Credit Union Leasing of America Expands Michigan Presence with Jolt Credit Union
Kerrigan Advisors Represents on the Sale of Tommie Vaughn Ford in Houston, Texas to Vaughan Automotive
Kerrigan Advisors Represents Car Pros Automotive Group in Sale of Kia Dealership in Huntington Beach to Sutherlin Automotive Group
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 0 Likes
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…
ContinueDealership Buy/Sell Market Soars as Auto Dealership Groups Scale Up
Posted on September 8, 2026 at 9:52am 0 Comments 0 Likes
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…
ContinueKerrigan 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 0 Likes
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…
ContinueKerrigan Advisors Represents Car Pros Automotive Group in Sale of Kia Dealership in Huntington Beach to Sutherlin Automotive Group
Posted on August 19, 2026 at 2:30am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Sale of Car Pros Kia Huntington Beach, the #1 Kia dealership in Orange County and a top 100 Kia dealer nationally, represents Kerrigan Advisors’ 452nd franchise sold since 2014
Incline Village, NV – August 19, 2026 – Kerrigan Advisors, the leading exclusive sell-side advisor and thought partner to…
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