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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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Added by Crystal Hartwell on June 9, 2026 at 9:55am — No Comments

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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Added by Crystal Hartwell on May 6, 2026 at 3:11am — No Comments

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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Added by Crystal Hartwell on March 23, 2026 at 12:12pm — No Comments

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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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

Multi-language Translation Added to eLEND Solutions Express Credit App

 

 

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, CAFebruary 3, 2026 — eLEND Solutions…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on February 3, 2026 at 11:06am — No Comments

Dealership Fraud Surges as Digital Vehicle Purchases Increase

 

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…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on February 2, 2026 at 12:14pm — No Comments

Car Pros Dealerships Achieve Top National Rankings and Record Sales in 2025

 

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…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on February 2, 2026 at 9:51am — No Comments

Car Pros Kia Moreno Valley Unveils $2.25 Million Service Center Expansion, Inland Empire’s Largest Kia Service Facility

 

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…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on January 27, 2026 at 2:59am — No Comments

Auto Dealer Sentiment Turns Positive in 2025 as Survey Reveals Profit and Valuation Expectations Improve for the First Time Since 2021

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…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on January 5, 2026 at 1:30am — No Comments

Kerrigan Advisors Represents Vicari Family in Sale of Arlington Toyota in Chicago to Andy Mohr Automotive Group

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

 

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

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on December 18, 2025 at 9:58am — No Comments

Car Pros Turkey and Food Giveaway Supports 300 Families in Southern California

Car Pros BMW and MINI of Downtown Los Angeles and Kia Moreno Valley partnered with KLAX 97.9 La Raza and the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank to help families this Thanksgiving holiday

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on December 9, 2025 at 10:13am — No Comments

Kerrigan Advisors Represents Car Pros Automotive Group in Sale of Washington Kia and Hyundai Dealerships to Canada-Based Go Auto

Sale of leading Tacoma and Renton Kia and Hyundai dealerships by top auto group, marks Kerrigan Advisors’ 322nd dealership and 32nd Kia and Hyundai franchise sold since 2015

Seattle, WA – December 8, 2025 – Kerrigan Advisors, the leading exclusive sell-side advisor and thought…

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Added by Crystal Hartwell on December 8, 2025 at 12:05am — No Comments

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

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