Crystal Hartwell
  • Garden Grove, CA
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  • mWEBB Communications, Inc.
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Trump Tariffs Introduce Headwinds, but Auto Dealership Buy/Sell Market and Earnings Stay Strong in 2025

 Buy/sell activity declined 15% in Q1 2025, but rising dealer earnings and tight inventory fuel confidence, with buy sell market on pace for nearly 400 transactions in 2025 Kerrigan Advisors pauses blue sky multiple and outlook adjustments as tariff uncertainty clouds near-term outlook  Incline Village, NV – May 19, 2025 – Trump’s tariffs, and the resulting geopolitical…See More
May 19
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May 7
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Car Pros Honda El Monte Earns Sales Circle of Excellence Award for Third Consecutive Year

 Recognized as one of the top 50 Honda dealerships based on 2024 sales, climbing to #22 nationally from #24 in 2023  RENTON, WA – April 23, 2025 – Car Pros Automotive Group, a leading automotive sales and service group, announced today that Car Pros Honda El Monte was honored with the Sales Circle of Excellence Award from American Honda Motor Company for the third year…See More
Apr 23
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CULA Grows by Double Digits in 2024, Saves Credit Union Members ~$63M Annually with Vehicle Leases

CULA credit union partner members’ monthly vehicle lease payments averaged $159 less vs traditional auto loan payments; CULA grew credit union dealer partners year over year and expanded to 27 states, as vehicle leasing grew to nearly 25% of all auto financing nationally San Diego, CA – April 10, 2025 – Credit Union Leasing of America (CULA) delivered strong growth in 2024, with double-digit increases in credit union and dealer partnerships as an increasing number of credit unions leveraged…See More
Apr 10
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Kerrigan Advisors Represents Lou Sobh Automotive Group in Sale of Kia of Cerritos Dealership to Trophy Automotive Dealer Group

Sale of the second highest volume Kia dealership in the largest car market in the US marks Kerrigan Advisors’ 20th Kia rooftop sold and 287th dealership sold since inception CERRITOS, CA – March 19, 2025 – Kerrigan Advisors, the premier sell-side advisor and thought partner to auto dealers nationwide, represented Lou Sobh Automotive Group in the sale of its Kia of…See More
Mar 19
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Dealership Buy/Sell Market Hits Record High in 2024 as US Auto Dealer Confidence Rose

  Buy/sell transactions surged 10% YoY in 2024, with 697 franchises sold—highest since 2021; buyer confidence in valuations grew as earnings normalized; Blue Sky multiples strongest among most trusted franchises Incline Village, NV – March 17, 2025 – The auto dealership buy/sell market delivered another record year of buy/sell activity with 438 completed dealership transactions, up 10% compared to 2023, according to the just-released 2024 Annual Blue Sky Report® by Kerrigan Advisors. For the…See More
Mar 17
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FORUM Credit Union Selects CULA Vehicle Leasing Program

 Credit Union Leasing of America expands national footprint, extends reach in Indiana, bringing the benefits of leasing to more credit union members San Diego, CA – March 10, 2025 – Credit Union Leasing of America (CULA), the leader in indirect vehicle leasing for credit unions for over 35 years, today announced that it has been selected by FORUM Credit Union to bring…See More
Mar 10
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Kerrigan Advisors Represents Ascent Automotive Group in Sale of Toyota of Greensburg to Jim Shorkey Auto Group

Transaction marks Kerrigan Advisors’ 286th dealership sold, 21st franchise sold in the Northeast region and 37th Toyota franchise sold since inception. Sale of highest volume dealership in Greensburg, PA, underscores growing success of Pittsburgh market, where Toyota is the top volume import franchise. Pittsburgh, PA – February 24, 2025 – Kerrigan Advisors, the premier…See More
Feb 24
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Car Pros Dealerships Recognized for Sales and Customer Service Leadership in 2024

Car Pros Kia Glendale nation's #1 Kia dealership for the fifth consecutive year, MINI of Downtown Los Angeles #6 in the nation, Car Pros Honda El Monte #22; four dealerships certified for excellence by J.D. Power  RENTON, WA – February 10, 2025 – Car Pros Automotive Group, a leading automotive sales and service group, announced today that 2024 was another year of sales…See More
Feb 10
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Jan 23
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Majority of Auto Dealerships Experiencing Data Gaps Between CRM, DMS and FMS

