Leslie Doggett Auto Group Acquires Russell & Smith Ford & Honda Dealerships and Parts Distribution Business

Dream Motor Group Acquires Toyota of Montgomery and Lexus of Montgomery for $151M

November 24, 2025

Automotive

Dream Motor Group, led by Nick Saban and Joe Agresti, purchased Toyota of Montgomery and Lexus of Montgomery in Montgomery, Alabama from Sutherlin Automotive Group in a deal valued at $151 million. Pinnacle Mergers & Acquisitions served as the broker; the acquisition expands Dream Motor Group’s luxury and performance dealership footprint across the Southeast.

Lawson Products Acquires S&S Automotive

May 1, 2024

Logistics & Distribution

Lawson Products, the operating company of Distribution Solutions Group (DSG), has completed the acquisition of S&S Automotive, a Midwest-based automotive and industrial parts distributor headquartered in Woodridge, Illinois. The transaction — funded with DSG cash and its credit facility — will combine S&S with Lawson's Kent Automotive division to expand product offering, vendor-managed inventory (VMI) capabilities and geographic reach; S&S reported approximately $40 million in annual revenue and the deal is expected to be accretive to DSG's adjusted EPS and EBITDA margins.

Group 1 Automotive Acquires RRR Automotive Group

February 12, 2024

Automotive

Group 1 Automotive, a Houston-based Fortune 300 automotive retailer, has acquired RRR Automotive Group, expanding its U.S. footprint in the greater Baltimore/Washington, D.C. market. The deal includes Toyota, Honda, Hyundai and Kia new-vehicle dealerships, a Toyota certified pre-owned center and three collision centers (expected to generate over $500 million in annual revenues).

Joe Hudson's Collision Center Acquires Mike Smith's Automotive Collision Center

April 25, 2025

Automotive

Joe Hudson's Collision Center (JHCC), a Montgomery-based multi-location operator of auto body repair shops, has acquired Mike Smith's Automotive Collision Center in Dothan, Alabama. The acquisition adds JHCC's 43rd location in Alabama and its second in the Dothan market as part of the company's ongoing regional expansion.

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.

Ed Morse Automotive Group Acquires Lindsay Auto Group (3 Missouri Dealerships)

May 7, 2021

Automotive

Ed Morse Automotive Group has acquired Lindsay Auto Group, which operates three dealerships in Lebanon and Saint Robert, Missouri. The dealerships (Lindsay Ford, Lindsay Chevrolet and Lindsay Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram) will be rebranded under the Ed Morse name and continue operating at their current locations following the sale by the Lindsay family, brokered by Performance Brokerage Services.