Crystal Hartwell
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  • mWEBB Communications, Inc.
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Auto Dealership Buy/Sell Market Hits All-Time Record in First Half of 2024, Nearly Double Pre-Pandemic Average

204 transactions, representing a record 381 franchises, were completed in the first half of 2024, according to the Second Quarter 2024 Blue Sky Report® by Kerrigan Advisors; activity was largely driven by an increase in sellers seeking to capture strong blue sky values and well-capitalized buyers Incline Village, NV – September 9, 2024 – The auto dealership buy/sell market experienced an all-time record in the first half of 2024, with 204 completed dealership transactions representing 381…See More
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Kerrigan Advisors Represents Sunrise Auto Group in Sale of Memphis Dealership to Jim Keras Automotive

 Sale of #2 volume Buick GMC dealership in strong auto retail market reinforces continued demand for dealerships in the South; transaction marks Kerrigan Advisors’ 277th dealership sale, 85th since 2020 in the Southern region MEMPHIS, TN – August 28, 2024 – Kerrigan Advisors, the premier sell-side advisor and thought partner to auto dealers nationwide, represented Memphis, Tennessee-based Sunrise Auto Group in the sale of its remaining dealership, Sunrise Buick GMC Covington Pike, to…See More
Aug 28
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Aug 13
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Car Pros Dealerships Certified as J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Dealers of Excellence

 Four Car Pros dealerships certified based on achievement of high scores from automotive manufacturer customer research and completion of an in-dealership best practices verification visit RENTON, WA – August 6, 2024 – Demonstrating commitment to exceeding customer expectations, Car Pros Kia Glendale, Car Pros Kia Moreno Valley, Car Pros Kia Huntington Beach in…See More
Aug 6
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The Vast Majority of OEMs are Making Contingency ICE Production Plans as EV Sales Miss Projections, but are Increasingly Optimistic about Health of US Auto Retail Industry

2024 Kerrigan OEM Survey finds OEMs expect sales to increase and earnings to normalize at higher levels over the next 12 months, despite high interest rates and affordability challenges; majority of OEMs developing ICE production contingency plans as electric vehicle (“EV”) demand softens and EV sales expectations wane Incline Village, NV – July 29, 2024 – Automotive…See More
Jul 29
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Car Pros Tops List of LGBTQ-owned Companies in Puget Sound

Puget Sound Business Journal Ranks Top 20 Largest LGBTQ+ Owned Companies in the Region for 2024 RENTON, WA – July 16, 2024 – Car Pros Automotive Group, one of the fastest growing automotive groups in the United States, today announced that it ranked #1 on the list of Top 20 largest LGBTQ+ owned companies by the Puget Sound Business Journal for 2024. The list ranks…See More
Jul 16
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Auto Dealership Buy/Sell Market Begins 2024 with Record Transactions, on Track to Nearly Double Pre-Covid Average

Dealership buy/sell transactions increased to a record 403 in the trailing twelve months as of March according to the First Quarter 2024 Blue Sky Report® by Kerrigan Advisors, driven by a rise in the number of sellers coming to market, providing buyers more options for capital deployment Kerrigan Advisors introduces the Kerrigan Blue Sky Index Incline Village, NV – June 24, 2024 – The auto dealership buy/sell market experienced another record quarter with 109 completed dealership transactions…See More
Jun 24
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Kerrigan Advisors Represents San Antonio, Texas-Based Alamo Toyota and Houston, Texas-Based Tejas Toyota in Sale

  Sale of the top selling brand in San Antonio and Houston highlights buyers continued interest in leading franchises in high-growth markets; transaction represents the 17th franchise sold by Kerrigan Advisors in Texas in the last 12 months San Antonio & Houston, TX – June 18, 2024 – Kerrigan Advisors, the premier sell-side advisor and thought partner to auto dealers…See More
Jun 18
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Kerrigan Advisors Represents Ken Garff Automotive Group in Sale of Houston CDJR Dealership to Keating Auto Group

Sale of Northwest Chrysler Dodge Ram Jeep in Houston underscores demand for dealerships in high-growth, densely populated markets; Kerrigan Advisors leads the industry in buy/sell transactions, particularly in Texas – 17 franchises sold in 12 monthsHOUSTON, TX – June 17, 2024 – Kerrigan Advisors, the premier sell-side advisor and thought partner to auto dealers nationwide, represented Salt Lake City, UT-based Ken Garff Automotive Group, the third largest private dealership group in the US, in…See More
Jun 17
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Kerrigan Advisors Represents Sunrise Auto Group in Sale of Two Memphis Dealerships to Lithia Motors

Sale of top volume Buick GMC and Chevrolet dealerships in Tennessee underscores the strong buyer demand in high-growth, business friendly markets in the Southern region; transaction marks Kerrigan Advisors’ 273rd dealership sale MEMPHIS, TN – June 11, 2024 – Kerrigan Advisors, the premier sell-side advisor and thought partner to auto dealers nationwide, represented Memphis, Tennessee-based Sunrise Auto Group in the sale of Sunrise Wolfchase Buick GMC, the #1 Buick GMC dealership in Memphis, and…See More
Jun 11
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Kerrigan Advisors Represents Gosch Auto Group in Sale of Gosch Toyota Dealership

