Kehoe selling car dealerships

Starting next Monday, it will be Joe Machens Capital City Ford Lincoln.

Jefferson City auto dealer Mike Kehoe announced Tuesday afternoon that, after nearly 20 years' ownership, he's selling his Ford and Lincoln dealerships to the Columbia-based Machens company, effective Oct. 31.

Kehoe will continue to serve as a consultant for the new organization, while increasing his personal focus on community service and agri-business.

He noted the transition will provide an opportunity for local job growth and economic development, while maintaining "the same great service that customers have come to know and expect."