Tracked deals
16
16 tracked deals across 2020-2026.
Medford, Oregon, United States
Lithia & Driveway is a nationwide automotive retailer operating a large network of franchised dealerships and omni-channel vehicle retail services, including online shopping via Driveway. It is listed on the NYSE under ticker LAD (Fortune 500).
Tracked deals
16
16 tracked deals across 2020-2026.
Recent pace
3
3 tracked deals announced in the last 12 months.
Deal mix
Buyout
15 buyout · 1 divestiture
Last 7 years
Supporting Data
Showing the 12 most recent of 16 tracked deals for Lithia & Driveway.
Lithia Motors has acquired Toyota of Gallatin in the Metro Nashville market. Dave Stumbo of Stumbo Automotive sold the dealership, and it will continue operating as Toyota of Gallatin under Lithia’s ownership.
Lithia Motors Inc. acquired Mercedes-Benz of Medford (including related real estate) from Lancaster County Motors. The transaction closed on February 23 in Medford, Oregon, strengthening Lithia’s local luxury Mercedes-Benz footprint.
Lithia & Driveway (LAD) acquired two luxury Southern California dealerships — Porsche Beverly Hills and Audi Santa Monica — adding an estimated $450 million of annualized revenue. The purchases, sourced from owner Geoff Emery, expand Lithia's luxury retail network and were financed with existing on‑balance sheet capacity.
Lithia & Driveway (LAD) acquired Stivers Decatur Subaru in the Atlanta/Decatur market to increase network density in the Southeast and strengthen its import mix. The acquisition, financed with on-balance-sheet capacity, is expected to bring an estimated $100 million in annualized revenue and deepens Lithia's footprint in a growth market.
Lithia & Driveway (Lithia Motors, Inc.) has acquired Mercedes‑Benz of Jackson (Mississippi) and Mercedes‑Benz of Collierville (Tennessee), including associated real estate, from members of the Higginbotham family. The purchases expand Lithia's luxury-brand footprint and store density in the Southeast as part of its continued acquisition strategy.
Lithia & Driveway (LAD) acquired Elk Grove Subaru in Elk Grove, California, adding the dealership to its Sacramento-area retail network and strengthening density in the Southwest region. The acquisition, financed with existing on‑balance sheet capacity, is expected to add approximately $100 million of annual revenue to LAD.
Lithia & Driveway (LAD) acquired Stohlman Subaru in Sterling, Virginia to expand its Mid-Atlantic footprint. The acquisition, financed with existing on‑balance sheet capacity, adds expected annualized revenue of $80 million to LAD.
Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) purchased three dealerships (Acura, Honda and Subaru) from Duval Motor Company in Jacksonville and Gainesville, Florida, adding an expected $200M+ in annualized revenue. The deal marks Lithia's entry into these Florida markets and expands its import and luxury retail footprint, funded using existing on‑balance sheet capacity.
Lithia & Driveway (LAD) has purchased Carousel Motor Group, a nine-store dealer group operating premium luxury and domestic franchises in the Minneapolis–St. Paul region, adding an expected $900 million in annualized revenue. The acquisition expands Lithia's footprint in the North Central Region (including its first Ford store in Wisconsin) and was financed using existing on‑balance sheet capacity; the seller is Pohlad Companies (the Pohlad family).
Lithia Motors has purchased Wade Ford, a franchised Ford dealership in the Atlanta metro, from owner Steve Ewing. The acquisition — brokered by Pinnacle Mergers & Acquisitions — is expected to contribute to Lithia's revenue growth and expand its government fleet presence, with Lithia projecting an incremental $285 million in annual revenue.
Lithia Motors purchased three Denver-area luxury dealerships — Ferrari of Denver, Bentley of Denver and Lotus (Lotus of Denver) — in a transaction brokered by Pinnacle Mergers & Acquisitions. The dealerships were sold by owner Aleks Vekselberg as Lithia expands its luxury and regional retail footprint in Colorado.
Lithia & Driveway (LAD) has acquired Airstream Adventures, the nation’s largest Airstream dealer group, including its Ultimate Airstreams upfitting business and six retail locations across Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Northern California. The deal marks Lithia’s entrance into the luxury recreational vehicle market; Airstream Adventures founder Ted Davis and his team will join Lithia.
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