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HOUSTON — Group 1 Automotive added another franchise dealership to its stable earlier this week. Executives announced the acquisition of Harrelson Toyota/Scion in Rock Hill, S.C., which is in the greater Charlotte, N.C., market area.

Group 1 indicated that this dealership now will operate as Toyota/Scion of Rock Hill. Executives expected the store to generate approximately $55 million in estimated annual revenues.

The company owns and operates 101 dealerships, 137 franchises and 25 collision service centers in the United States and the United Kingdom. Group 1 offers 32 different brands of vehicles.