RDS Automotive Expands Pennsylvania Dealership Network With Hill Buick GMC Acquisition
The American dealership industry continues to experience ownership changes as established automotive groups expand by acquiring successful family-owned businesses. One recent transaction involves RDS Automotive Group, which has purchased Hill Buick GMC in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, after the Hill family spent 35 years building its dealership operations in the Philadelphia area. The sale is part of a broader ownership transition involving two General Motors dealerships, with Hill Cadillac separately acquired by Piazza Auto Group. Both transactions closed in November 2026, bringing new ownership to two established locations and highlighting continued demand for profitable dealerships with strong customer relationships. RDS Automotive Takes Over Hill Buick GMC After 35 Years of Family Ownership RDS Automotive Group acquired Hill Buick GMC from the Hill family in a transaction that closed on November 4, 2026. Located in Newtown Square, a suburb of Philadelphia, the dealership will now operate under the name Buick GMC Newtown Square. The acquisition adds another General Motors franchise to RDS Automotive’s portfolio and strengthens its presence in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The group is led by Robert DiStanislao and is headquartered in Newtown Square, giving it an existing connection to the community where the dealership operates. The transaction marks the