Snapshot survey from eLEND Solutions show dealers looking for workflow improvements between website tools and core platforms which, majority say, could raise efficiency and customer experience by 20+%; Credit Apps top list of tools needing better platform integration Foothill Ranch, Calif. – January 21, 2025 – The majority of auto dealerships are experiencing data gaps between the core systems that run their dealerships – customer relationship management, dealer management and finance…See More
Jan 21
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Kerrigan Advisors Represents Bohn Brothers Automotive Group in Sale of Toyota of Slidell to Carlock Automotive

Sale of top volume Toyota dealership in Slidell is final sale of four Bohn family dealerships; marks Kerrigan Advisors’ 285th dealership sold, 134th franchise sold in the Southern region and 50th Toyota/Lexus franchise sold since inception New Orleans, LA – January 20, 2025 – Kerrigan Advisors, the premier sell-side advisor and thought partner to auto dealers nationwide, represented New Orleans-based Bohn Brothers Automotive Group in the sale of its Toyota of Slidell dealership to…See More
Jan 20
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Auto Dealers Expect High Valuations in 2025 as Profits Normalize

  68% of dealers project valuations will increase, or remain at 2024 levels driving strong interest in acquisitions over the next 12 months; Toyota/Lexus are most trusted among dealers for the second consecutive year, but CDJR faces declining valuations and lowest-ever trust ranking, according to the recently released 2024 Kerrigan Dealer Survey Incline Village, NV –…See More
Jan 7
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Kerrigan Advisors Represents Country Auto Stores in Sale of Country Buick GMC of Leesburg

Sale of leading domestic brand in the highly desirable Washington DC market marks Kerrigan Advisors’ 284th dealership sold and 54th franchise sold in the Mid-Atlantic region since the firm’s inception WASHINGTON DC – December 19, 2024 – Kerrigan Advisors, the premier sell-side advisor and thought partner to auto dealers nationwide, represented Northern Virginia-based…See More
Dec 19, 2024
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Kerrigan Advisors Represents Bohn Brothers Automotive Group in Sale of Hyundai Genesis of Metairie Dealership to Matt Bowers Auto Group

Buy/sell market continues to trend towards high volume dealerships in high growth markets; marks Kerrigan Advisors’ 133rd dealership sold in the southern region since inception and 79th franchise sold in 2024 NEW ORLEANS, LA – December 16, 2024 – Kerrigan Advisors, the premier sell-side advisor and thought partner to auto dealers nationwide, represented New Orleans-based…See More
Dec 16, 2024
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Trump Tariffs Introduce Headwinds, but Auto Dealership Buy/Sell Market and Earnings Stay Strong in 2025

Posted on May 19, 2025 at 3:08am 0 Comments

 

Buy/sell activity declined 15% in Q1 2025, but rising dealer earnings and tight inventory fuel confidence, with buy sell market on pace for nearly 400 transactions in 2025

 

Kerrigan Advisors pauses blue sky multiple and outlook adjustments as tariff uncertainty clouds…

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CULA's AI-driven Self Inspection Cuts Lease-End Turnaround Times by 50%

Posted on May 12, 2025 at 9:23am 0 Comments

 

Over 11,000 lessees have completed self-inspections in just 10 minutes with a smartphone; new program drives lease-end efficiency, cost savings, and greater accuracy in damage assessment…

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Chinese Competition and EV Delays Automakers Top Concerns in 2025 Kerrigan OEM Survey

Posted on May 12, 2025 at 1:50am 0 Comments

70% of OEMs worry about the financial impact of Chinese automakers, who now control over 40% of global vehicle production

 

80% of OEMs say the EV transition is slower than planned, citing infrastructure gaps, high prices, and weak demand, but most expect EV market share to rise in…

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Kerrigan Advisors Represents Lamb Auto Sales in Sale of Lamb Chevrolet Cadillac and Nissan Dealerships to Casa Auto Group

Posted on May 7, 2025 at 2:04am 0 Comments

Transaction highlights the strategic value of high-volume retail stores in Arizona’s fastest growing market; marks Kerrigan Advisors’ 290th and 291st dealerships sold.

Prescott, AZ – May 7, 2025 – Kerrigan Advisors, the premier sell-side advisor and thought partner to auto…

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