A long-standing dealership owner is stepping away from the business as five North Carolina and one South Carolina store prepare to change hands in a recent sale. The transaction marks the end of an era for Larry Cloninger, who has led the dealerships for years. Buyers are expected to take over operations, though details on their identities or future plans remain undisclosed. The move could signal shifts in local automotive retail dynamics as ownership transitions hands.


Five of the stores are in North Carolina and one is in South Carolina. The sale marks Larry Cloninger’s exit from dealership ownership.