Dream Motor Group Acquires Bill Seidle's Nissan and Mitsubishi Dealerships in Doral, Florida

Dream Motor Group Acquires Toyota of Montgomery and Lexus of Montgomery for $151M

November 24, 2025

Automotive

Dream Motor Group, led by Nick Saban and Joe Agresti, purchased Toyota of Montgomery and Lexus of Montgomery in Montgomery, Alabama from Sutherlin Automotive Group in a deal valued at $151 million. Pinnacle Mergers & Acquisitions served as the broker; the acquisition expands Dream Motor Group’s luxury and performance dealership footprint across the Southeast.

Multiple Texas Dealerships Sold to IDEA Auto Group, Bravo Auto Group and E1T1 Auto Group

August 6, 2024

Automotive

Three Texas dealerships — South Austin Nissan, Baytown Nissan and Hyundai of Silsbee — were sold in transactions facilitated by Pinnacle Mergers & Acquisitions. South Austin Nissan was acquired by Julie Herrera (IDEA Auto Group) and will operate as City Limits Nissan; Baytown Nissan was acquired by Raymond Palacios' Bravo Auto Group; and Hyundai of Silsbee was acquired by Mike Terry and Jarryd Carver through their new E1T1 Auto Group partnership.

Sonic Automotive Acquires Bobby Ford Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM (Sealy, TX)

October 19, 2021

Automotive

Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) acquired Bobby Ford Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM in Sealy, Texas and will operate the location as Momentum Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Sealy. The deal is Sonic’s 88th franchised dealership and marks the company’s first Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM (CDJR) franchise, expanding its presence in Texas and broadening its brand mix.

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.

Golling Automotive Group Acquires Mark Chevrolet (Wayne, MI)

October 30, 2025

Automotive

Golling Automotive Group, led by Bill Golling, has acquired Mark Chevrolet in Wayne, Michigan from owner Charles Cabana. Performance Brokerage Services advised on the transaction; the store will be renamed Golling Chevrolet as Golling expands its footprint in the Detroit market.

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.