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O'Brien Auto Group Closes on Purchase of DeLon Auto Center
BELLEVUE, Wash., Aug. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- O'Brien Auto Group (OAG), the
largest auto dealer inWashington state, today announced the completion of its
purchase of DeLon Auto Center inSalem, Oregon. The purchase includes all four
DeLon dealerships and represents OAG's formal entry into theOregon market.
"During the past 20 years we've steadily become the largest and most
successful auto group inWashington state," said Michael P. O'Brien, owner,
O'Brien Auto Group. "Our goal is to extend the O'Brien brand, and the level of
customer service it represents, throughout the Pacific Northwest.Salem is a
first, and major, step in achieving that goal."
The DeLon dealerships have already been re-named under the O'Brien Auto
Group brand as BMW ofSalem, Honda ofSalem, Volkswagen ofSalem and Volvo of
Salem.
"We are very excited to be inSalem and are committed to operating a
business that makes a positive impact on the community," said O'Brien. "Moving
forward our goal is to make buying cars and trucks easier and more enjoyable
for consumers, create jobs for residents and to give back in ways that make
Salem an even better place to live and work."
InWashington state, OAG owns and operates Lexus ofBellevue, Acura of
Seattle, Scion ofKirkland, Toyota ofKirkland, Land Rover ofTacoma, smart
Center ofSeattle, Volvo ofTacoma, Lexus ofTacoma and Jaguar ofTacoma.
Founded in 1986, O'Brien Auto Group is a privately-held company that owns
and operates thirteen dealerships inWashington andOregon. The company
employs 780 people and had annual sales exceeding $550 million in 2007. More
information on the company can be viewed online at
http://www.obrienautogroup.com
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Dan Branley (206) 914-1231
dbranley@launchcmus.com
SOURCE O'Brien Auto Group
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