up, marking acquisitions number 32 through 35 and Zeigler’s first ever locations in the state. The deal, which closed today, Monday, July 26, 2021, includes Honda of Racine, Toyota of Racine, Kenosha Subaru, and Racine Hyundai—giving the dealer group its first Toyota and Hyundai; and its second Honda and Subaru dealerships. All locations have reopened under the Zeigler name as of today.
Category: Acquisitions
Zeigler Auto Group Buys First Subaru Dealership, Marking Its 31st Acquisition
Zeigler Automotive Group today announced the acquisition of International Subaru of Merrillville from Francis and Ralph Mauro of the International Autos Group. The dealership located at 1777 W U.S. 30, Merrillville, IN will be renamed Zeigler Subaru of Merrillville, officially opening under Zeigler management on Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Zeigler Acquires Four Acres of Property with Plans to Renovate and Expand BMW of Orland Park
Zeigler Auto Group today announced that it has plans to purchase four acres of property from a private investor group with plans to renovate BMW of Orland Park. The 174,240-square-foot renovation will include plans for the expansion of 325 parking spaces and an interior remodel representing BMW’s newest showroom specifications.
Aaron J. Zeigler Interviewed on Mergers & Acquisitions strategy by MiBiz.com’s Jayson Bussa
Aaron J. Zeigler, Zeigler Auto Group CEO interviewed on the dealer group’s mergers and acquisition strategy after a successful 2020 and a promising start to 2021.
Zeigler Set to Purchase Three New Luxury Dealers in Group’s Largest Acquisition in History
Today Zeigler Automotive Group announced that it will be purchasing three new luxury dealerships in Schaumburg and Hoffman Estates: Mercedes-Benz and Sprinter of Hoffman Estates at 1000 W. Golf Road, Jaguar Land Rover Schaumburg at 920 W. Golf Road, and INFINITI of Hoffman Estates at 1075 W. Golf Road. This marks the group’s largest acquisition in history with the addition of 5,000 new units per year projected at $350 million in yearly sales — bringing the group’s total to $1.7 billion per year on 40,000 units. Zeigler will take over operations on Monday, January 20, 2020.
Zeigler Motorsports’ In-House Restaurant To Debut New Name With Grand Opening Event
Zeigler Motorsports today announced that it will be hosting a week-long grand opening event for its recently renamed, in-house restaurant — Trak-HouzBar & Grill — starting Monday, November 18, 2019 at 5003 Circle Park Drive. The dealer also plans to hold an official ribbon cutting and private soft opening the Friday prior (November 15 at 5:00 p.m.), with the group’s president and owner, Aaron Zeigler in attendance. Formerly known as Sprinkle Road Tap House, the 4,500 square-foot Zeigler-owned venue will celebrate its switch to in-house management by debuting a new motorsports-themed menu and hosting several local breweries during its week-long event.
Aaron Zeigler Acquires McCarthy Ford Riverside With Plans To Take Over Early Next Week
Zeigler Automotive Group today announced the acquisition of its fourth Ford dealership, McCarthy Ford of North Riverside, from the LeFevour family. The dealership, formerly known as Joe Rizza Ford for nearly 40 years before falling under LeFevour ownership a little over a year ago, will be renamed Zeigler Ford of North Riverside and will officially open on Tuesday, June 26 under Zeigler management.
Grossinger Autoplex Becomes Zeigler’s First Buick GMC Cadillac Dealer, 24th Acquisition
Zeigler Automotive Group today announced the official acquisition of its first Buick GMC Cadillac dealership, making Grossinger AutoPlex its 24th retail location to date. The nearly 60,000-sq. ft. dealership at 6900 N. McCormick Blvd. in Lincolnwood, IL will be renovated and rebranded to Zeigler Buick GMC Cadillac.
Nissan Opens First Purpose-Built Nissan 2.0 Store In US, Iconic Design On Display At Zeigler Nissan Gurnee
Zeigler Automotive Group announces the opening of its state-of-the-art Zeigler Nissan Gurnee dealership now located at 3175 E. Grand Ave in Lindenhurst, IL. The new facility is the first ground-up, purpose-built Nissan Retail Environment Design Initiative (NREDI 2.0) store in the United States.
Kalamazoo-based Aaron Zeigler Opens Highly Anticipated 50-Acre Powersports Dealership & Entertainment Facility
Zeigler Automotive Group announces the grand opening of Zeigler Motorsports, its 50-acre dealership and entertainment complex. The new facility, located in Kalamazoo, Michigan opened on Monday, March 6, 2017