Bohn Brothers Automotive Group Sells Toyota of Slidell to Carlock Automotive
New Orleans-based Bohn Brothers Automotive Group sold its Toyota of Slidell dealership to Tennessee-based Carlock Automotive, the final of four dealerships in the Bohn Brothers Automotive Group as the group exists the business.
Founded by George W. Bohn in 1924, the Bohn Brothers Automotive Group opened its first store as a Ford dealership on South Broad Street in New Orleans. The third generation of the family expanded adding Toyota, Audi, Buick, Pontiac Hyundai Genesis and GMC truck dealerships. They sold those dealerships in 2000 except Toyota of Slidell, and in 2009 Donny, Scott and Van Bohn added Audi New Orleans, Audi Lafayette and Hyundai Genesis of Metairie.
“It is a bittersweet moment for our family as we step away from the business after more than 100 years of serving the New Orleans community,” said Donny Bohn, co-owner of Bohn Brothers Automotive Group. “We also want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to our exceptional employees, whose hard work and loyalty have been the backbone of our success for generations.”
The Bohn Brothers were represented by Kerrigan Advisors in the sale. The completion of Bohn Brothers’ Toyota of Slidell transaction represents Kerrigan Advisors’ 285th franchise sold, and its 50th Toyota/Lexus franchise.
Cannon Motors Expands into Alabama, Louisiana
Cannon Motors of Mississippi will begin operating seven new locations in Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana after purchasing Tameron Gulf Coast.
Cannon Motors will now operate Tameron Honda Eastern Shore in Daphne, AL; Tameron Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Daphne, AL; Tameron Buick GMC in Daphne, AL; Tameron Nissan in Mobile, AL; Tameron Subaru in Mobile, AL; Tameron Kia in D’Iberville, MS; and Tameron Kia Westbank in Harvey, LA.
“We couldn’t be more excited to join these incredible communities in Alabama and Louisiana, while also expanding our area of service in our home state of Mississippi,” Cannon Motors owner Michael Joe Cannon said. “We’re looking forward to serving new customers with excellent sales and service of new and pre-owned vehicles for years to come.”
Cannon Motors operates 31 dealerships across the three states, including Nissan, GMC, Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Ford, Lincoln, Honda, Toyota, Kia and Subaru brands.
Warren Henry Auto Group Acquires Kia of Key West
Kia of Key West in Florida has been sold by The Liechty Auto Group to Warren Zinn and Warren Henry Auto Group. Kia of Key West will remain at its current location on Roosevelt Boulevard until a new state-of-the-art auto mall is built.
Warren Henry Auto Group, established in 1976, consists of a growing dealership network of 11 locations across Florida. Eric Day, Chief Financial Officer for Warren Henry Auto Group shared, “The acquisition of Kia of Key West aligns with our commitment to growth and our promise to bring unparalleled service and vehicle selection to the Florida Keys.”
The Liechty Auto Group operates four automotive dealerships representing Ford, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, and Kia in Alabama and Georgia.
Jesse Liechty, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Liechty Auto Group noted the role of Performance Brokerage Services to represents” us in the sale…to the best strategic buyer, Warren Henry Auto Group, as they own every other new car franchise in Key West.”