Two California Dealerships Sold: Audi West Covina and Subaru of Hayward
June 27, 2025
Dave Cantin Group announced the closings of two California dealership transactions in June 2025: Audi West Covina was sold by Envision Motors to Victor Oh (Grace Motorcars), and Subaru of Hayward (formerly One Subaru) was sold by Brian and Devin McCafferty to Uwe and Chris Waizenegger of Mercedes‑Benz of Pleasanton. Both deals were strategic divestitures enabling sellers to realign portfolios or exit, while buyers expanded or added prime Bay Area retail points.
- Buyers
- Victor Oh (Grace Motorcars), Uwe and Chris Waizenegger (Mercedes-Benz of Pleasanton)
- Targets
- Audi West Covina, Subaru of Hayward (formerly One Subaru)
- Sellers
- Envision Motors, Brian McCafferty, Devin McCafferty
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- California, United States
- Transaction Type
- Divestiture
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