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Mergers and Acquisition News

Read about the latest mergers and acquisitions in the collision industry, understanding their impact on market dynamics and service offerings.

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Jim Shorkey Auto Group Acquires Toyota of Greensburg in Pennsylvania

Toyota of Greensburg, located in the affluent Southeast suburb of Pittsburgh, is a multi-time winner of the Toyota President's Award.
Autobody News Staff
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AirPro Diagnostics Acquired by Private Equity Firm Rotunda Capital

Rotunda Capital plans to support AirPro’s expansion into new geographies and market segments while pursuing strategic acquisitions to fuel further growth.
Autobody News Staff
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Single-Shop Owners Have Options as the Collision Repair Industry Continues to Consolidate

A small shop may not be attractive to regional or national consolidators, but owners can consider other routes when looking to exit the industry.
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Asbury Automotive Acquires Herb Chambers Companies in Landmark $1.34B Deal

The deal, one of the largest in the industry’s history, includes 33 dealerships, 52 franchises and three collision centers in the New England market.
Autobody News Staff
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CARSTAR Adds New 10,000-Square-Foot Collision Center in Arkansas

CARSTAR AutoCraft Paint and Body Works in Brookland, AR, first opened in 2020 in an 1,800-square-foot facility, but has now moved twice into larger facilities.
Autobody News Staff
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Tomko Family Sells Longstanding Avon Lake, OH, Dealership to Catskill Automotive Partners

Ed Tomko Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, operated by the founder's four children, who are all retiring, will be renamed Avon Lake Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram.
Autobody News Staff
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Collision Repair Industry 2024 in Review: Some Excel on a Bumpy Road

Despite a rise in repair costs and overall drop in claims counts due to several factors, consolidators and private equity firms are still interested in the right acquisitions.
Autobody News Staff
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Classic Collision Expands in North Carolina with Two New Acquisitions

Classic Collision has acquired repair facilities in Troutman and Cornelius, NC.
Autobody News Staff
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Honda-Nissan Merger Talks Officially Collapse Amid Strategic Disagreements

Discussions hit a wall as Honda sought to make Nissan a subsidiary, rather than forming a new holding company.
Autobody News Staff
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Classic Collision Acquires Elite Collision Center in Washington

Elite Collision Center in Battle Ground, WA, has been a family-owned and operated business for more than 20 years.
Autobody News Staff

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