Morgan Automotive Group Acquires Fuccillo Kia of Clermont

Butler Automotive Group Acquires Bulldog Kia

September 16, 2024

Automotive

Butler Automotive Group, a Macon, Georgia–based dealer group led by Marsh and Morris Butler, acquired Bulldog Kia in Athens, Georgia from owners David Kernall and James Hammond. The acquisition adds Butler's first Kia franchise and expands the group's footprint to 15 dealerships across Georgia, South Carolina and Florida.

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.

Zeigler Auto Group Acquires Ferrari Lake Forest

May 16, 2025

Automotive

Zeigler Auto Group has acquired Ferrari Lake Forest from the Mancuso family, with the ownership transfer and banner change effective May 16, 2025. The Kalamazoo-based dealer group said it will retain existing personnel and continue to build on the dealership's legacy as part of its ultra-luxury and high-performance automotive portfolio.

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.

Key Auto Group Acquires Bob Pforte Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Marianna (Bob Pforte Motors)

March 29, 2022

Automotive

Key Auto Group has purchased Bob Pforte Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Marianna, Florida from long-time owner Bob Pforte. The acquisition expands Key Auto Group’s footprint in Florida and continues the dealer’s operations at the existing Marianna location under the Key Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Marianna name.

Zeigler Auto Group Acquires LaFontaine Jeep Franchise in Kalamazoo

May 13, 2025

Automotive

Zeigler Auto Group has purchased the Jeep franchise located at 3718 Stadium Drive from LaFontaine Auto Group and will relocate the operation to Zeigler's headquarters at 4201 Stadium Drive. The acquired dealership will be renamed Zeigler Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Kalamazoo, consolidating Stellantis brand offerings under one roof to provide a streamlined customer experience.