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GM76.8000.69%
F11.875-0.025%
RIVN12.034-0.426%
CYD23.690-1.8%
HMC34.6000.63%
TM198.3303.47%
CVNA58.880-0.31%
PAG212.1150.065%
LAD287.91018.78%
AN159.7006.69%
GPI242.86018.01%
ABG172.3608.31%
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TSLA378.335-8.135%
GM76.8000.69%
F11.875-0.025%
RIVN12.034-0.426%
CYD23.690-1.8%
HMC34.6000.63%
TM198.3303.47%
CVNA58.880-0.31%
PAG212.1150.065%
LAD287.91018.78%
AN159.7006.69%
GPI242.86018.01%
ABG172.3608.31%
SAH63.2602.58%
TSLA378.335-8.135%
GM76.8000.69%
F11.875-0.025%
RIVN12.034-0.426%
CYD23.690-1.8%
HMC34.6000.63%
TM198.3303.47%
CVNA58.880-0.31%
PAG212.1150.065%
LAD287.91018.78%
AN159.7006.69%
GPI242.86018.01%
ABG172.3608.31%
SAH63.2602.58%

Ken Garff expands Utah footprint with Volkswagen purchase

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By CBT News Editorial Team June 8, 2026
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Ken Garff Automotive Group has acquired Volkswagen SouthTowne in South Jordan, Utah, from Susan Watkins. Announced on June 8, 2026, the transaction marks the group’s first acquisition of 2026 and expands its dealership portfolio in its home state. The dealership has been renamed Ken Garff Volkswagen Southtowne. David Ibarra of Live Ready® Dealer Exchange Brokering facilitated the transaction.

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Deal Details:

Seller: Susan Watkins

Buyer: Ken Garff Automotive Group

Transaction Date: June 8, 2026

Rebranded Dealerships:

  • Volkswagen SouthTowne → Ken Garff Volkswagen Southtowne

Advisor/Facilitator: Live Ready® Dealer Exchange Brokering

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