PALM SPRINGS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Todd Blue, Chairman and CEO of The indiGO Auto Group, with award-winning dealerships in Houston, Texas, Rancho Mirage, California, and St. Louis, Missouri, is pleased to announce that the company has acquired BMW of Palm Springs. The official acquisition was completed on August 30, 2016. The dealership was acquired from a partnership comprised of the Hickingbotham family as well as partners Gene Whisenhunt and Jerry Johnson. The dealership will remain at its current location at 3737 East Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264. BMW is the 12th brand to be added to the indiGO Auto Group’s impressive luxury roster.
Mr. Blue said, “BMW has always been an aspiration of the indiGO Auto Group. We consider the opportunity to represent the BMW brand a great honor. This is the second transaction indiGO has consummated with the Hickingbotham group. We have, and will maintain, an incredibly unique and special friendship with their partners. For the last three years, indiGO has been fortunate to become exposed to the BMW Group through our Rolls-Royce Motor Cars franchise in Rancho Mirage. Entering into a partnership with BMW during its 100th Anniversary year is truly something to celebrate. BMW has always been committed to the best engineering and performance in the automotive industry. BMW is a leader in innovation and their commitment to the future aligns perfectly with indiGO’s mission.”
“indiGO Auto Group is thrilled to be the new representative of BMW in the Palm Springs market. The Palm Springs BMW facility is state-of-the-art. The City of Palm Springs has a commitment to design and modern architecture; the BMW of Palm Springs building is an iconic and significant structure which epitomizes everything this community represents. The symbiotic relationship of combining the Palm Springs brand, the indiGO brand, and the BMW brand creates incredible value to our organization, this Southern California community and most importantly our clients. Our company’s disciplined growth and momentum will continue to provide opportunities for all indiGO team members,” added Blue.
About indiGO Auto Group:
In addition to Chairman and CEO Todd Blue, indiGO is led by an executive team which includes Chief Operating Officer Kelly Wolf and Executive Vice President Matt Smith. The indiGO Auto Group represents fourteen franchised dealerships in four US markets including Houston, TX, Rancho Mirage, CA, St. Louis, MO and Palm Springs, CA. Porsche of North Houston is a Premier Porsche dealership in Houston, TX. Lamborghini Houston is currently the best-selling Lamborghini retailer in the United States. The award of Bugatti Houston in 2016 marked indiGO’s newest addition to its roster of luxury brands in Houston. indiGO Auto Group’s Desert European Motorcars campus in Rancho Mirage, CA is comprised of nine luxury brands including Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Bentley, Aston Martin, Jaguar, Land Rover, Porsche, Audi, Maserati, and McLaren. BMW of Palm Springs is located just minutes away from indiGO’s Desert European Motorcars campus in Rancho Mirage, CA. In 2015, indiGO formed Porsche St. Louis after consolidating two long time St Louis Porsche dealership’s into one. indiGO was recently awarded the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars 2015 Global Provenance Dealer of the Year award, The Pride of Jaguar award for retailer excellence, The Audi Magna Society Award and named Porsche Premier Dealer for the fourth time. Porsche of North Houston has been named one of Automotive News’ Best Dealerships to Work For in the United States and Canada in 2015 and 2016. indiGO Auto Group COO, Kelly Wolf was recently awarded Automotive News 40 Under 40 in 2016. www.indigoautogroup.com
