** Shares of Peter Warren Automotive Holdings PWR.AX rise as much as 8.9% to A$1.90, their highest level since November 24
** Marks biggest intraday pct rise since November 11
** Automotive dealership firm acquires Wakeling Automotive for A$28 million ($18.51 million)
** Wakeling represents 16 brands at 30 dealerships
** About 216,000 shares change hands, 2.2 times the 30-day avg
** Stock is up 26.3% YTD, including the session's moves
($1 = 1.5124 Australian dollars)
(Reporting by Anjali Singh in Bengaluru)
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