TSLA330.8802.3%
GM87.9600.38%
F14.0150.035%
RIVN16.3900.39%
CYD46.150-1.17%
HMC31.720-0.1%
TM188.780-1.31%
CVNA74.2003.35%
PAG216.270-0.14%
LAD379.8404.21%
AN208.090-1.14%
GPI265.120-1.35%
ABG210.760-3.56%
SAH80.020-2.42%
TSLA330.8802.3%
GM87.9600.38%
F14.0150.035%
RIVN16.3900.39%
CYD46.150-1.17%
HMC31.720-0.1%
TM188.780-1.31%
CVNA74.2003.35%
PAG216.270-0.14%
LAD379.8404.21%
AN208.090-1.14%
GPI265.120-1.35%
ABG210.760-3.56%
SAH80.020-2.42%
TSLA330.8802.3%
GM87.9600.38%
F14.0150.035%
RIVN16.3900.39%
CYD46.150-1.17%
HMC31.720-0.1%
TM188.780-1.31%
CVNA74.2003.35%
PAG216.270-0.14%
LAD379.8404.21%
AN208.090-1.14%
GPI265.120-1.35%
ABG210.760-3.56%
SAH80.020-2.42%


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Kerrigan Advisors brokers record-breaking $1.3 billion Hennessy-Group 1 deal

Kerrigan Advisors brokers record-breaking $1.3 billion Hennessy, Group 1 deal

- July 30, 2026
Group 1 Automotive's agreement to acquire Hennessy Automobile Companies marks the largest 10-store deal by dollar value in automotive retail history. The $1.3 billion transaction adds 10 luxury and import...
Mergers & Acquisitions Inside Automotive
Dealer M&A market becomes more selective as brand strength drives demand

Dealer M&A market becomes more selective as brand strength drives demand

- July 22, 2026
On the Dash: Two separate industry surveys, from Presidio Group and Kerrigan Advisors, both point to a widening gap between top-tier and lower-tier dealership brands. Succession planning and softening profit...
Data & Analytics Articles
OEM Survey

2026 OEM Survey reveals the future of dealership consolidation and profitability

- July 14, 2026
Dealership buy-sell activity, valuations, and the road ahead for auto retail have dominated headlines lately, and new survey data from Kerrigan Advisors adds fresh detail to the conversation. On today's...
Market Reports Inside Automotive
Dealership buy-sell activity jumps 21% as consolidation hits another record

Dealership buy-sell activity jumps 21% as consolidation hits another record

- June 22, 2026
On the Dash: Buy-sell activity rose 21% year-over-year in Q1, reaching a record 478 transactions on a trailing 12-month basis. Franchise valuations remain near historic highs, with the Kerrigan Blue...
Market Reports Articles
Ryan Kerrigan reports buy-sell market surges as franchise sales jump 21% in Q1 2026 

Ryan Kerrigan reports buy-sell market surges as franchise sales jump 21% in Q1 2026 

- June 18, 2026
Despite ongoing concerns surrounding affordability, interest rates, and uncertainty in the Middle East, the dealership buy-sell activity is moving in the opposite direction. Joining us on today’s episode of Inside...
Industry News Inside Automotive
Dealerships changing hands at record pace, what you need to know before making a move

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

- May 11, 2026
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...
Mergers & Acquisitions CBT Now
Beardmore dealership acquisition

Morrie’s Automotive Group enters Nebraska with Beardmore dealership acquisition

- April 20, 2026
Minnesota-based Morrie’s Automotive Group has acquired Beardmore Subaru, Beardmore Chevrolet, and Beardmore Hyundai in Bellevue, Nebraska from Beardmore Auto Group. The transaction marks Morrie’s entry into the Nebraska market and...
Daily Automotive News Mergers & Acquisitions Tracker
Auto retail holds firm as Kerrigan flags geopolitical pressure, policy resets and M&A surge

Auto retail holds firm as Kerrigan flags geopolitical pressure, policy resets and M&A surge

- April 16, 2026
Automotive retail continues to show underlying strength despite geopolitical uncertainty, rising energy prices, and evolving federal policy, according to Kerrigan Advisors Managing Director Ryan Kerrigan. During today’s episode of Inside Automotive,...
Auto Industry Trends Inside Automotive
Buy

Dealership buy/sell market set new record in 2025 as consolidation accelerated and Blue Sky values rose

- March 25, 2026
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The auto dealership buy/sell market set a new annual record in 2025, with 458 transactions, representing 688 franchises sold, a 5% increase compared to 2024, according to...
Press Releases Articles
Kerrigan Advisors, NADA Show 2026

NADA Show 2026: Erin Kerrigan | Kerrigan Advisors

- February 5, 2026
At the 2026 NADA Show in Las Vegas, CBT News Co-Founder Jim Fitzpatrick catches up with Erin Kerrigan, Founder and Managing Partner of Kerrigan Advisors, to examine how geography, franchise...
Event Coverage NADA Show


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