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Dealership Buy/Sell Market on Pace for Another Record Year as Valuations and Earnings Climb in the Third Quarter

 

An unprecedented 445 transactions were completed through September, according to Kerrigan Advisors’ Third Quarter 2025 Blue Sky Report®, as the strength of the affluent consumer drew publics toward luxury brands, and sustained demand for in-market acquisitions reinforced regional scale; AI continues to influence buy/sell market…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on November 24, 2025 at 10:00am — No Comments

Kerrigan Advisors Represents All Star Automotive Group in Sale to Hudson Automotive Group

Sale of premier Baton Rouge, Louisiana dealerships represents the 2nd largest completed transaction in 2025; marks 80th franchise sold since 2024 in the South by Kerrigan Advisors pushing client proceeds past $10 billion since 2014

 

Baton Rouge, LA – November 19, 2025 – Kerrigan Advisors, the leading exclusive sell-side advisor and thought partner to auto dealers nationwide, represented Louisiana-based All Star…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on November 19, 2025 at 1:38am — No Comments

New Report Uncovers a ~$4.7 Billion Opportunity for Auto Dealers if Mismatched Payment Quotes are Solved

 

Dealers are losing sales, F&I penetration and gross profit because of initial quote-to-final terms gaps, according to a new eLEND Solutions survey, with most final lender monthly payments decisions much higher than initial dealer finance quotes 

 

Foothill Ranch, Calif., November 4,…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on November 4, 2025 at 9:26am — 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

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

Car Pros Mobilizes Community to Deliver Thousands of School Supplies to Local Students

 

Second annual “Car Pros Cares” Back-to-School Supply Drive collects more than 12,000 items for students in California and Washington

 

LOS ANGELES, CA – September 17, 2025 – “Car Pros Cares,” the charitable arm of Car Pros Automotive Group hosted its second annual Back-to-School…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on September 17, 2025 at 9:59am — No Comments

Kerrigan Advisors Represents Ascent Automotive Group in Sale of Metro Lexus and Lexus of Akron-Canton

 

Sale of #1 and #3 ranked dealerships in Ohio to Ken Ganley Automotive Group underscores strength of luxury market; marks Kerrigan Advisors’ 16th Lexus transaction, 304th dealership sold, and 82nd top luxury franchise sold since…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on September 3, 2025 at 12:57pm — No Comments

Car Pros Automotive Group Marks Two Years of BMW and MINI of Downtown LA

The dealerships celebrate two years of growth, premium service, innovation, and customer-first focus

LOS ANGELES, CA – September 3, 2025 – Car Pros Automotive Group marked the two-year anniversary of its BMW and MINI of Downtown Los…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on September 3, 2025 at 10:56am — No Comments

Credit Unions Expect Tariffs to Dampen Auto Sales but Majority Optimistic About Auto Portfolios

 

Compared to nine months ago, credit unions are more optimistic about auto finance – 77% vs 57%; majority expect significant increase in vehicle prices and affordability issues to drive an increase in vehicle leasing

 

San Diego, CA – August 25, 2025 – A new survey from Credit…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on August 25, 2025 at 9:19am — No Comments

Record Auto Dealership Buy/Sell Activity and Rising Blue Sky Values Defy Tariff Pressures

Kerrigan Advisors Second Quarter 2025 Blue Sky Report® reveals most active twelve-month period of dealership buy/sell transactions in industry history, with over 450 deals completed; Blue sky values are on the rise as tariffs shift franchise valuations and OEMs absorb costs

 

Incline Village, NV – August 19,…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on August 19, 2025 at 1:38am — No Comments

Kerrigan Advisors Represents Blue Grass Motorsport in Sale of Porsche, Audi and JLR Dealerships in Louisville, Kentucky

Kerrigan Advisors Represents Blue Grass Motorsport in Sale of Porsche, Audi and JLR Dealerships in Louisville, Kentucky

Sale of Louisville’s single-point Porsche, Jaguar Land Rover and Audi retailer in Kentucky to Germain Motor Company marks Kerrigan Advisors’ 302nd dealership sale,…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on August 18, 2025 at 4:33am — No Comments

Top-Ranked MINI of Downtown Los Angeles Celebrates $1 Million Renovation

MINI of Downtown Los Angeles, part of the Car Pros Automotive Group; 2025 MINI Countryman John Cooper Works.

Part of the Car Pros Automotive Group, the newly remodeled, stand-alone MINI facility sets the standard for elevated customer…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on July 16, 2025 at 11:08am — No Comments

Affordability is Top Driver for Consumers Leasing Vehicles, according to New CULA Survey

 

Nearly 70% of consumers surveyed would lease again for lower payments, shorter terms and flexibility in uncertain economy, and nearly 90% found leasing a good option versus a loan

 

San Diego, CA – July 8, 2025 – Affordability is the top reason consumers are leasing vehicles, according to a new Credit…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on July 8, 2025 at 12:15am — No Comments

Kerrigan Advisors Represents US Auto Trust in Sale of Jaguar Land Rover Dealerships in Newport Beach, Los Angeles, Pasadena and San Jose to Sonic Automotive

 

Transaction represents the most valuable Jaguar Land Rover sale in automotive retail history; sale of four dealerships marks Kerrigan Advisors’ 76th top luxury franchise sold

 

Los Angeles, CA – July 7, 2025 – Kerrigan Advisors, the leading sell-side advisor and thought partner to auto…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on July 7, 2025 at 9:06am — No Comments

Kerrigan Advisors Represents Asbury Automotive Group in Sale of Larry H. Miller Ford, Chevrolet and CDJR Dealerships in Provo, Utah to Salt Lake Valley Auto Group

 

Sale of three dealerships in Utah, the second fastest growing state in the US and a top auto retail market, marks Kerrigan Advisors’ 294th dealership sold nationwide

 

Salt Lake City, UT – June 30, 2025 – Kerrigan Advisors, the premier sell-side advisor and thought partner to…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on June 30, 2025 at 2:37am — No Comments

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…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on May 19, 2025 at 3:08am — No Comments

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

 

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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Added by Crystal Hartwell on May 12, 2025 at 9:23am — No Comments

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

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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Added by Crystal Hartwell on May 12, 2025 at 1:50am — No Comments

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

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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Added by Crystal Hartwell on May 7, 2025 at 2:04am — No Comments

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