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Why dealership groups are prioritizing M&A — Joe Serra, Matt Serra | Serra Automotive
Serra Automotive, ranked number 12 out of the top dealership groups in the U.S. and number 6 out of the top privately held groups, is set to close on its acquisition of Bill Marsh Auto Group. When the transaction is completed in the coming months, Serra Automotive will receive three new stores representing eight franchises across Michigan. On this episode of Inside Automotive, host Jim Fitzpatrick is joined by Joe Serra, chairman of Serra Automotive, and Matt Serra, president of Serra Automotive, to share more details of the transaction and their expectations for the 2024 car market. Watch full segment here.
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