Chesrown Automotive Acquires Three Dealerships in Sidney, Ohio
Chesrown Automotive has expanded its operations with the acquisition of three Germain Motor Company dealerships in Sidney, Ohio. The transaction, facilitated by Tim Lamb Group Director Chris Infantino, includes Germain Chevrolet-GMC, Germain Ford, and Germain Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, rebranded as Chesrown Chevrolet GMC of Sidney, Chesrown Ford of Sidney, and Chesrown CDJR of Sidney.
The three facilities span nearly 20 acres, offering over 50 service bays equipped with advanced diagnostic tools. They will cater to customers in Sidney and surrounding regions, including Dayton’s northern communities. The acquisition marks Chesrown Automotive’s first major expansion under Jim Gill, who leads the company alongside his sons Ryan and Joseph Gill.
“We are excited for the opportunity to own seven domestic brands in one market, and we look forward to serving the Sidney community as well as Dayton’s northern communities,” stated Jim Gill. “Special thanks to the Germain family, Chris Infantino, and Tim Lamb for helping make this transaction process smooth and efficient.”
Germain Motor Company divested the dealerships to focus on other market expansion opportunities while maintaining operations across multiple states. It has previously acquired them in transactions between 2021-23.
Asbury Toyota Store Sells to Vaughan Automotive
The Presidio Group has facilitated the sale of Larry H. Miller Toyota Lemon Grove in California from Asbury Automotive Group to Vaughan Automotive. The transaction, which closed on June 16, 2025, marks Vaughan Automotive’s first dealership in California, expanding their footprint from Texas, where they currently operate four Toyota dealerships. The store will rebrand to Maverick Toyota.
“Moving into California represents a significant milestone in our expansion strategy,” said Shawn Vaughan, CEO of Vaughan Automotive. “We’ve come to know this market well and are excited to represent Toyota in another community.”
For Asbury Automotive Group, the sale of Larry H. Miller Toyota Lemon Grove concludes the divestment of its California holdings, as the company sharpens its focus on other market opportunities. David Hult, President and CEO of Asbury, praised The Presidio Group for their expertise in helping secure optimal value for shareholders and a buyer who aligns with the dealership’s legacy and team.
Lithia Motors Buys Two Mercedes-Benz Dealerships
Lithia Motors, Inc. has purchased two Mercedes-Benz dealerships, located in Jackson, Mississippi, and Collierville near Memphis, Tennessee, in a sale facilitated by The Presidio Group. The dealerships, previously owned by the Higginbotham family, were part of a longstanding family business with deep roots in the automotive industry.
“After careful consideration, our family made the difficult decision to sell these stores,” said Trudy Higginbotham Moody, the Jackson dealership’s dealer principal. “We turned to our trusted friends at Presidio to help us achieve our goals and ensure a seamless transaction that honors our family’s automotive heritage and our father’s legacy. I am deeply grateful to our dedicated team members and loyal customers for their longtime support that made our business so successful.”
For Lithia Motors, this acquisition strengthens their presence in the Southeast region and expands their luxury market portfolio. In Mississippi, Lithia already operates Toyota of Jackson. In Tennessee, it operates Sunrise Buick-GMC at Wolfchase and Sunrise Chevrolet-Buick-GMC at Collierville, both in suburban Memphis, and West Knoxville Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram in Knoxville.
“This purchase allows us to expand our presence in Mississippi and Tennessee, two strategic markets for our company,” said Bryan DeBoer, president and CEO of Lithia Motors. “We are always excited to see acquisition opportunities from Presidio given its professionalism and top-notch processes. This marks our fifth transaction facilitated by the firm with the amount of revenue acquired through those deals topping $4 billion, and it upheld the smooth, high-quality approach we’ve come to associate with Presidio.”
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