October 2025 Blog Posts (6)

Lotlinx Introduces LotGPT, the Industry’s First Dealer-Facing AI Advisor

The only chatbot built exclusively for dealers – powered by the industry’s largest dataset of VIN and shopper data, it delivers real-time VIN-level intelligence, market insights, and merchandising optimization to improve profitability.  

DETROIT — Lotlinx, the auto industry’s first and only VIN Performance platform built to help…

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Added by John Sternal on October 29, 2025 at 11:55am — No Comments

Kerrigan Advisors Represents Asbury Automotive Group in Sale of Larry H. Miller CDJR Riverdale to Young Automotive Group

 

Sale of dealership in Utah’s second fastest-growing metro area underscores demand for high-quality franchises in the Western US and is Kerrigan Advisors’ 145th transaction in the region

 

Salt Lake City, UT – October 28, 2025 – Kerrigan Advisors,…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on October 28, 2025 at 10:09am — No Comments

The Precision Trap: Why Lease Payment Accuracy Is the Highest Stake in Auto

The automotive market in 2025 has been characterized by elevated vehicle prices and consequently, a steadily growing reliance on leasing to manage consumer payments. For lenders and dealers, this trend elevates the stakes attached to a single, crucial figure: the lease payment.

 

While sales professionals have long known that leasing is a product focused almost entirely on the basis of the payment—it’s 100% about the payment, not the price—the industry is now waking up…

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Added by John Sternal on October 20, 2025 at 1:11pm — No Comments

Car Pros Kia Glendale #1 in US Kia Sales for Fifth Consecutive Year; Kia Moreno Valley #2

Car Pros Kia Glendale sets new monthly record with 726 vehicles sold in August 2025; Car Pros Kia Moreno Valley becomes one of nation's top Kia dealers after just three years

GLENDALE, Calif., …

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on October 7, 2025 at 9:33am — No Comments

Kerrigan Advisors Represents Hennessy Automobile Companies in Sale of Hennessy Mazda and Hennessy GMC of Atlanta

Transaction reinforces continued demand for top dealerships in the Southeast’s fastest growing metro; marks Kerrigan Advisors’ 306th dealership and 413th franchise sale since inception and 65th Southern franchise sold since 2024

 

ATLANTA, GA—October 6, 2025—Kerrigan Advisors, the premier exclusive sell-side advisor and thought partner to auto dealers nationwide, represented Atlanta-based Hennessy Automobile…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on October 6, 2025 at 12:01pm — No Comments

Servant Leadership: Still Important….. But Often Overused

“Servant leadership” has become a buzzword. Many leaders say they practice it, but few truly live it.



In its purest form, servant leadership flips the traditional leadership model upside down. Instead of people working to serve the leader, the leader works to serve their people. In a dealership environment, where culture, communication, and connection directly impact customer experience, this leadership style is critical.…

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Added by Richard Nimphie on October 3, 2025 at 1:03pm — No Comments

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