Sale of Inland Empire Toyota dealership underscores strength of the industry’s most in-demand franchise in California’s fastest growing region; transaction marks Kerrigan Advisors’ 264th dealership and 31st Toyota franchise sale INCLINE VILLAGE, NV – May 22, 2024 – Kerrigan Advisors, the premier sell-side advisor and thought partner to auto dealers nationwide, represented California-based Gosch Auto Group in the sale of Gosch Toyota to Kevin Naderi. Gosch Toyota dealership is located in the…See More
May 22
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Car Pros Automotive Group Ranks 48th in the 2024 Automotive News List of Top 150 Dealer Groups

Marks the second consecutive year Car Pros is ranked in the top 50; the group, which represents Kia, Hyundai, Honda, BMW and MINI, is 4th in the nation in sales per rooftop RENTON, WA – April 17, 2024 – Car Pros Automotive Group, a leading automotive sales and service group, announced today that it ranked 48th in the 2024 Automotive News List of Top 150 Dealer Groups with a total of 20,349 new…See More
Apr 17
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Auto Dealership Buy/Sell Market Achieves New Transaction Record in 2023, Surpassing 2021 Peak; Valuations Remain at All Time Highs for Top Franchises in High Growth Markets

Dealership buy/sell transactions increased 6% YoY according to the Annual 2023 Blue Sky Report by Kerrigan Advisors; 680 franchises sold in 2023, an increase of 5.4% compared to 2022, defying broader corporate M&A trends Incline Village, NV – April 9, 2024 – The auto dealership buy/sell market experienced a record year of buy/sell activity with 397 completed dealership transactions, up 6% compared to 2022, according to the just-released 2023 Blue Sky Report® by Kerrigan Advisors. This…See More
Apr 9
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Apr 3
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Car Pros’ Shirley Jones Recognized with “Women Paving the Way” Award

 CDK Global Award recognizes Jones as an outstanding female leader in the automotive industry RENTON, WA – March 19, 2024 – Car Pros Automotive Group today announced that CFO Shirley Jones has been recognized with a 2024 “Women Paving the Way” award from CDK Global. The award spotlights women who have been a beacon for change for women in the automotive industry. The…See More
Mar 19
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Credit Union Leasing of America Experienced Double-Digit Growth in 2023

In a challenging auto finance environment, CULA grew its portfolio as well as Credit Union and Dealer Partners, while expanding national footprint San Diego, CA – February 29, 2024 – Credit Union Leasing of America (CULA) experienced double-digit growth in its portfolio, credit union and dealer partners in 2023, even in the face of a challenging auto finance environment, the company announced today. CULA drove 24% growth in credit union partnerships year-over-year, with four of those additions…See More
Feb 29
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Auto Dealership Buy/Sell Market Hits All-Time Record in First Half of 2024, Nearly Double Pre-Pandemic Average

Posted on September 9, 2024 at 10:30am 0 Comments

204 transactions, representing a record 381 franchises, were completed in the first half of 2024, according to the Second Quarter 2024 Blue Sky Report® by Kerrigan Advisors; activity was largely driven by an increase in sellers seeking to capture strong blue sky values and well-capitalized buyers

 

Incline Village, NV – September 9, 2024 – The auto dealership buy/sell market experienced an all-time record in the first half of 2024,…

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Kerrigan Advisors Represents Sunrise Auto Group in Sale of Memphis Dealership to Jim Keras Automotive

Posted on August 28, 2024 at 9:30am 0 Comments

 

Sale of #2 volume Buick GMC dealership in strong auto retail market reinforces continued demand for dealerships in the South; transaction marks Kerrigan Advisors’ 277th dealership sale, 85th since 2020 in the Southern region

 

MEMPHIS, TN – August 28, 2024 – Kerrigan Advisors, the premier sell-side advisor and thought partner to auto dealers nationwide, represented Memphis, Tennessee-based…

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Kerrigan Advisors Represents Asbury Automotive Group in Sale of Atlanta-based Nalley Chevrolet

Posted on August 13, 2024 at 10:29am 0 Comments

Sale of leading domestic brand in high-growth market highlights ongoing buyer demand in the Southern region; transaction represents the 276th dealership sold by Kerrigan Advisors since inception and 70th franchise sold year-to-date

 

ATLANTA, GEORGIA– August 13, 2024 –…

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Kerrigan Advisors Names Chris Gempton as Senior Vice President, Sell-Side Advisory, Opening the Firm’s First Florida Office

Posted on August 12, 2024 at 10:47am 0 Comments

 

Gempton brings nearly two decades of automotive experience, including 13 years at AutoNation leading acquisitions and divestitures for the company; will expand Kerrigan Advisors’ footprint with the opening of a new office in Miami, Florida

 

Miami, FL   August…

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