TSLA422.240-21.06%
GM74.860-2.89%
F13.410-1.07%
RIVN13.790-0.73%
CYD50.000-1.02%
HMC26.1800.51%
TM190.6800.18%
CVNA67.170-2.36%
PAG162.180-6.88%
LAD261.920-12.84%
AN184.150-8.5%
GPI313.620-20.71%
ABG179.170-13.92%
SAH73.960-3.88%
TSLA422.240-21.06%
GM74.860-2.89%
F13.410-1.07%
RIVN13.790-0.73%
CYD50.000-1.02%
HMC26.1800.51%
TM190.6800.18%
CVNA67.170-2.36%
PAG162.180-6.88%
LAD261.920-12.84%
AN184.150-8.5%
GPI313.620-20.71%
ABG179.170-13.92%
SAH73.960-3.88%
TSLA422.240-21.06%
GM74.860-2.89%
F13.410-1.07%
RIVN13.790-0.73%
CYD50.000-1.02%
HMC26.1800.51%
TM190.6800.18%
CVNA67.170-2.36%
PAG162.180-6.88%
LAD261.920-12.84%
AN184.150-8.5%
GPI313.620-20.71%
ABG179.170-13.92%
SAH73.960-3.88%

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Dealerships changing hands at record pace, what you need to know before making a move
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Dealerships changing hands at record pace: What dealers need to know before making a move

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A record number of car dealerships are changing hands in 2026, driven by aging owners cashing out at peak values while a new generation of buyers zeroes in on the...
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FTC crackdown pushes auto dealers to treat compliance as a core business function

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The Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) intensifying scrutiny of automotive advertising practices is forcing dealerships across the country to rethink how they approach pricing transparency, with industry experts alluding that the...
Carvana's latest acquisition outside Cleveland marks its seventh Stellantis franchise in just over a year.
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Carvana expands dealership portfolio with CDJR dealership in Ohio

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On the Dash: Carvana acquired its seventh CDJR franchised dealership in Avon Lake, Ohio, near Cleveland. The Ohio store follows a Boston-area acquisition made just one month earlier. Carvana entered...
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Public dealer trends reveal luxury sales insights and operational strategies – Dave Cantin Group

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Welcome to another edition of Inside Automotive. Joining us on today's episode from the Dave Cantin Group are Daniel Pilger, Vice President of Business Analysis, and Brian Traugott, Partner and...
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Carvana acquires Sacramento CDJR, expands franchised dealership portfolio

- February 10, 2026
On the Dash: Carvana continues shifting from pure-play digital retail to traditional franchise ownership Publicly traded buyers are leveraging strong earnings to accelerate consolidation Stellantis franchises remain attractive acquisition targets...
Erin Kerrigan details the 2026 automotive buy-sell market, franchise trends, and how AI is shaping dealership acquisitions.
Mergers & Acquisitions

Erin Kerrigan unpacks the buy-sell market trends for 2026

- January 29, 2026
Dealership acquisitions in 2026 are poised for record activity as confidence in valuations and earnings strengthens across the industry. On today's episode of Inside Automotive, Erin Kerrigan, Founder and Managing...
DSMA, DSMAs, Farid Ahmad
Mergers & Acquisitions

DSMA’s Farid Ahmad advises dealers on growth, succession, international opportunities

- January 28, 2026
As the buy/sell market continues to evolve and dealers consider growth, succession, and opportunities, having the right advisor is critical. Joining us in the latest episode of Driving Solutions is...
DSMA CEO Farid Ahmad
Mergers & Acquisitions

Insight from 501+ conversations with dealers: A candid interview with Farid Ahmad, CEO of DSMA

- January 19, 2026
With decades of experience in the automotive industry, Farid Ahmad, founder and CEO of Dealer Solutions Mergers & Acquisitions (DSMA)—North America’s leading automotive M&A firm with over 501 completed transactions—has...
Jeff Wyler Automotive Family acquires Midwestern Auto Group with Dave Cantin Group advising, adding 14 luxury brands under the new banner.
Mergers & Acquisitions

Jeff Wyler Automotive Family, Dave Cantin Group close standout luxury transaction

- January 16, 2026
A significant transaction is reshaping Ohio’s luxury automotive market as the Jeff Wyler Automotive Family acquires Midwestern Auto Group, bringing 14 premium and ultra-luxury brands under a newly launched banner,...
Ryan Kerrigan explains why dealership buy-sell activity remains strong, highlighting consolidation trends and dealer confidence heading into 2026.
Mergers & Acquisitions

Buy-sell transactions surge as industry consolidation deepens — Ryan Kerrigan | Kerrigan Advisors

- January 15, 2026
Despite industry headwinds and lingering uncertainty, dealership buy-sell activity remains strong. On today's episode of Driving Solutions, Ryan Kerrigan, managing director at Kerrigan Advisors, unpacks what's driving the market and...

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