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Kerrigan Advisors Represents Fields Auto Group in Sale of Two Dealerships in North Carolina to Dobbs Family Automotive

Sale of Mazda and CDJR dealerships in Asheville, located in one of the fastest-growing metros in the country, marks Kerrigan Advisors’ 455th franchise sold since the firm’s founding and its 149th franchise sold in the South

Asheville, NC – October 19, 2026 – Kerrigan Advisors was pleased…

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Credit Union Leasing of America Partners with Edwards Federal Credit Union, Expanding Vehicle Leasing in California

 

 

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…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on September 15, 2026 at 11:37am — No Comments

Dealership Buy/Sell Market Soars as Auto Dealership Groups Scale Up

 

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…

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Kerrigan Advisors Represents on the Sale of Tommie Vaughn Ford in Houston, Texas to Vaughan Automotive

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…

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Kerrigan Advisors Represents Car Pros Automotive Group in Sale of Kia Dealership in Huntington Beach to Sutherlin Automotive Group

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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Credit Union Leasing of America Expands Michigan Presence with Jolt Credit Union

Jolt Credit Union, serving Michigan for more than 70 years, partners with CULA to bring the affordability of vehicle leasing to its more than 27,000 members

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 11, 2026 /- Credit Union Leasing of America (CULA), the nation's leading provider of indirect vehicle leasing solutions, today announced that it is…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on August 11, 2026 at 11:48am — No Comments

CULA Extends National Footprint with Credit Union of Georgia

 

CULA partners with Credit Union of Georgia to bring the affordability of vehicle leasing to the credit union’s 36,000 members

 

San Diego, CA – July 14, 2026 – Credit Union Leasing of America (CULA), the nation’s leading provider of indirect vehicle leasing solutions, today announced a partnership with Credit Union of Georgia, a Georgia-based credit union, that manages more than $732 million…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on July 14, 2026 at 12:03pm — No Comments

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…

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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…

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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,…

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Car Pros Automotive Group Joins Amazon Autos with Five Southern California Dealerships

Car Pros Kia Glendale, Kia Huntington Beach, Kia Moreno Valley, Honda El Monte, and BMW of Los Angeles bring their straightforward dealership experience to customers shopping for their next vehicle online at Amazon Autos

 

Glendale, CA – June 10, 2026 – Car Pros Automotive Group today announced that five of its…

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Kerrigan Advisors Represents Tameron Automotive Group in Sale of Toyota of Newnan to AutoNation

 

Sale of one of Atlanta’s most valuable Toyota dealerships marks Kerrigan Advisors’ 328th dealership sold since the firm’s founding and its 40th Toyota franchise sold since 2015, the most of any buy/sell advisor in the industry

 

ATLANTA, GA – June 9, 2026…

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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…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on June 3, 2026 at 9:57am — No Comments

Kerrigan Advisors Represents Plaza Ford in Sale to Bob Bell Automotive Group

Sale of historic Ford dealership marks Kerrigan Advisors’ 327th dealership sold since 2015 and 51st Mid-Atlantic franchise transaction…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on May 11, 2026 at 9:04am — No Comments

CULA Expands to Kansas: Partners with Frontier Community Credit Union

 

CULA joins with Frontier Community Credit Union to offer vehicle leasing to its members; CULA footprint now extends to 35 states

 

San Diego, CA – May 6, 2026 – Credit Union Leasing of America (CULA), the nation’s leading provider of…

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Kerrigan Advisors Represents Omaha’s Beardmore Auto Group in Sale to Morrie’s Automotive Group

Sale of top non-luxury group marks Kerrigan Advisors’ 326th dealership sold since 2015 and second major Omaha transaction since 2022

 

OMAHA – April 14, 2026 – Kerrigan Advisors, the leading sell-side advisor and thought partner to auto dealers nationwide, represented Beardmore Auto Group in the sale of Beardmore Subaru, Beardmore Chevrolet and Beardmore Hyundai dealerships in Bellevue, Nebraska, to Minnesota-based Morrie’s…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on April 14, 2026 at 10:01am — No Comments

Dealership Buy/Sell Market Set New Record in 2025 as Consolidation Accelerated and Blue Sky Values Rose

 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…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on March 24, 2026 at 9:30am — No Comments

CULA Expands Vehicle Leasing to Vermont in Partnership with One Credit Union

 

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…

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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…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on March 2, 2026 at 5:19am — No Comments

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…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on February 10, 2026 at 11:20am — No Comments

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