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Crystal Hartwell
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  • mWEBB Communications, Inc.
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Kerrigan Advisors Represents Fields Auto Group in Sale of Two Dealerships in North Carolina to Dobbs Family Automotive

Sale of Mazda and CDJR dealerships in Asheville, located in one of the fastest-growing metros in the country, marks Kerrigan Advisors’ 455th franchise sold since the firm’s founding and its 149th franchise sold in the SouthAsheville, NC – October 19, 2026 – Kerrigan Advisors was pleased to represent Fields Auto Group, one of the largest privately-held dealership groups…See More
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AI to Lift Dealership Profits as Automakers Plan to Absorb the Bulk of Tariff Costs, 2026 Kerrigan OEM Survey Finds

  OEM executives expect dealership blue sky values to hold firm or rise, as 59% project AI will increase future dealership profits and more anticipate a network of fewer, larger dealers Incline Village, NV – July 13, 2026 – Kerrigan Advisors today released the results of its fourth annual OEM survey, providing unique, and not often public, insights into the perspectives…See More
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Kerrigan Advisors Represents Paramount Automotive in Sale of Foreign Cars Italia Charlotte & Greensboro to Hendrick Automotive Group

Sale of Paramount Automotive’s premier luxury, North-Carolina-based platform, including eight total franchises in Charlotte and Greensboro, is one of the marquee luxury transactions of 2026. CHARLOTTE, NC – July 1, 2026 – Kerrigan Advisors represented Hickory, North Carolina-based Paramount Automotive, owned by Benny Yount, in the sale of Foreign Cars Italia in Charlotte…See More
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Dealership Buy/Sell Market Hits Another Record in the First Quarter, Driven by Multi-Dealership Deals and Rising Top-Brand Valuations

Buy/sell activity rose 21% year-over-year in the first quarter, even as industry earnings declined, according to Kerrigan Advisors’ First Quarter 2026 Blue Sky Report®; the US public dealer groups’ average spend per acquisition reached a record of nearly $200 million Incline Village, NV – June 15, 2026 – The auto dealership buy/sell market set another record in the first…See More
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Credit Unions Remain Optimistic, as Worries About Affordability Spike

More credit unions (67%) expect their auto portfolios to grow in the next six months vs 2025, as tariff and interest rate worries decline, according to new CULA survey; but 47% apprehensive about the next six months; with rising vehicle prices anticipated; Iran conflict shows little impact on overall outlook San Diego, CA – June 3, 2026 – A new snapshot survey on the state of the automotive finance landscape from Credit Union Leasing of America (CULA) reveals increased credit union optimism…See More
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CULA Delivers $94 Million in Annual Credit Union Member Savings

  CULA vehicle lease volume rises 43% YoY as footprint expands across 34 states and dealer network grows; average CULA lease payments 24% lower than traditional auto loan payments San Diego, CA – March 2, 2026 – Credit Union Leasing of America (CULA), the nation’s leading provider of indirect vehicle leasing solutions, today announced record performance in 2025 as CULA…See More
Mar 17
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Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union Selects CULA Vehicle Leasing Program

One of Pennsylvania’s largest credit unions brings benefits of vehicle leasing to its 545,000 members San Diego, CA – February 10, 2026 – Credit Union Leasing of America (CULA), the nation’s leading provider of indirect vehicle leasing solutions for credit unions, today announced a partnership with Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union (PSECU), one of the largest…See More
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Auto Dealer Sentiment Turns Positive in 2025 as Survey Reveals Profit and Valuation Expectations Improve for the First Time Since 2021

More dealers are positive than negative as valuation and earnings expectations improve, driving a rise in acquisition activity; Toyota and Lexus continue lead as the most sought-after franchises, while domestic franchises see greatest valuation improvements, according to the recently released 2025 Kerrigan Dealer Survey Incline Village, NV – January 5, 2026 – US auto…See More
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Kerrigan Advisors Represents Vicari Family in Sale of Arlington Toyota in Chicago to Andy Mohr Automotive Group

Sale of one of Chicago’s highest volume and most valuable Toyota franchises marks Kerrigan Advisors’ 39th Toyota franchise sold in 10 years, and 26th sale in Illinois, leading the industry CHICAGO – December 18, 2025 – Kerrigan Advisors, the leading exclusive sell-side advisor and thought partner to auto dealers nationwide, represented the Vicari family in the sale of…See More
Dec 18, 2025
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Car Pros Turkey and Food Giveaway Supports 300 Families in Southern California

Car Pros BMW and MINI of Downtown Los Angeles and Kia Moreno Valley partnered with KLAX 97.9 La Raza and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank to help families this Thanksgiving holiday Los Angeles, CA – December 9, 2025 – Car Pros Automotive Group’s BMW and MINI of Downtown Los Angeles and Kia Moreno Valley distributed food, as well as turkey gift certificates, to 300…See More
Dec 9, 2025
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Kerrigan Advisors Represents Fields Auto Group in Sale of Two Dealerships in North Carolina to Dobbs Family Automotive

Posted on October 19, 2026 at 9:57am 0 Comments

Sale of Mazda and CDJR dealerships in Asheville, located in one of the fastest-growing metros in the country, marks Kerrigan Advisors’ 455th franchise sold since the firm’s founding and its 149th franchise sold in the South

Asheville, NC – October 19, 2026 – Kerrigan Advisors was pleased…

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Credit Union Leasing of America Partners with Edwards Federal Credit Union, Expanding Vehicle Leasing in California

Posted on September 15, 2026 at 11:37am 0 Comments

 

 

Edwards Federal Credit Union, serving California’s Antelope Valley since 1962, partners with CULA to bring the affordability of vehicle leasing to its more than 16,000 members

 

San Diego, CA – September 15, 2026 – Credit Union Leasing of…

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Dealership Buy/Sell Market Soars as Auto Dealership Groups Scale Up

Posted on September 8, 2026 at 9:52am 0 Comments

 

A record 462 buy/sell transactions completed in the trailing twelve months through June 2026 and premier franchises achieved record valuations, even as industry earnings declined

 

Incline Village, NV – September 8, 2026 – The auto dealership buy/sell market extended its record run in the first half…

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Kerrigan Advisors Represents on the Sale of Tommie Vaughn Ford in Houston, Texas to Vaughan Automotive

Posted on August 24, 2026 at 2:18pm 0 Comments

Sale of a nearly 70-year Houston landmark Ford dealership owned by the Janke family marks Kerrigan Advisors’ 453rd franchise sold since the firm’s founding and its 20th franchise sold in Texas since 2023, the most of any buy/sell advisor in the industry

 

Houston, TX – August 24, 2026 – Kerrigan Advisors represented the Janke family in the sale of Tommie Vaughn Ford, a Houston landmark dealership, to Vaughan Automotive, a…

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