Warren Henry Auto Group Acquires Niles Sales and Service

Warren Henry Auto Group Acquires Kia of Key West

November 27, 2024

Automotive

Warren Henry Auto Group, a privately owned Florida dealership group, has completed the acquisition of Kia of Key West. The dealership will operate as part of the Keys Auto Center family and continue operations at 2826 N Roosevelt Blvd in Key West, Florida, bringing the location into Warren Henry's expanding Florida portfolio.

Lithia Motors Acquires Nine Dealerships from Keyes Automotive Group

November 10, 2020

Automotive

Lithia Motors has purchased nine high-volume dealerships from Los Angeles-based Keyes Automotive Group in a multi-location transaction that expands Lithia's footprint in the Los Angeles and Phoenix markets. Kerrigan Advisors represented Keyes, which sold the nine dealerships while retaining several others; Lithia will operate the acquired franchises as part of its national dealership network.

Key Auto Group Acquires Thomas Chevrolet Buick (Perry, FL)

December 27, 2021

Automotive

Portsmouth, New Hampshire-based Key Auto Group has acquired Thomas Chevrolet Buick in Perry, Florida from owner Cal Thomas. The single-location dealership will continue operating at its existing address under the Key Auto Group banner (renamed Key Chevrolet Buick of Perry) as Key Auto Group expands into the Southeast market.

Krause Auto Group Acquires Three Florida Dealerships from Sutherlin Automotive

August 5, 2024

Automotive

Krause Auto Group of Alpharetta, Georgia purchased three Southwest Florida dealerships from Sutherlin Automotive Group for more than $110 million in an acquisition that includes Sutherlin Nissan of Fort Myers, Sutherlin Nissan of Cape Coral and Sutherlin Genesis in Fort Myers. The stores will be rebranded as Nissan of Cape Coral, Nissan of Fort Myers and Fort Myers Genesis; Krause plans renovations and service expansion at the Fort Myers Nissan location. Pinnacle Mergers & Acquisitions represented the seller in the transaction.

Group 1 Automotive Acquires Three Luxury Brand Dealerships in Florida and Texas

May 19, 2025

Automotive

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. acquired three luxury-brand dealerships — a Lexus and an Acura dealership in Fort Myers, Florida, and Mercedes‑Benz of South Austin in Texas — expanding its footprint in key cluster markets. The three dealerships are expected to generate approximately $330 million in combined annual revenues and will complement Group 1's existing luxury portfolio.

Group 1 Automotive Acquires Estero Bay Chevrolet

April 3, 2023

Automotive

Group 1 Automotive has acquired Estero Bay Chevrolet, the top-volume Chevrolet dealership in Southwest Florida. Kerrigan Advisors represented the Winton and Denson families in the transaction as the sellers; the deal expands Group 1's footprint in a high-growth Florida market.