Crystal Hartwell
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Kerrigan Advisors Represents Gosch Auto Group in Sale of Gosch Ford Escondido

Sale of Gosch Ford Escondido to Aaron Automotive Group represents the 203rd dealership sold by Kerrigan Advisors since 2015; The sale confirms the strong interest of buyers in high volume markets with leading brands INCLINE VILLAGE, NV – September 21, 2023 – Kerrigan Advisors, the premier sell-side advisor and thought partner to auto dealers nationwide, represented Hemet-based Gosch Auto Group in the sale of Gosch Ford Escondido to Aaron Automotive Group, led by Vikas Mehandroo. The transaction…See More
Sep 21
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CULA Selected by Northeast Credit Union for Indirect Vehicle Leasing

Credit Union Leasing of America extends its footprint in the northeastern US, bringing the benefits of vehicle leasing to more consumers in New Hampshire and Maine San Diego, CA & Portsmouth, NH – September 12, 2023 – Credit Union Leasing of America (CULA) has been selected by Northeast Credit Union to bring its indirect vehicle…See More
Sep 12
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Auto Dealership Buy/Sell Market Defies Interest Rates with Record-Setting Activity and Historically High Valuations Supported by Dealer Liquidity

  First half 2023 buy/sell activity increased 26% compared to first half of 2022, resulting in a record 418 completed transactions over a trailing twelve-month period; market on track for a record year driven by resilience of auto retail profits and the strength of the dealership balance sheets, according to the Second Quarter 2023 Blue Sky Report® by Kerrigan Advisors INCLINE VILLAGE, NV – September 5, 2023 –The auto dealership buy/sell market continues to gain momentum toward a…See More
Sep 5
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Kerrigan Advisors Represents Nick Alexander Imports in Sale of Los Angeles BMW & MINI Dealerships

 Sale of Nick Alexander BMW to Car Pros Automotive Group includes MINI and Collision Center, and represents the 201st & 202nd dealership, 50th top luxury franchise sale led by Kerrigan Advisors since 2015 Los Angeles – August 28, 2023 – Kerrigan Advisors, the premier sell-side advisor and thought partner to auto dealers nationwide, represented Los Angeles-based Nick…See More
Aug 28
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Car Pros Automotive Group Acquires Nick Alexander BMW, MINI Dealerships in Los Angeles

New dealerships will be rebranded to BMW of Downtown LA and MINI of Downtown LA; the sale represents the first step into luxury brands for Car Pros RENTON, WA – August 24, 2023 – Car Pros Automotive Group announced today that it has acquired two dealerships from Los Angeles-based Nick Alexander Imports, including Nick Alexander BMW, Nick Alexander MINI, as well as their…See More
Aug 24
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Kerrigan Advisors Represents MCE Automotive Group in Sale of Seven South Carolina Dealerships to Anderson Automotive Group

Sale of seven dealerships underscores strong buyer demand for growth markets like South Carolina, one of the top 10 markets requested in Kerrigan Advisors’ proprietary Buyer Database Greeneville, SC – August 23, 2023 – Kerrigan Advisors, the premier sell-side advisor and thought partner to auto dealers nationwide, represented Greenville, South Carolina-based MCE Automotive Group, owned and operated by the Escude family, in the sale of their seven dealerships to North Carolina-based Anderson…See More
Aug 23
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Car Pros Automotive Group Sets Record-Breaking Month of Vehicle Sales

 National sales leader and a top 10 auto group has had record sales for each month in 2023, with its best month ever set in July 2023, retailing a total of 2,633 new and used vehicles RENTON, WA – August 9, 2023 – Car Pros Automotive Group, one of the fastest growing automotive groups in the U.S., announced today that it had its best sales month ever, selling a total of…See More
Aug 9
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Majority of Automakers Expect New Vehicle Gross Margins to Remain Above Pre-Covid Levels, Though Dealership Profits Are Projected to Decline

New survey from Kerrigan Advisors reveals that OEMs are looking at a new normal when it comes to dealership profitability, lower inventory levels and more OEM involvement in pricing; 68% expect some form of non-negotiable pricing to be part of future EV retail model Incline Village, NV – August 7, 2023 – Dealership new vehicle gross margins to remain above pre-Covid levels say 90% of automotive OEMS, according to the just-released annual Kerrigan OEM Survey, but the majority believe dealership…See More
Aug 7
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Credit Unions Worry Most About Over-Extension on Used Vehicle Loans, says New Survey, but Long-Term Loans Still Proliferate

 CULA’s Used Vehicle Loan Snapshot, based on a survey of credit unions, reveals that they continue to offer car buyers a significant percentage of longer-term loans –70% offer 72 months or more – with low down payments, on high-mileage, older vehicles …See More
Jul 20
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Car Pros Hyundai Renton Celebrates Grand Re-opening

 Car Pros Automotive Group’s new state-of-the-art facility in Washington boasts significant investment in EV charging and repair infrastructure RENTON, WA – July 12, 2023 – Car Pros Automotive Group announces the grand re-opening of its Car Pros Hyundai Renton, Washington, in a new, state-of-the-art facility. To mark the occasion, a celebration and ribbon-cutting ceremony were held on June 28th with local community dignitaries, and representatives from Hyundai Motor America and the auto…See More
Jul 11
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Auto Dealership Buy/Sell Market Begins 2023 with Robust Growth, Outperforming All First Quarter Results on Record

