Ed Morse Automotive Group Acquires Seven Franchised Stores and Used Lot from Lawley Automotive Group

Ed Morse Automotive Group Acquires Lindsay Auto Group (3 Missouri Dealerships)

May 7, 2021

Automotive

Ed Morse Automotive Group has acquired Lindsay Auto Group, which operates three dealerships in Lebanon and Saint Robert, Missouri. The dealerships (Lindsay Ford, Lindsay Chevrolet and Lindsay Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram) will be rebranded under the Ed Morse name and continue operating at their current locations following the sale by the Lindsay family, brokered by Performance Brokerage Services.

Ed Morse Automotive Group Acquires Thomas Motors in Moberly, Missouri

December 1, 2023

Automotive

Ed Morse Automotive Group has acquired Thomas Motors in Moberly, Missouri from owner Don Thomas; the location will be rebranded as Ed Morse Chevrolet Buick GMC. The acquisition adds roughly 20 employees, marks the company's 100th franchise and expands Ed Morse's presence in Missouri to nine dealerships (48 locations overall).

Ed Morse Automotive Group Acquires Renegade Harley-Davidson (Springfield, MO)

September 4, 2024

Automotive

Ed Morse Automotive Group has acquired Renegade Harley-Davidson, a dealership located at 3980 W. Sunshine Street in Springfield, Missouri, from H&H Automotive LLC. The purchase expands Ed Morse's Harley-Davidson portfolio and grows the group's footprint to 57 dealership locations and over 2,800 employees nationwide.

Ed Morse Automotive Group Acquires Donaghe Buick GMC and Donaghe Ford in Greenville, Texas

July 28, 2021

Automotive

Ed Morse Automotive Group, a family-owned dealer group headquartered in Delray Beach, Florida, has acquired Donaghe Buick GMC and Donaghe Ford in Greenville, Texas as part of a larger purchase of three franchises and two dealerships. The deal expands Ed Morse's Texas footprint, adds roughly 80 employees to the group, and will be followed by planned capital improvements and community support initiatives.

Ed Morse Automotive Group (Teddy Morse) Acquires Bruce Rossmeyer's Daytona Harley‑Davidson and Destination Daytona

November 16, 2022

Automotive

Ed Morse Automotive Group, led by Teddy Morse, has acquired Bruce Rossmeyer's Daytona Harley‑Davidson and the adjacent Destination Daytona complex from the Rossmeyer family. The dealership will operate as Teddy Morse's Daytona Harley‑Davidson while Destination Daytona will continue to host its existing tenants; the sale was facilitated by DCG Acquisitions and represents a family-owner exit and continuation of the site’s legacy under Ed Morse ownership.

Morrie's Automotive Group Acquires Grand Ledge Ford Lincoln and Merrill Ford Okemos

December 7, 2021

Automotive

Morrie's Automotive Group acquired the Grand Ledge Ford Lincoln and Merrill Ford Okemos dealerships from Barry C. Merrill. The Presidio Group advised the seller on the transaction as Morrie's expands into Michigan, adding the two Ford/Lincoln franchises to its multi-state dealer network.