Fox Motors, a Grand Rapids-based dealer group operating nearly 50 locations across Michigan, has signed an agreement to acquire Maple Hill Auto Group, a multi-franchise, family-owned dealership operation in Kalamazoo. The deal marks Fox Motors’ first entry into the Kalamazoo market. Maple Hill Auto Group has been operating since 1995 under owner Jim VandenBerg, representing Audi, Hyundai, Subaru, Volkswagen, Volvo, and Genesis. The transaction is pending manufacturer approval from each represented brand and is expected to close within the next four months.
Deal Details:
Seller: Jim VandenBerg, Maple Hill Auto Group
Buyer: Fox Motors
Date: April 3, 2026
Rebranded Dealerships:
- Maple Hill Auto Group → Fox Maple Hill Auto Group (group-level rename confirmed; individual store rebranding not yet announced)
Advisor/Facilitator: Not disclosed in report.



