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Sonic Automotive Acquires Jaguar Land Rover Santa Monica, Strengthening Top U.S. Retailer Position
Sonic Automotive, a Fortune 500 company and one of the country's largest automotive and powersports retailers, announced its acquisition of Jaguar Land Rover Santa Monica, expanding its operations throughout the essential Southern California market. The acquisition marks a significant milestone for the company, bringing its total number of Jaguar Land Rover dealerships in the United States to 11, solidifying its position as the largest volume Jaguar Land Rover retailer in the United States for t
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