Krause Auto Group / Vernon Krause Acquires Sutherlin Hyundai of Athens

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.

Perrin Automotive Group Acquires Sutherlin Cherokee County Nissan

August 22, 2023

Automotive

Perrin Automotive Group (the Perrin family) has acquired Sutherlin Cherokee County Nissan in Holly Springs, Georgia from Sutherlin Automotive. The deal expands Perrin's presence in the Atlanta metro area as part of its regional growth strategy.

Krause Auto Group Acquires McGrath Volvo Cars of Fort Myers

April 29, 2025

Automotive

Krause Auto Group, led by Vernon Krause, has acquired McGrath Volvo Cars of Fort Myers (now operating as Volvo Cars Fort Myers) from McGrath Automotive Group. The acquisition expands Krause Auto Group’s Southeast footprint and adds a premium Volvo dealership in Fort Myers, Florida.

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.

Kunes Auto & RV Group Acquires Griffin Chevrolet in Milwaukee

June 17, 2025

Automotive

Kunes Auto & RV Group, a family-owned Midwest dealership group headquartered in Delavan, Wisconsin, has acquired Griffin Chevrolet located at 11100 W. Metro Auto Mall in Milwaukee. The purchase expands Kunes' Chevrolet footprint to 19 GM dealerships across its Midwest operations and reinforces its commitment to growing its presence in the Milwaukee market.

Hoffman Auto Group Acquires Burlington Subaru and Burlington Hyundai from 802 Cars

May 6, 2025

Automotive

Hoffman Auto Group has acquired the Burlington Subaru and Burlington Hyundai dealerships in Burlington, Vermont from seller 802 Cars. Kerrigan Advisors represented 802 Cars in the sale; the transaction expands Hoffman Auto Group's geographic footprint into Vermont.