Carson, CA – Southern California’s automotive landscape has a new cornerstone with the rebranding of Toyota of Carson to Fletcher Jones Toyota Of Carson. This exciting transition marks the acquisition of the established Toyota dealership by the renowned Fletcher Jones Automotive Group, signaling a new era of exceptional service and premium automotive experiences for the Carson community and beyond.
The acquisition, skillfully brokered by the Dave Cantin Group, a leading financial advisory firm in the automotive sector, represents a significant development in the Southern California market. While the financial details of the deal remain undisclosed, the impact is undeniably substantial. Toyota of Carson, a fixture in the Carson area for nearly half a century under the Pennington and Skinner families, now joins the prestigious Fletcher Jones Automotive Group, known for its 70-year legacy of automotive excellence.
George Pero, Acquisitions National Vice President of Sales at Dave Cantin Group, highlighted the regional importance of this transition, stating, “This is significant to the region because it is one of the largest dealerships on the West Coast. The Pennington and Skinner families, original owners, operated the dealership for nearly 50 years, and now it is transferred from that legacy ownership to a nationally-renowned and respected dealership in Fletcher Jones Automotive Group.”
For customers of Fletcher Jones Toyota of Carson, this acquisition promises a continuation of the trusted service they have come to expect, enhanced by the Fletcher Jones Automotive Group’s commitment to customer satisfaction. Fletcher Jones III, Chief Operating Officer of Fletcher Jones Automotive Group, expressed his enthusiasm about welcoming the Toyota of Carson team into their family. “We will continue to offer the same great service their customers have enjoyed for many years, plus offer an entirely new suite of benefits as part of being a member of the Fletcher Jones Automotive Group of stores,” Jones III stated.
This acquisition expands the Fletcher Jones Automotive Group’s footprint to 16 dealerships across California, Nevada, Illinois, and Hawaii, solidifying its position as a major player in the national automotive market. The group’s foundation was laid 77 years ago with Fletcher Jones Sr.’s first dealership in downtown Los Angeles, and has since grown into one of the nation’s largest and most respected automotive groups.
Dan Pennington, former co-owner of Toyota of Carson, conveyed his confidence in the new ownership, stating, “We look forward to passing the baton to the Fletcher Jones organization to continue our legacy with Carson Toyota. We are confident they will excel with customers and employees as they bring the Carson Toyota family under their wing.”
Fletcher Jones Toyota of Carson is poised to build upon the strong foundation of Toyota of Carson, offering an elevated automotive experience rooted in exceptional customer service, a wide selection of new and pre-owned vehicles, and the trusted reputation of the Fletcher Jones Automotive Group. Residents of Carson and surrounding areas can look forward to a seamless transition and an even brighter future for their preferred Toyota dealership.
