Asbury Automotive acquires Jim Koons Automotive for $1.2 billion

Asbury Automotive Group, Inc., one of the U.S.’ largest automotive retail and service companies, has acquired Jim Koons Automotive Companies, the ninth largest privately-owned dealership group in the U.S., for approximately $1.2 billion. The deal, which was completed on Tuesday, adds 20 dealerships, 29 franchises, six collision centers and one of the highest volume Toyota…