First quarter 2023 completed transactions increase 43% compared to First quarter 2022, resulting in a record 405 transactions over a trailing 12-month period, driven by multi-dealership transactions, an increase in sellers coming to market, and private buyer interest in business-friendly states, according to the First Quarter 2023 Blue Sky Report® by Kerrigan Advisors Incline Village, NV – June 26, 2023 – The auto dealership buy/sell market outperformed all previous first quarters on record in…See More
Jun 26
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Kerrigan Advisors Represents Beck & Masten Auto Group in Sale of Houston Area Kia Dealership to Group 1 Automotive

Sale of Houston area Kia dealership highlights the strength of the Kia brand in a large and high-growth metro area; the transaction marks Kerrigan Advisors’ 7th dealership sale in Texas in 2023Houston, TX – June 7, 2023 – Kerrigan Advisors, the premier sell-side advisor and thought partner to auto dealers nationwide, represented Houston, Texas-based Beck & Masten Auto Group in the sale of Beck & Masten Kia to Houston, Texas-based Group 1 Automotive (NYSE: GPI). This marks the 187th…See More
Jun 7
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Kerrigan Advisors Represents Beck & Masten Auto Group in Sale of Three High Volume Buick GMC Dealerships to Group 1 Automotive

Sale of Texas Buick GMC dealerships highlights strong demand for top volume franchises in states with favorable business environments and marks Kerrigan Advisors’6th dealership sale in Texas in 2023Incline Village, NV – May 12, 2023 – Kerrigan Advisors, the premier sell-side advisor and thought partner to auto dealers nationwide, represented Houston, Texas-based Beck & Masten Auto Group in the sale of Beck & Masten Buick GMC North, Buick GMC South and Buick GMC Coastal Bend to Houston,…See More
May 12
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Kerrigan Advisors Represents Holman in Sale of Audi Shawnee Mission

Kansas City luxury dealership sold to Baxter Auto Group; Transaction marks 183rd dealership sold since 2015 by Kerrigan Advisors, the premier sell-side dealership advisor to top luxury dealerships in growth markets INCLINE VILLAGE, NV – May 9, 2023 – Kerrigan Advisors, the premier sell-side advisor and thought partner to auto dealers nationwide, represented Holman, a global automotive services organization, in its sale of Audi Shawnee Mission to Omaha, Nebraska-based Baxter Auto Group. The…See More
May 9
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Kerrigan Advisors Represents Kinsel Motors in Sale of Four Texas Franchises

 Kinsel Toyota and Kinsel Ford, Lincoln, Mazda of Beaumont sold to Doggett Automotive Group; Transaction marks 182nd dealership sold since 2015 by Kerrigan Advisors, the premier sell-side dealership advisor to higher value dealerships and dealership groups Incline Village, NV – May 2, 2023 – Kerrigan Advisors, the premier sell-side advisor and thought partner to auto dealers nationwide, represented Beaumont, Texas-based Kinsel Motors in its sale of Kinsel Toyota and Kinsel Ford, Lincoln and…See More
May 2
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CULA Continues Expansion: Selected by Dort Financial Credit Union for Indirect Vehicle Leasing

Credit Union Leasing of America, which reported a record $2.7 billion lease originations in 2022, further extends its reach in Michigan, one of the highest vehicle-leasing states in the US San Diego, CA and Grand Blanc, Michigan – April 25, 2023 – Credit Union Leasing of America (CULA) has been selected by Dort Financial Credit Union to launch its indirect vehicle leasing program, further extending CULA’s reach into Michigan, which is historically one of the highest vehicle-leasing states. The…See More
Apr 25
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Kerrigan Advisors Represents Gosch Auto Group in Sale of Gosch Ford Escondido

Posted on September 21, 2023 at 12:24pm 0 Comments

Sale of Gosch Ford Escondido to Aaron Automotive Group represents the 203rd dealership sold by Kerrigan Advisors since 2015; The sale confirms the strong interest of buyers in high volume markets with leading brands

 

INCLINE VILLAGE, NV – September 21, 2023 – Kerrigan Advisors, the premier sell-side advisor and thought partner to auto dealers nationwide, represented Hemet-based Gosch Auto Group in the sale of Gosch Ford Escondido to…

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CULA Selected by Northeast Credit Union for Indirect Vehicle Leasing

Posted on September 12, 2023 at 12:39pm 0 Comments

Credit Union Leasing of America extends its footprint in the northeastern US, bringing the benefits of vehicle leasing to more consumers in New Hampshire and Maine

 

San Diego, CA & Portsmouth, NH – September 12, 2023 – Credit Union Leasing of America (CULA) has been selected by…

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Auto Dealership Buy/Sell Market Defies Interest Rates with Record-Setting Activity and Historically High Valuations Supported by Dealer Liquidity

Posted on September 5, 2023 at 8:39am 0 Comments

  

First half 2023 buy/sell activity increased 26% compared to first half of 2022, resulting in a record 418 completed transactions over a trailing twelve-month period; market on track for a record year driven by resilience of auto retail profits and the strength of the dealership balance sheets, according to the Second Quarter 2023 Blue Sky Report® by Kerrigan Advisors

 

INCLINE VILLAGE, NV – September 5,…

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Kerrigan Advisors Represents Nick Alexander Imports in Sale of Los Angeles BMW & MINI Dealerships

Posted on August 28, 2023 at 8:43am 0 Comments

 

Sale of Nick Alexander BMW to Car Pros Automotive Group includes MINI and Collision Center, and represents the 201st & 202nd dealership, 50th top luxury franchise sale led by Kerrigan Advisors since…

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