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Crystal Hartwell
- Garden Grove, CA
- United States
- mWEBB Communications, Inc.
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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 Credit Union Leasing of America (CULA) reveals increased credit union optimism…See More
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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 of America (CULA), the nation’s leading provider of indirect vehicle leasing solutions, today announced record performance in 2025 as CULA…See More
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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 partnership with Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union (PSECU), one of the largest…See More
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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 Survey Incline Village, NV – January 5, 2026 – US auto…See More
Crystal Hartwell posted a blog post
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 and thought partner to auto dealers nationwide, represented the Vicari family in the sale of…See More
Crystal Hartwell posted a blog post
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 Los Angeles, CA – December 9, 2025 – Car Pros Automotive Group’s BMW and MINI of Downtown Los Angeles and Kia Moreno Valley distributed food, as well as turkey gift certificates, to 300…See More
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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 2015Seattle, WA – December 8, 2025 – Kerrigan Advisors, the leading exclusive sell-side advisor and thought partner to auto dealers nationwide, represented Car Pros Automotive Group, the 48th largest US…See More
Crystal Hartwell posted a blog post
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 dynamics while tariffs have little…See More
Crystal Hartwell posted a blog post
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 Automotive Group in the sale of its 15 franchises to the Hudson Automotive Group.…See More
Crystal Hartwell posted a blog post
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, 2025 – A new report from eLEND Solutions underscores the negative impact that…See More
Crystal Hartwell posted a blog post
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, the leading sell-side advisor and thought partner to auto dealers nationwide, represented Atlanta-based Asbury Automotive…See More
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Crystal Hartwell's Blog
Car Pros Automotive Group Joins Amazon Autos with Five Southern California Dealerships
Posted on June 10, 2026 at 10:22am 0 Comments 0 Likes
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…
ContinueKerrigan Advisors Represents Tameron Automotive Group in Sale of Toyota of Newnan to AutoNation
Posted on June 9, 2026 at 9:55am 0 Comments 0 Likes
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…
ContinueCredit Unions Remain Optimistic, as Worries About Affordability Spike
Posted on June 3, 2026 at 9:57am 0 Comments 0 Likes
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…
ContinueKerrigan Advisors Represents Plaza Ford in Sale to Bob Bell Automotive Group
Posted on May 11, 2026 at 9:04am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Sale of historic Ford dealership marks Kerrigan Advisors’ 327th dealership sold since 2015 and 51st Mid-Atlantic franchise transaction…
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