Pablo River Partners Acquires Bob Mayberry Hyundai

Pablo River Partners Acquires Dick Smith Hyundai in Greenville, South Carolina

December 15, 2025

Automotive

Jacksonville-based investment firm Pablo River Partners, led by Charlie Tomm, acquired Dick Smith Hyundai in Greenville, South Carolina from Brian Smith and Dick Smith Automotive. The dealership will be renamed Hyundai of Greenville and remain at its current location, expanding Pablo River Partners' presence in the Southeast.

Young Automotive Group Acquires Larry H. Miller Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Riverdale

October 28, 2025

Automotive

Young Automotive Group has agreed to acquire Larry H. Miller Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Riverdale from Asbury Automotive, expanding the buyer's presence in Weber County, Utah. The location will be renamed Young Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Riverdale and Jacob Sobers will be appointed general manager.

Austin Pugmire Acquires Pioneer Ford; Tony and Bob Esposito Acquire Havana Ford

March 24, 2025

Automotive

DSMA facilitated the sale of Pioneer Ford in Bremen, Georgia to Austin Pugmire of Pugmire Automotive Group, with sellers Tammy Raciborski and Bob Winiarczyk. In a separate transaction DSMA also facilitated the sale of Havana Ford in Havana, Florida to Tony Esposito and Bob (Robert) Esposito from seller Ken Ball, reflecting regional consolidation and geographic expansion among Ford dealers in the Southeast.

Duff Capital Investors Acquires John O'Neil Johnson Toyota and Hyundai in Meridian, Mississippi

March 26, 2024

Automotive

Duff Capital Investors, the Columbia, Mississippi holding company owned by brothers James and Thomas Duff, purchased John O'Neil Johnson Toyota and John O'Neil Johnson Hyundai from owner Neil Johnson in 2023. The stores were renamed Toyota of Meridian and Hyundai of Meridian after closing (Toyota closed Aug. 1, 2023; Hyundai closed Oct. 24, 2023) as Duff expands its dealership footprint in Mississippi.

Hudson Automotive Group Acquires Toyota of North Charlotte

March 19, 2024

Automotive

Hudson Automotive Group has acquired Toyota of North Charlotte from siblings Joe and Bob Siviglia. The dealership, opened in 2003 and located north of Charlotte, North Carolina, will continue operating under Hudson with Bob Siviglia remaining as General Manager; the acquisition expands Hudson's portfolio to 54 dealerships across multiple states.

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.