The Ciocca Dealership group is growing its holdings in Pennsylvania.
The agreement has Ciocca purchasing Apple Automotive, the automotive division of York County, Pa- based Stewart Companies. Terms of the deal was not disclosed, with the final transaction expected to be completed in February 2024.
Ciocca Dealerships is a family-owned company operating 42 dealerships and 12 collision centers that represent 25 automotive brands across Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
10 New Dealerships
Gregg Ciocca, owner and founder of Ciocca Dealerships, said in a press statement that he is “honored to steward the Apple Automotive legacy into the future.”
“We take seriously our responsibility to continue to deliver the same level of service excellence customers count on from Apple Automotive and look forward to championing the company’s continued efforts to support the communities it serves,” stated Ciocca.
Apple Automotive encompasses 10 auto dealerships across York County, PA, representing 10 automotive brand franchises as well as two used auto dealerships, six collision centers, two car washes and a wholesale parts business.
Reason for Stewart Sales
Stewart Companies officials, a family-owned company that encompasses businesses across the building products, construction and real estate industries, said the decision sell is part of the company’s long-range strategic effort focused on further expanding those core business. In selling to Ciocca, the company met its objective to ensure a future for its auto division.
“Choosing the right partner to lead Apple Automotive into the future was at the heart of the strategic evaluation process every step of the way,” said David Stewart, CEO of The Stewart Companies.
“Ciocca Dealerships is a family-owned company that shares many of the same family business values that guide The Stewart Companies’ commitments to serving our team, customers, and communities.”
Apple of Ciocca’s Eye
Ciocca said the company is fully dedicated to maintaining continuity across the full scope of Apple Automotive operations.
“We take seriously our responsibility to continue to deliver the same level of service excellence customers count on from Apple Automotive and look forward to championing the company’s continued efforts to support the communities it serves,” he said.
