Crystal Hartwell
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  • mWEBB Communications, Inc.
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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
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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
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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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Kerrigan Advisors Represents RRR Automotive Group in Sale to Group 1 Automotive

Transaction expands Group 1’s presence in the Washington-Baltimore metropolitan region; represents Kerrigan Advisors’ 50th franchise sold in the Mid-Atlantic since 2020, making the firm the undisputed leader in dealership sell-side advisory in the regionCOLLEGE PARK, MD – February 13, 2024 – Kerrigan Advisors, the premier sell-side advisor and thought partner to auto…See More
Feb 13
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Car Pros Automotive Group Achieved Record Breaking Year in 2023

Car Pros new Kia sales reached 15,595 in 2023, bringing lifetime sales to 177,418; Car Pros Kia Glendale #1 in the nation RENTON, WA – January 31, 2024 – Car Pros Automotive Group, a leading automotive sales and service group, announced today that 2023 was its best year ever in new Kia sales, setting a record and selling a total of 15,595 vehicles, up nearly 10% year-over-year. Car Pros Kia Glendale finished #1 in the nation with 6,549 new Kias sold. Underscoring the strength of the group, all…See More
Jan 31
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Jan 9
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Auto Dealership Buy/Sell Market Hits New High, On Track for Record Year as Dealerships Focus on Expansion through Acquisitions

Dealership buy/sells increased 11% YoY, with trailing twelve-month transactions surpassing 2021’s prior peak, according to the Third Quarter 2023 Blue Sky Report® by Kerrigan Advisors; consolidation sparked by the pandemic has yet to abate, blue sky values remain high and acquisition growth, fueled by tremendous access to capital from operations, remains impervious to interest rates Incline Village, NV – December 18, 2023 – The auto dealership buy/sell market hit another impressive record…See More
Dec 18, 2023
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Car Pros Sponsors GSBA EQUALUX 2023 Gala and Fundraiser in Seattle

Event raised over $875,000 for the GSBA Scholarship & Education Fund; new Car Pros Workforce Development Scholarship established RENTON, WA – December 4, 2023 – Car Pros, a leading automotive sales and service group headquartered in Washington, was the title sponsor of the GSBA’s EQUALUX 2023, the largest LGBTQ+ and friends gala in the Pacific Northwest. The gala raised over $875,000 for the GSBA Scholarship & Education Fund. Established in 1981,…See More
Dec 4, 2023
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First Heritage Federal Credit Union Partners with CULA for Vehicle Leasing

The leader in indirect vehicle leasing for credit unions partners with New York-based credit union to expand its reach in the northeastern U.S. San Diego, CA & Corning, NY – November 28, 2023 – Credit Union Leasing of America (CULA) today announced that it has been selected by New York-based First Heritage Federal Credit Union to bring the affordability and flexibility of vehicle leasing to its more than 45,000 members. The partnership further extends CULA’s footprint in the northeastern…See More
Nov 28, 2023
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Kerrigan Advisors Represents Haron Motors in Sale of Jaguar Land Rover and Volvo Dealerships in Fresno to Unstoppable Automotive Group

Transaction highlights desirability of single point luxury, import franchises in middle market locations such as Fresno; Transaction marks Kerrigan Advisors’ 52nd top luxury franchise sold INCLINE VILLAGE, NV – November 13, 2023 – Kerrigan Advisors, the premier sell-side advisor and thought partner to auto dealers nationwide, represented Fresno, California-based Haron Motor Sales in the sale of Haron Jaguar, Land Rover and Volvo to Temecula, California-based Unstoppable Auto Group, owned by…See More
Nov 13, 2023
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Kerrigan Advisors Represents Jim Price Auto Group in Sale of Virginia Hyundai and Kia Dealerships

Sale of Kia and Hyundai franchises, two of the industry’s strongest non-luxury import brands, in high-growth Charlottesville area, represents 208th dealership sale completed by Kerrigan Advisors Charlottesville, VA – November 8, 2023 – Kerrigan Advisors, the premier sell-side advisor and thought partner to auto dealers nationwide, represented Charlottesville, Virginia-based Jim Price Auto Group in the sale of Jim Price Hyundai and Price Kia to Winston-Salem, North Carolina-based Flow…See More
Nov 8, 2023
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Majority of Dealers Optimistic About Valuations and Profits in 2024

 In spite of a generally positive outlook, more dealers expect valuations and profits to decline than in 2023; Kia projected to have highest valuation increase, while Toyota is the franchise most trusted by dealers, according to the recently released 2023 Kerrigan Dealer Survey Incline Village, NV – November 6, 2023 – Auto dealers remain generally positive about the valuation of their dealerships over the next twelve months, according to the newly released 2023 Kerrigan Dealer Survey, with 52%…See More
Nov 6, 2023
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Kerrigan Advisors Represents Phoenix’s East Valley Nissan in Dealership Sale

Sale underscores buyer demand for high growth markets; represents 207th dealership sold by Kerrigan Advisors, the leading buy/sell advisor in Phoenix  PHOENIX, AZ – October 31, 2023 – Kerrigan Advisors, the premier sell-side advisor and thought partner to auto dealers nationwide, represented Mesa, Arizona-based East Valley Nissan, owned and operated by Greg Burk, in its sale to Phoenix, Arizona-based Courtesy Automotive Group. This marks the 207th dealership sale led by Kerrigan Advisors since…See More
Oct 31, 2023
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Car Pros Automotive Group Ranks 48th in the 2024 Automotive News List of Top 150 Dealer Groups

Posted on April 17, 2024 at 12:54pm 0 Comments

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…

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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

Posted on April 9, 2024 at 12:43pm 0 Comments

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…

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Car Pros Honda El Monte Honored with Honda Masters Circle Award for Second Consecutive Year

Posted on April 3, 2024 at 12:08pm 0 Comments

Dealership recognized as one of the nation’s top 50 Honda dealerships

 

El Monte, CA – April 3, 2024 – Car Pros Honda El Monte has received the 2023 Honda Masters Circle award from American Honda Motor Co., Inc., for the second year in a row, in recognition of being one of…

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CULA Selected by Citadel Credit Union for Indirect Vehicle Leasing

Posted on April 2, 2024 at 1:29pm 0 Comments

Credit Union Leasing of America further extends its reach in Pennsylvania, bringing the benefits of vehicle leasing to more consumers in the US

 

San Diego, CA & Exton, PA – April 2, 2024 – Credit Union Leasing of America (CULA) has been selected by Citadel Credit Union to bring the benefits of indirect vehicle leasing to its credit…

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