The Ed Morse Automotive Group is expanding again.
The Florida-based automotive dealership announced on Feb. 6 that it has acquired seven dealerships from Lawley Automotive Group in Sierra Vista, AZ.
The dealerships involved in the transaction include:
- Lawley Chevrolet GMC at 2900 E. Fry Blvd SE, Sierra Vista
- Lawley Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram at 1901 S. Highway 92, Sierra Vista
- Lawley’s Team Ford at 100 N. Highway 90, Sierra Vista
- Lawley Honda at 3200 E. Fry Blvd, Sierra Vista
- Lawley Hyundai at 2800 E. Fry Blvd, Sierra Vista
- Lawley Kia at 100 N Highway 90, Sierra Vista
- Lawley Nissan at 2960 E. Fry Blvd, Sierra Vista
The Dave Cantin Group brokered the transaction.
Westward Expansion
“Expanding into the Arizona market is tremendously exciting. This deal with Lawley is the ideal fit, as they are an established, family-owned, well-respected, and well-run group of dealerships. We look forward to continuing their tradition of impeccable customer service and serving the community well,” said Teddy Morse, Chairman and CEO of Ed Morse Automotive Group.
These will be Morse’s first dealerships in Arizona, growing the company to 55 dealership locations, 111 automotive, motorcycle, and marine franchises, and 33 different brands in eight states.
The Morse family has been in the automotive business since 1946 when Ed Morse founded Morse Motors. Over 75 years later, Ed’s grandson, Chairman/CEO Teddy Morse continues to build on the legacy and family tradition. Headquartered in Delray Beach, FL. the company has dealerships and related businesses in Florida, Texas, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Colorado and Oklahoma.