Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On January 24, 2013, Group 1 Automotive, Inc. issued a press release announcing that it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase 100 percent of the outstanding shares of UAB Motors Participações S.A., one of Brazil's largest automotive retailers, for approximately $47.4 million cash and 1.45 million shares of Group 1 common stock and the assumption of approximately $62 million of net non-floorplan debt. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2, which is incorporated herein by reference, is a copy of presentation slides regarding the proposed acquisition for a January 25, 2013 conference call by Group 1's senior management.

The information furnished in Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, shall not be deemed "filed" with the SEC and will not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, unless specifically identified therein as being incorporated by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

99.1 Press Release of Group 1 Automotive, Inc., dated as of January 24, 2013 99.2 Slides presented by senior management of Group 1 regarding the proposed acquisition of UAB Motors Participações S.A.

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