Chevrolet GMC and Ram Country of Wharton) from owner Don Elliott. Pinnacle Mergers & Acquisitions represented the seller in the transaction as The Khoury Group expands its Texas dealership footprint.

GreatWater 360 Auto Care Acquires Cars, Trucks & Vans

July 7, 2025

Automotive

GreatWater 360 Auto Care has acquired Cars, Trucks & Vans, a long-standing full-service auto repair shop in Davenport, Iowa. The shop will continue operating under its existing name and team while joining GreatWater's network to support the location with upgraded tools, training, and operational resources to deepen the company's presence in Iowa.

Champion and Wallace Automotive Acquire Four Kingsport, Tennessee Dealerships

September 7, 2023

Automotive

Pinnacle Mergers & Acquisitions brokered the sale of four Kingsport, Tennessee car dealerships formerly owned by the estates of John King and Sam Anderson. Wallace Automotive (the Baker family) acquired the Fairway Ford and Fairway Volkswagen stores, while Andy Dietrich and Tim Copenhaver purchased Courtesy Chevrolet Buick GMC (now Champion Chevrolet Buick GMC); disposition of the Courtesy Subaru point was coordinated with Subaru.

Hitchcock Automotive Sells Three Southern California Toyota Dealerships to Van Tuyl Companies and Kaminsky Automotive

February 8, 2022

Automotive

Hitchcock Automotive has sold three high-volume Toyota dealerships in Southern California: Northridge Toyota and Toyota of Santa Barbara were acquired by Van Tuyl Companies, while Puente Hills Toyota was acquired by Kaminsky Automotive. Kerrigan Advisors represented Hitchcock Automotive in the sale as the family transitions ownership of these long-standing dealerships.