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

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.

Richter and Scherle Families Acquire Terrace Ford Lincoln; Rebrand as Lakewest Ford Lincoln

July 28, 2025

Automotive

The Richter Group and The Scherle Group purchased Terrace Ford Lincoln from Go Auto and have rebranded the dealership as Lakewest Ford Lincoln. Performance Brokerage Services advised on the transaction; the buyer families plan to expand their family-owned dealership presence in the Burlington market and continue operations under local ownership.

Murgado Automotive Group Acquires Toyota of Lincoln Park from AutoCanada/Leader Automotive Group

January 28, 2026

Automotive

Murgado Automotive Group has acquired Toyota of Lincoln Park, a Chicago-area Toyota dealership formerly owned by AutoCanada’s U.S. subsidiary Leader Automotive Group. Haig Partners served as exclusive sell-side advisor on the transaction, which represents a local-market expansion for Murgado and a divestiture by AutoCanada/Leader Automotive Group.

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.

Serra Automotive Acquires Marsh Automotive Group

May 28, 2024

Automotive

Serra Automotive, a privately-held retail automotive group, has acquired Marsh Automotive Group, a Traverse City, Michigan-based new and used car dealer operating eight franchises and multiple ancillary businesses. The deal continues Marsh’s legacy under Serra’s broader dealer network and was advised by FOCUS Investment Banking; the Marsh family sold the business to Serra citing cultural alignment.

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

August 26, 2024

Automotive

Ed Morse Automotive Group acquired seven franchised auto dealerships and one used-vehicle store from Lawley Automotive Group, a deal that closed on August 26, 2024. The purchase—advised by the Dave Cantin Group—adds Ed Morse’s first locations in Arizona and increases the group’s total franchised dealership count to 56.