Bob Johnson Auto Group Acquires All Nine Dorschel Automotive Group Dealerships
Deal Significantly Expands Bob Johnson Auto Group Portfolio Including Brands
Rochester, NY—June 29, 2021—The Bob Johnson Auto Group, today announced a major expansion with the purchase of all nine Dorschel Automotive Group locations on West Henrietta Road in Rochester, New York, adding nine new brands – Toyota, Nissan, Kia, Lexus, Infiniti, Maserati, VW, Mini Cooper and Alfa Romeo – to the company's already diverse portfolio.
The Bob Johnson group says this acquisition, which includes several luxury brands, further cements the Bob Johnson Auto Group's position as one of the largest family-owned dealership groups in the U.S. and the leader in serving greater Rochester, Central and Northern New York consumers at 17 convenient locations.
Prior to the Dorschel purchase, Bob Johnson Group comprised Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Ford, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Mazda and Volkswagen brands. It is one of the largest Chevy dealers in the U.S. and sells more GM vehicles than any other dealer in New York State.
This is the second major acquisition of dealerships in 2021 marking Bob Johnson's continued growth, the other most recent being the purchase of Patrick Buick GMC.
The Bob Johnson Auto Group has retained all Dorschel employees and now employs more than 1,200 people. They have also announced over 50 active job openings in all positions.
The Dorschel Group, a family-owned business under the leadership of Rick Dorschel, President, was founded in the 1940s by John Dorschel.
In a statement from Rick Dorschel he says, “After 74 years on the Rochester automotive scene, the Dorschel family is exiting the car business, having sold our company and facilities to the Bob Johnson Auto Group. It is with deep gratitude that the Dorschel family thanks all of our staff (past and present), customers, vendors, and the Rochester community at large, for their loyalty, consideration, support and friendship for three-quarters of a century. We have been blessed to have had the opportunity to partner with and serve you and we thank you, very, very much!”
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