Alin Navidi has acquired Covina Volkswagen in Covina, Calif., from SRO Group and Greg Bozzani, according to Performance Brokerage Services, which advised on the transaction.

Navidi started his automotive career as a used-car dealer in Portland, Ore., before becoming a partner in Coachella Valley Volkswagen in Palm Springs, Calif. When that business was sold, he began looking for an opportunity for full ownership of a dealership.

Covina Volkswagen was established in 1911 by Joe and Amerigo Bozzani, who traveled from Italy under the commission of Fiat. Greg Bozzani represents the family’s third generation in the dealership. With the sale SRO Group now consists of two California stores – Volkswagen of Ontario and Volvo of Ontario.

Covina Volkswagen will be renamed Covina Valley Volkswagen.

Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon gets new location, event

The Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon, sponsored by Kalamazoo, Mich.-based Zeigler Auto Group, will have a new start-finish location and a new event in 2025.

The 2025 Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon weekend, scheduled for May 3-4, will be held at Bronson Park, a change from its previous location at Arcadia Creek Festival Place. New course details will be released at a later date.

The organization also announced the addition of a half marathon relay in addition to the full marathon relay, and a discount for participants who bundle their race registration with Run Camp training. In addition, the first participant to register from each of the 50 states will receive a free entry for the full marathon, and a 50% discount for the half marathon in The 50 State Challenge (fees will be refunded fees after the entrant is confirmed as the first from the state).

The weekend will feature its regular lineup of events, including the full marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, kids’ 1K, and virtual run.

“At Zeigler Auto Group we believe that ‘Driving A Healthy Community’ starts with events like the Zeigler Kalamazoo Marathon, in which anyone can participate regardless experience,” Zeigler Auto Group president and CEO Aaron J. Zeigler said. “Our new location is fantastic and centrally located for easy access to the Kalamazoo community and beyond.

“We hope to see even more participants this year come out for some family and community fun. Let’s make every mile count!”

Zeigler Auto Group Zeigler operates 41 dealership locations in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Michigan.