Lithia Motors Inc. sold one of its Subaru dealerships in the second quarter, while Dobbs Equity Partners' auto retail portfolio entered a new state late last year and a dealership group bought its third franchised store in the first quarter.
Here's a look at the deals involving import and domestic stores and dealerships in Montana, Indiana and Ohio. One transaction involved an auto retailer ranked on Automotive News' top 150 dealership groups list.