Group 1 Automotive, Inc. announced the expansion of its U.K. operations with the acquisition of a BMW/MINI dealership and a collision center in the town of Southend located east of London in the county of Essex. This location is contiguous with several other existing automotive dealerships currently owned and operated by Group 1 Automotive in the U.K and increases the Company's U.K. operations to 56 dealerships (79 franchises). This acquisition is expected to generate $80 million in annual revenues, bringing year-to-date total acquired revenues for Group 1 to $740 million.