Car shoppers do much of their browsing long after most showrooms are closed. Most dealer websites let them view inventory and estimate a payment, but then ask them to wait...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Despite macroeconomic challenges like tariffs and high interest rates, the dealership buy-sell market remains strong and opportunistic, according to Dave Cantin, President and CEO of the Dave Cantin Group (DCG)....
Sonic Automotive President Jeff Dyke remains optimistic about the state of the automotive retail industry, highlighting strong performance across the company’s platforms, including EchoPark, power sports, and its franchise dealerships....
The auto dealership buy-sell market is showing no signs of slowing down in 2025, despite the introduction of new challenges by geopolitical tensions, tariffs, and tighter lending conditions. On the...
As the Trump administration’s tariff policy continues to evolve, automotive retail leaders are watching closely. In today's episode of Inside M&A, co-hosts Brian Gordon, president of the Dave Cantin Group, and Jim Fitzpatrick are...
The automotive buy-sell market has remained surprisingly resilient despite the economic uncertainties surrounding tariffs, vehicle production, and fluctuating vehicle prices. On the latest episode of CBT Now, we're joined by...