Sonic Automotive Acquires Jaguar Land Rover Santa Monica

Sonic Automotive Acquires Four Jaguar Land Rover Dealerships from US Auto Trust

July 1, 2025

Automotive

Sonic Automotive, a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, acquired four Jaguar Land Rover dealerships in California — Jaguar Land Rover Los Angeles, Jaguar Land Rover Newport Beach, Jaguar Land Rover San Jose, and Land Rover Pasadena — from US Auto Trust. The acquisition adds approximately $500 million of annual revenue, expands Sonic's national footprint to 177 franchises, and makes Sonic the largest Jaguar Land Rover retail ownership group in the U.S. by volume.

US Auto Trust Acquires Jaguar Land Rover Los Angeles from Scott Biehl

August 3, 2022

Automotive

US Auto Trust has purchased the Jaguar Land Rover Los Angeles dealership franchises from dealer principal Scott Biehl. The Presidio Group acted as exclusive M&A advisor to the seller; the acquisition expands US Auto Trust's luxury franchise footprint in California.

Sonic Automotive Completes Acquisition of RFJ Auto Partners

December 7, 2021

Automotive

Sonic Automotive, a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, has completed the acquisition of RFJ Auto Partners, adding 33 dealership locations across seven states and a portfolio that includes Dave Smith Motors. The deal is expected to add approximately $3.2 billion in annualized revenues and expand Sonic's geographic footprint and brand portfolio, moving the company into the top-five U.S. dealer groups by revenue.

Sonic Automotive Acquires Black Hills Harley-Davidson

February 15, 2023

Automotive

Sonic Automotive, a Fortune 500 automotive retailer based in Charlotte, North Carolina, has acquired Black Hills Harley-Davidson, the leading Harley-Davidson dealership in Rapid City, South Dakota and host of the Rally at Exit 55. The acquisition expands Sonic's powersports portfolio and complements its strategy to grow its powersports segment and serve rally attendees and motorcycle enthusiasts.

Lithia & Driveway Acquires Porsche Beverly Hills and Audi Santa Monica

November 11, 2025

Automotive

Lithia & Driveway (LAD) acquired two luxury Southern California dealerships — Porsche Beverly Hills and Audi Santa Monica — adding an estimated $450 million of annualized revenue. The purchases, sourced from owner Geoff Emery, expand Lithia's luxury retail network and were financed with existing on‑balance sheet capacity.

Sonic Automotive Acquires Audi New Orleans

December 12, 2024

Automotive

Sonic Automotive, Inc. has acquired Audi New Orleans, a franchised Audi dealership located in Metairie, Louisiana, from the Bohn Brothers Automotive Group. The deal marks Sonic's first franchise automotive location in Louisiana, expands its Audi footprint to 10 dealerships and brings its total franchise portfolio to 108 locations nationwide.