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Crystal Hartwell
  • Garden Grove, CA
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  • mWEBB Communications, Inc.
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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
Jan 5
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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 Car Pros Automotive Group in Sale of Washington Kia and Hyundai Dealerships to Canada-Based Go Auto

Sale of leading Tacoma and Renton Kia and Hyundai dealerships by top auto group, marks Kerrigan Advisors’ 322nd dealership and 32nd Kia and Hyundai franchise sold since 2015Seattle, WA – December 8, 2025 – Kerrigan Advisors, the leading exclusive sell-side advisor and thought partner to auto dealers nationwide, represented Car Pros Automotive Group, the 48th largest US…See More
Dec 8, 2025
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Dealership Buy/Sell Market on Pace for Another Record Year as Valuations and Earnings Climb in the Third Quarter

 An unprecedented 445 transactions were completed through September, according to Kerrigan Advisors’ Third Quarter 2025 Blue Sky Report®, as the strength of the affluent consumer drew publics toward luxury brands, and sustained demand for in-market acquisitions reinforced regional scale; AI continues to influence buy/sell market dynamics while tariffs have little…See More
Nov 24, 2025
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Kerrigan Advisors Represents All Star Automotive Group in Sale to Hudson Automotive Group

Sale of premier Baton Rouge, Louisiana dealerships represents the 2nd largest completed transaction in 2025; marks 80th franchise sold since 2024 in the South by Kerrigan Advisors pushing client proceeds past $10 billion since 2014 Baton Rouge, LA – November 19, 2025 – Kerrigan Advisors, the leading exclusive sell-side advisor and thought partner to auto dealers nationwide, represented Louisiana-based All Star Automotive Group in the sale of its 15 franchises to the Hudson Automotive Group.…See More
Nov 19, 2025
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New Report Uncovers a ~$4.7 Billion Opportunity for Auto Dealers if Mismatched Payment Quotes are Solved

 Dealers are losing sales, F&I penetration and gross profit because of initial quote-to-final terms gaps, according to a new eLEND Solutions survey, with most final lender monthly payments decisions much higher than initial dealer finance quotes  Foothill Ranch, Calif., November 4, 2025 – A new report from eLEND Solutions underscores the negative impact that…See More
Nov 4, 2025
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Kerrigan Advisors Represents Asbury Automotive Group in Sale of Larry H. Miller CDJR Riverdale to Young Automotive Group

 Sale of dealership in Utah’s second fastest-growing metro area underscores demand for high-quality franchises in the Western US and is Kerrigan Advisors’ 145th transaction in the region Salt Lake City, UT – October 28, 2025 – Kerrigan Advisors, the leading sell-side advisor and thought partner to auto dealers nationwide, represented Atlanta-based Asbury Automotive…See More
Oct 28, 2025
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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

Posted on June 15, 2026 at 3:01am 0 Comments

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,…

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Car Pros Automotive Group Joins Amazon Autos with Five Southern California Dealerships

Posted on June 10, 2026 at 10:22am 0 Comments

Car Pros Kia Glendale, Kia Huntington Beach, Kia Moreno Valley, Honda El Monte, and BMW of Los Angeles bring their straightforward dealership experience to customers shopping for their next vehicle online at Amazon Autos

 

Glendale, CA – June 10, 2026 – Car Pros Automotive Group today announced that five of its…

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Kerrigan Advisors Represents Tameron Automotive Group in Sale of Toyota of Newnan to AutoNation

Posted on June 9, 2026 at 9:55am 0 Comments

 

Sale of one of Atlanta’s most valuable Toyota dealerships marks Kerrigan Advisors’ 328th dealership sold since the firm’s founding and its 40th Toyota franchise sold since 2015, the most of any buy/sell advisor in the industry

 

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Credit Unions Remain Optimistic, as Worries About Affordability Spike

Posted on June 3, 2026 at 9:57am 0 Comments

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…

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