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All Star Automotive sold to Hudson Automotive for ~$700 million

Deal includes 14 brands across 13 rooftops in Louisiana

Hudson becomes state’s largest dealership group with 700+ employees retained

Transaction surpasses previous Louisiana dealership record of $280 million

In what may be the largest auto dealership transaction in Louisiana history, Baton Rouge-based All Star Automotive Group has agreed to sell for a reported $700 million. The buyer is Charleston, South Caroline-based Hudson Automotive Group.

All Star was founded nearly four decades ago by Matt McKay, along with his former partner, John Noland Sr., whom McKay later bought out. The auto network includes 14 brands across 13 rooftops in Baton Rouge, Denham Springs, and Prairieville. Although terms of th

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