About Us

Laser Focus World is an industry bedrock—first published in 1965 and still going strong. We publish original articles about cutting-edge advances in lasers, optics, photonics, sensors, and quantum technologies, as well as test and measurement, and the shift currently underway to usher in the photonic integrated circuits, optical interconnects, and copackaged electronics and photonics to deliver the speed and efficiency essential for data centers of the future.

Our 80,000 qualified print subscribers—and 130,000 12-month engaged online audience—trust us to dive in and provide original journalism you won’t find elsewhere covering key emerging areas such as laser-driven inertial confinement fusion, lasers in space, integrated photonics, chipscale lasers, LiDAR, metasurfaces, high-energy laser weaponry, photonic crystals, and quantum computing/sensors/communications. We cover the innovations driving these markets.

Laser Focus World is part of Endeavor Business Media, a division of EndeavorB2B.

Laser Focus World Membership

Never miss any articles, videos, podcasts, or webinars by signing up for membership access to Laser Focus World online. You can manage your preferences all in one place—and provide our editorial team with your valued feedback.

Magazine Subscription

Can you subscribe to receive our print issue for free? Yes, you sure can!

Newsletter Subscription

A Laser Focus World newsletter subscription is free to qualified professionals:

The Daily Beam

Showcases the newest content from Laser Focus World, including photonics- and optics-based applications, components, research, and trends. (Daily)

Product Watch

The latest in products within the photonics industry. (9x per year)

Bio & Life Sciences Product Watch

The latest in products within the biophotonics industry. (4x per year)

Laser Processing Product Watch

The latest in products within the laser processing industry. (3x per year)

Get Published!

If you’d like to write an article for us, reach out with a short pitch to Sally Cole Johnson: [email protected]. We love to hear from you.

Photonics Hot List

Laser Focus World produces a video newscast that gives a peek into what’s happening in the world of photonics.

Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast

Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast dives deep into the fascinating world of photonics. Our weekly episodes feature interviews and discussions with industry and research experts, providing valuable perspectives on the issues, technologies, and trends shaping the photonics community.

Social Media

Bluesky • Facebook • Instagram • LinkedIn • YouTube

Meet the Laser Focus World Team

Editorial

Sales

Editorial Advisory Board

  • Professor Andrea M. Armani, University of Southern California
  • Ruti Ben-Shlomi, Ph.D., LightSolver
  • James Butler, Ph.D., Hamamatsu
  • Natalie Fardian-Melamed, Ph.D., Columbia University
  • Justin Sigley, Ph.D., AmeriCOM
  • Professor Birgit Stiller, Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light, and Leibniz University of Hannover
  • Professor Stephen Sweeney, University of Glasgow
  • Mohan Wang, Ph.D., University of Oxford
  • Professor Xuchen Wang, Harbin Engineering University
  • Professor Stefan Witte, Delft University of Technology
My Watchlist
Indicators
Industrial Laser Index
Markets
Stocks
ETFs
Tools
Markets:
Overview
News
Currencies
International
Treasuries

The Presidio Group Advises on the Sale of Jaguar Land Rover Los Angeles

By: via Business Wire

Growing California dealership group adds additional luxury franchises

The Presidio Group LLC (“Presidio”), an independent merchant banking firm focused on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and investments in the automotive retail and consumer mobility sectors, exclusively advised Scott Biehl on the sale of the Jaguar Land Rover Los Angeles dealership franchises to US Auto Trust.

“Choosing to work with The Presidio Group was the easiest part of my difficult decision to sell our Jaguar Land Rover dealership,” said Scott Biehl, dealer principal of Jaguar Land Rover LA. “The professionals at Presidio are hands down the very best in the business.”

Mr. Biehl added: “After building a new state-of-the-art dealership and growing this business into one of the largest Jaguar Land Rover dealerships in the country, I wanted to find a buyer that would continue to support our employees and the local community. I have known George Karolis, President of The Presidio Group, for many years and had confidence that he and his team would fulfill all of our objectives. I could not be more pleased with the outcome.”

“We are excited to expand our Jaguar Land Rover holdings in California, a huge luxury brand market,” said Matt Kaiser, President of US Auto Trust. “The Presidio Group understood this strategic acquisition fit perfectly with our growth strategy and it was a pleasure to once again work with them. We welcome the JLR LA team members to the US Auto Trust family and look forward to building on the foundation Scott and his team have built with this business and in the community.”

US Auto Trust also owns Jaguar Land Rover San Jose and Jaguar Land Rover Newport Beach, and recently acquired Cadillac Pasadena and Land Rover Pasadena.

Jaguar Land Rover LA is the number one volume Jaguar Land Rover store in the Los Angeles market. California is both the largest retail auto market in the U.S. and the leader in luxury sales. The luxury segment gained market share in first quarter of 2022 compared to the same period last year, according to the California New Car Dealers Association.

“We were honored to work with Scott Biehl on the strategic sale of Jaguar Land Rover Los Angeles,” said George Karolis, President of The Presidio Group. “Finding the ideal buyer for these franchises, one that allowed Scott to meet his financial and personal goals, was our aim and with US Auto Trust we succeeded.”

“Working with Scott was a privilege,” said Brodie Cobb, President of The Presidio Group. “Building trust based on long-term relationships with our clients is our top priority.”

Richard Rasmussen, a partner with Lagerlof, LLP, served as legal counsel to the seller. Timothy Robinett, a partner with Manning, Leaver, Bruder & Berberich, LLP, served as legal counsel to the buyer.

The Presidio Group provided exclusive M&A advisory services to Scott Biehl through its wholly owned investment bank, Presidio Merchant Partners LLC.

The Presidio Group LLC was founded in 1998 with the simple mission to relentlessly put the interests of our clients first. By steadfastly adhering to this philosophy, the firm has earned the trust of clients throughout the United States. During their careers, the professionals at Presidio have collectively done over 210 transactions for more than $14 billion. It also publishes Presidio’s Where the Rubber Meets the Road, a leading source of information about the automotive retail landscape and the automotive retail M&A environment. The Presidio Group is based in Denver and Atlanta. Presidio Merchant Partners LLC is a subsidiary of The Presidio Group LLC and is a member of FINRA and SIPC. For more information on Presidio, visit www.thepresidiogroup.com.

Contacts

More News

View More
Datavault AI: The New AI Contender Backed by Big Funding
Via MarketBeat
Topics Artificial Intelligence
Tickers DVLT IBM SCLX
CoreWeave: Why the New King of AI Infrastructure Has Room to Run
Via MarketBeat
Topics Artificial Intelligence
Tickers CORZ CRWV META NVDA
Top 3 Dividend Achievers for October: High Yields, Growth Ahead
Via MarketBeat
Topics Artificial Intelligence World Trade
Tickers FDX PFE UPS VZ
Etsy Partners With OpenAI—What It Means for Investors Now
Via MarketBeat
Topics Artificial Intelligence
Tickers ETSY
3 Solid Consumer Brands Offering Stability in Volatile Markets
Via MarketBeat
Topics Economy
Tickers AOUT JAKK KO PG SN
Stock Quote API & Stock News API supplied by www.cloudquote.io
Quotes delayed at least 20 minutes.
By accessing this page, you agree to the following
Privacy Policy and Terms Of Service.