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GM92.4304.09%
F12.6700.36%
RIVN14.0600.77%
CYD21.510-0.68%
HMC35.2201.23%
TM199.4606.46%
CVNA77.5506.27%
PAG212.3000.09%
LAD315.64016.87%
AN183.4704.96%
GPI272.8107.8%
ABG208.88011.11%
SAH64.0503.37%
TSLA385.190-13.31%
GM92.4304.09%
F12.6700.36%
RIVN14.0600.77%
CYD21.510-0.68%
HMC35.2201.23%
TM199.4606.46%
CVNA77.5506.27%
PAG212.3000.09%
LAD315.64016.87%
AN183.4704.96%
GPI272.8107.8%
ABG208.88011.11%
SAH64.0503.37%
TSLA385.190-13.31%
GM92.4304.09%
F12.6700.36%
RIVN14.0600.77%
CYD21.510-0.68%
HMC35.2201.23%
TM199.4606.46%
CVNA77.5506.27%
PAG212.3000.09%
LAD315.64016.87%
AN183.4704.96%
GPI272.8107.8%
ABG208.88011.11%
SAH64.0503.37%

Inside M&A with Dave Cantin is your go-to source for in-depth analysis of mergers and acquisitions within the automotive industry. Hosted by industry expert Dave Cantin, this show comprehensively looks at the latest deals, trends, and strategies shaping the market. Whether you’re an industry insider or simply interested in the business side of automotive, Cantin offers valuable perspectives and expert commentary on the dynamic world of automotive M&A.

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Dave Cantin Group’s new SVP Sid Barron says dealers need support after the deal closes

Dave Cantin Group has hired longtime dealership executive Sid Barron as Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships. Barron joins the M&A advisory firm after four decades in retail automotive, including a stretch leading corporate development at Asbury. Dealers weighing growth, succession or a sale can expect advisers who have bought, sold and operated stores themselves. Barron and Dave Cantin, Founder and CEO of Dave Cantin Group, discussed the move on today's...

How image compliance can reshape dealership valuations

- October 12, 2026
Facility image compliance has become one of the most critical variables in automotive buy-sell negotiations, directly influencing purchase price allocations, return-on-investment timelines and dealer succession plans. On today’s episode of...

Dealership valuations, buyer demand shapes 2027 outlook

- October 5, 2026
Dealers considering buying or selling a store want to know whether the market will hold up. While strong demand is helping, owners who prepare early are in the best position...

Why FTC compliance is critical for car dealership valuations

- September 22, 2026
The dealership mergers and acquisitions market remains active, but getting a transaction across the finish line has become more complicated as buyers, sellers, and automakers scrutinize deals more closely. Joining...

Honda and Acura dealer M&A activity creates opportunities for growth and succession

- September 9, 2026
What’s happening behind the scenes in the Honda and Acura dealer market? On today’s Inside M&A, Dave Cantin, Founder, CEO, and Chairman, and Ray Mikiciuk, Managing Director of the Dave...

How AI, China, and retail complexity are rewriting M&A math

- September 1, 2026
On this episode of Inside M&A, Dave Cantin, Founder, CEO, and Chairman of Dave Cantin Group (DCG), walked through the mid-year update to the company's 2026 Market Outlook Report, which...

Why Subaru’s slowdown is creating a window for dealer M&A

- August 5, 2026
Subaru dealers are facing a new set of questions after the automaker reported another decline in gross profit and margin in its August 5 earnings report. Rising material costs, tariff exposure and heavy reliance...

Dave Cantin explains what’s driving demand for luxury dealerships

- August 3, 2026
Luxury dealership demand continues to outpace supply, driving competition among buyers across the country. On the latest episode of Inside M&A, Dave Cantin, Founder and CEO of Dave Cantin Group...

Dave Cantin Group pairs athletes and dealers for a winning team

- July 7, 2026
Professional athletes are increasingly looking past endorsement deals and building real ownership positions in businesses, including car dealerships. Therefore, the Dave Cantin Group (DCG) has responded by launching DCG Athlete Investment Services,...

FTC crackdown pushes auto dealers to treat compliance as a core business function

- April 27, 2026
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...

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