Kunes Auto & RV Group Acquires Griffin Chevrolet in Milwaukee

Kunes Auto & RV Group Acquires Three Dealerships in Minnesota and Lake Bluff, Illinois

February 3, 2026

Automotive

Kunes Auto & RV Group completed three acquisitions, purchasing two dealerships from the family‑owned Valley Automotive Group (now Kunes Apple Valley and Kunes Valley GMC in Hastings, Minnesota) and Kunes Lakes Chevrolet in Lake Bluff, Illinois from The Exchange. The deals expand Kunes’ Midwest footprint into the Twin Cities market and the Chicago North Shore, and include a succession element as Valley Automotive Group’s family remained involved in Minnesota operations.

Kunes Auto & RV Acquires Wisconsin RV World from the Eagan Family

December 16, 2024

Automotive

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.

Kunes Auto & RV Group Acquires Quietwoods RV and Scenic RV in Wisconsin

December 16, 2025

Automotive

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.

Krause Auto Group Acquires McGrath Volvo Cars of Fort Myers

April 29, 2025

Automotive

Krause Auto Group, led by Vernon Krause, has acquired McGrath Volvo Cars of Fort Myers (now operating as Volvo Cars Fort Myers) from McGrath Automotive Group. The acquisition expands Krause Auto Group’s Southeast footprint and adds a premium Volvo dealership in Fort Myers, Florida.

Kriete Truck Centers Acquires La Crosse Truck Center

July 22, 2024

Trucking & Fleet

Kriete Truck Centers, a Milwaukee-based truck dealer group, has acquired La Crosse Truck Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The acquisition expands Kriete's ability to sell and service Mack and Isuzu trucks in the La Crosse and Mauston areas and will coincide with a major renovation of Kriete's existing La Crosse location.

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.