A record 458 transactions were completed in 2025, according to Kerrigan Advisors’ 2025 Annual Blue Sky Report®, as strong earnings, buyer demand and rising blue sky multiples drive continued consolidation; consolidators prioritize scale and private groups access outside capital to accelerate…

One Credit Union is CULA’s first credit union partner in Vermont to provide affordable vehicle leasing options to its local members

San Diego, CA – March 23, 2026 – Credit Union Leasing of America (CULA), the nation’s leading provider of indirect vehicle leasing…

Jacksonville, Fla: LAUNCHER.SOLUTIONS (Launcher), a technology provider of loan origination technology for automotive and consumer lenders, announced today a strategic product integration between its appTRAKER™ Loan Origination System (LOS) and CarletonDocs® from Carleton, Inc.’s compliant document generation platform.

By incorporating CarletonDocs® into the appTRAKER™ platform, Launcher further strengthens its comprehensive loan…

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…

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…

Culture is not simply developed by a plaque on the wall. It’s patterned by leadership behavior which is being watched all the time.



Your team doesn’t follow what you say in meetings. They follow what you tolerate, repeat, and personally model.



✔️ If you want accountability, be accountable.

✔️ If you want urgency, show urgency.

✔️ If you want respect, demonstrate it when it’s inconvenient.



The moment leaders stop acting…

New website reflects the company’s evolution into a disruptive, AI-first platform built for modern vehicle and fleet operations

Jackson, Wyo. – Vehicle Management Systems (VMS), an AI-first vehicle and fleet middleware platform serving both fleet and auto retail environments today announced the launch of its new website marking a key milestone as the company steps out from behind the…

Integration of LetzChat technology into eLEND’s Express Credit App facilitates seamless transition of credit application and pre-approval process into customer’s preferred language

Foothill Ranch, CA — February 3, 2026 — eLEND Solutions…

Nearly 80% of dealers have seen growth in fraud-related activities in past 24 months, according to new eLEND survey, with nearly half losing 4 or more cars to identity fraud in the past two years 

Las Vegas, NV – February 2, 2026 – Identity and fraud-related activities have increased…

Car Pros Kia Glendale leads the nation for the sixth consecutive year, while three other Car Pros dealerships (Kia Moreno Valley, Honda El Monte, and MINI of Downtown Los Angeles) place among the top 50; results reflect continued investment in employees, customer experience and modern…

Dealers will get an up-close look at how Revive helps sales teams re-engage closed-lost shoppers when they return to the market, transforming missed opportunities into renewed sales conversations

DETROIT (January 29, 2026) — Lotlinx,  the auto industry’s first and only VIN Performance platform built to help dealers maximize profitability, announced today the launch of…

Leading Through Benevolent Brainwashing

Consistency Is the Key to Bringing Out the Best in Those We Lead:

When we’re in a position of leadership in a company, an organization, or even in raising our children there’s one philosophy we must master if we expect to truly be successful: we must be consistent. No matter how much we know about the field we’re leading in,…

Leading Through Benevolent Brainwashing

Consistency Is the Key to Bringing Out the Best in Those We Lead

When we’re in a position of leadership  in a company, an organization, or even in raising our children  there’s one philosophy we must master if we expect to truly be successful: we must be consistent. No matter how much we know about the field we’re…

7,500 square foot addition doubles service capacity, expands EV capabilities, enables next-day appointments, and features locally commissioned mural celebrating the Moreno Valley community

Glendale, CA – January 27, 2026 – Car Pros Automotive Group today announced…

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…

The transportation industry is undergoing a transformative shift as electric vehicles (EVs) move from niche markets to mainstream adoption. As the global community grapples with climate change, air pollution, and rising fossil fuel costs, EVs present a promising solution by offering cleaner, more sustainable mobility. With advancements in technology, infrastructure, and consumer awareness, electric vehicles are redefining how we think about personal and…

Sale of one of Chicago’s highest volume and most valuable Toyota franchises marks Kerrigan Advisors’ 39^th Toyota franchise sold in 10 years, and 26^th sale in Illinois, leading the industry

CHICAGO – December 18, 2025 – Kerrigan Advisors, the leading exclusive sell-side advisor…

Our experience with Vettx was poor.

Based on our market, Vettx estimated we would be able to purchase 17 vehicles per month through their program. In reality, we purchased 2 vehicles last month and 1 the month before. The profit generated by the program did not come close to covering the cost.

The program did not perform as it was represented to us. We initially signed up for 6 months, believing the agreement…

If you have an old, unwanted, or broken car, you might have heard terms like cash for cars, car removal, and wreckers. Many people get confused about these because they sound similar, but they are actually different services. Understanding the difference can help you make the best choice for selling or getting rid of your vehicle. In this blog, we will explain the difference in simple terms.

What is Cash for Cars?

Cash for…