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Asbury to buy Larry H. Miller Dealerships

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Asbury Automotive Group, Inc., one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., entered into a definitive agreement with Larry H. Miller Group of Companies to acquire Larry H. Miller Dealerships, the eighth largest dealer group in the U.S., and Total Care Auto, Powered by Landcar.

That's a BIG power play right there. We're going to see more and more consolidations. Within a few years, there's only going to be a hand full of single points and smaller dealer groups. What do you think?
 
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  • Asbury Automotive Group announced a definitive agreement to acquire Larry H.
  • Miller Dealerships (the eighth largest U.S. dealer group) and Total Care Auto, prompting discussion about industry consolidation trends.
  • The original poster predicts this signals the beginning of the end for independent dealers, with only a handful of major groups surviving in the coming years.

Asbury Automotive Group announced a definitive agreement to acquire Larry H. Miller Dealerships (the eighth largest U.S. dealer group) and Total Care Auto, prompting discussion about industry consolidation trends. The original poster predicts this signals the beginning of the end for independent dealers, with only a handful of major groups surviving in the coming years. A respondent counters that consolidation is detrimental to consumers and hopes smaller dealer groups can maintain their independence and missions.

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