Published: August 28, 2008

O'Brien Auto Group Closes on Purchase of DeLon Auto Center

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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

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SOURCE O'Brien Auto Group