BELLEVUE, Wash., Aug. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- O'Brien Auto Group (OAG), the largest auto dealer in Washington state, today announced the completion of its purchase of DeLon Auto Center in Salem, Oregon. The purchase includes all four DeLon dealerships and represents OAG's formal entry into the Oregon market.
"During the past 20 years we've steadily become the largest and most successful auto group in Washington 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 of Salem, Honda of Salem, Volkswagen of Salem and Volvo of Salem.
"We are very excited to be in Salem 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."
In Washington state, OAG owns and operates Lexus of Bellevue, Acura of Seattle, Scion of Kirkland, Toyota of Kirkland, Land Rover of Tacoma, smart Center of Seattle, Volvo of Tacoma, Lexus of Tacoma and Jaguar of Tacoma.
Founded in 1986, O'Brien Auto Group is a privately-held company that owns and operates thirteen dealerships in Washington and Oregon. 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/
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