Ricart Automotive Group on Tuesday purchased two home dealerships, increasing its presence in Columbus, Ohio, the place the group relies.

Ricart Automotive acquired Dan Tobin Chevrolet and Dan Tobin Buick-GMC, each in Columbus, from vendor Dan Tobin.

“We’re so excited to be buying an unimaginable enterprise from an excellent automotive vendor,” Ricart Automotive CEO Rhett Ricart, who was the 2020 chairman of the Nationwide Car Sellers Affiliation, mentioned in an announcement. “Dan Tobin ought to be so happy with what he is constructed, and we’re grateful for his belief in us to be the brand new caretakers of his dealership and his staff.”

Phrases of the transaction weren’t disclosed. The shops can be renamed Ricart Chevrolet and Ricart Buick-GMC, mentioned firm President Rick Ricart, Rhett Ricart’s nephew.

The transaction marks a return to Basic Motors manufacturers after the group bought a Chevrolet retailer in 2009, Rick Ricart mentioned. He mentioned the group is happy about GM’s electrical car alternatives, as EVs are a rising focus for his firm.