DCG Acquisitions, Closes on Lithia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Santa Rosa

March 17, 2022

(New York, New York – March 14, 2022) DCG Acquisitions, a Dave Cantin Group (DCG) company, today announced the successful completion of Lithia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat of Santa Rosa to Cardinale Automotive Group, now CardinaleWay Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Santa Rosa. DCG represented both parties. This addition is the 22nd franchised store for Cardinale Auto Group, which currently owns stores in California, Arizona and Nevada. Cardinale Auto Group has been an automotive staple for over 40 years, driven by a passion for people, and recognizing cars as a “vehicle” for creating meaningful connections. Lithia Motors, one of the largest automotive acquisition groups in the country, is no stranger to DCG. The Dave Cantin Group represented the sale of two Lithia Motors Lexus dealerships in California. In addition, DCG represented four Las Vegas dealerships acquired by Lithia Motors. Alex Covino and George Pero of the Western Region facilitated the transaction.

About Dave Cantin:
Dave Cantin is the Founder and CEO of DCG Acquisitions, Dave Cantin Group company (DCG), an astute business veteran with more than 20 years of experience in the automotive industry. He has extensive knowledge in analyzing valuations of a dealership’s worth, negotiating complete buy and sell transactions. Cantin’s specialty is representing platform acquisitions, overseeing multiple dealerships within an individual deal. His business acumen, passion, and dedication in exploring innovative sales opportunities taking a small local car dealership transforming it into becoming the most significant single-point car dealership in that region. Dave Cantin, a cancer survivor, has personally helped raise more than $150 million in the fight against pediatric cancer. Cantin is committed to eradicating cancer, and his DCG Giving program donates an annual percentage of its revenue to childhood causes. For more information about Dave Cantin Group visit davecantingroupdev.st-staging-env.com

About Dave Cantin Group:
Dave Cantin Group (DCG) is headquartered at the prestigious Rockefeller Center in New York City, with additional offices nationwide. DCG encompasses three full-service areas, DCG Mergers & Acquisitions and DCG Capital specializing in automotive acquisitions, capital services for automotive dealers, succession planning, and managing the sale and purchase of automotive dealerships. DCG’s team has collectively closed billions in dealership automotive mergers and acquisitions. DCG is one of the world’s largest automotive dealership M&A firms assisting automotive owners in growth recapitalizations, business transfers to financial or strategic buyers, and management buyouts. DCG supports a company’s growth by providing buy/sell opportunities and identifying potential to expand geographic territories. In addition, Dealer News Today is a partnership between the Dave Cantin Group and Cox Automotive. The Dealer News Today Podcast Series hosted by Derek D is on the cutting edge of automotive news where the focus is 100% providing auto content and insights dealers need today and require for success tomorrow. DCG Giving: The Dave Cantin Group is committed to donating a percentage of all of DCG Acquisitions’ revenues to a charity that fights childhood causes in the acquired dealership location. For more information about Dave Cantin Group visit davecantingroupdev.st-staging-env.com