CARY, N.C. -

Sonic Automotive said Tuesday it has acquired Cook Volkswagen in Fallston, Md.

The dealership, will has been renamed Volkswagen of Fallston, is the 89th franchised location for Sonic.

The store, which is 30 miles from Baltimore, is also Sonic’s fourth VW location.

“We are excited to expand our automotive sales and service network with Volkswagen of Fallston,” Sonic Automotive and EchoPark Automotive chief executive officer David Smith said in a news release. “The successful longevity of this dealership franchise in the Maryland market, combined with the strength of the Volkswagen brand and group of dedicated teammates, aligns with our company’s strategy of providing an exceptional experience to consumers in new markets and attaining $25 billion in revenues by 2025.”

Sonic and EchoPark president Jeff Dyke added: “This is our fourth acquisition of the year, and we are thrilled to welcome the team from Volkswagen of Fallston into our growing family. We are looking forward to continuing our partnership with the Volkswagen brand and extending our exceptional guest experience, quality vehicles, and competitive pricing to consumers in Maryland and surrounding areas.”

Lithia makes another move in Canada  

In related news, Lithia & Driveway said Tuesday it has purchased Pfaff Harley-Davidson in Toronto.

The purchase is Lithia’s first foray into powersports and motorcycles.

“We are delighted to join the Harley-Davidson dealer family through this partnership with our team at Pfaff Automotive,” Lithia president and CEO Bryan DeBoer said in a release. “Harley-Davidson is a storied brand with a rich history, passionate owners, and a premium product lineup that is well aligned with our business model.”

This move follows Lithia’s acquisition of Pfaff Automotive Partners in late August, which represented the retailer’s first-ever purchase outside of the U.S.