Brady Bishop and Chip Johnson Acquire Momentum Maserati Alfa Romeo from Sonic Automotive

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.

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.

Bakhtiari Auto Group Acquires Acura of Fremont from Bruce Kavich

January 1, 2025

Automotive

Bakhtiari Auto Group (led by Oscar and Brian Bakhtiari) has acquired Acura of Fremont in Fremont, California from long-time owner Bruce Kavich. Haig Partners served as exclusive sell‑side advisor; Kavich sold the dealership to focus full time on his customer-retention software business, Carveeps.

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.

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.

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.