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Swickard Expands Local Footprint with BMW Portland Acquisition
PORTLAND, Ore., September 24, 2025--Jeff Swickard, CEO of Swickard Auto Group, announced he purchased BMW Portland yesterday from Lithia Motors. The transaction includes both the high-value franchise and its real estate, reaffirming Swickard’s commitment to Portland when others are leaving the city.
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