Eugene, Ore.- based Kendall Automotive Group is buying Vancouver Ford and Vancouver Hyundai, now Kendall Ford of Vancouver and Kendall Hyundai of Vancouver, the company said Tuesday. Kendall President Michael Skillern said the move will expand his company’s presence in Washington. “We are proud of the legacy we’ve built over the last 50 years in Vancouver,” said Jon Creedon, Vancouver Ford Hyundai president. “Selling to Kendall Auto Group ensures our customers and employees will continue to receive the highest level of support and commitment to service.” Kendall is the largest Ford dealer in the Pacific Northwest with 10 locations across Oregon, Idaho, Washington, Alaska and Montana. The family-owned company employs around 2,500 people with 43 franchises in the Northwest.