TSLA391.060-3.4%
GM77.7200.08%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.7602.84%
CVNA70.6400.05%
PAG204.7504.35%
LAD339.1607.79%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.8103.08%
TSLA391.060-3.4%
GM77.7200.08%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.7602.84%
CVNA70.6400.05%
PAG204.7504.35%
LAD339.1607.79%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.8103.08%
TSLA391.060-3.4%
GM77.7200.08%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.7602.84%
CVNA70.6400.05%
PAG204.7504.35%
LAD339.1607.79%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.8103.08%


M&A

Sheldon Sandler joins CBT Now to discuss the crucial but often overlooked role real estate plays when attracting dealership buyers.

The role of real estate in the dealership buy-sell transaction — Sheldon Sandler | Bel Air Partners

- November 14, 2023
When it comes to selling their business, many dealers overlook a critical component of the transaction: real estate. With mergers-and-acquisitions activity still lagging behind its pre-pandemic pace, retailers will need...
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Peter Thiel and Jayson Crouch join Driving Solutions to discuss falling dealership values and what they mean for retailers.

What falling dealership values mean for the future of M&A

- November 13, 2023
Dealership values remain higher than before the pandemic but have started to decline in the latter half of 2023. This has led some to feel concerned about their retirement plans...
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Farid Ahmad joins Driving Solutions to discuss how today's buy-sell market has changed and its impact on multi-generational dealerships.

Why second-generation dealers are less common in today’s buy-sell market — Farid Ahmad | DSMA

- November 8, 2023
The dealership buy-sell market has changed substantially in 2023 under the weight of economic headwinds, new technologies, and uncertainty toward the future. Knowing the landscape of today's M&A sector is...
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Hudson Automotive Group has signed an agreement to purchase five storefronts from Vic Bailey Automotive of Spartanburg.

Hudson Automotive Group to acquire Vic Bailey Automotive of Spartanburg

- October 24, 2023
Hudson Automotive Group is set to acquire South Carolina dealership group Vic Bailey Automotive. According to a Monday press release, the two businesses have already signed an agreement, with a purchase...
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Pennsylvania-based Stewart companies will sell Apple Automotive to Ciocca Dealership in Southern Pennsylvania, according to Automotive News. 

Ciocca Dealerships is set to acquire Apple Automotive early next year

- October 20, 2023
In the first quarter of 2024, Pennsylvania-based Stewart Companies will sell Apple Automotive, which is comprised of 10 dealerships, to Ciocca Dealerships in Southern Pennsylvania, according to a new release.  CEO...
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Stahl, 33, becomes one of the youngest female Chevrolet dealers and one of fewer than 10% of GM dealerships that are majority woman-owned.

Dealer Jessica Stahl acquires first Chevrolet dealership

- October 13, 2023
Dealer principal Jessica Stahl has acquired Moyle Chevrolet in Honeoye Falls, N.Y., and renamed the dealership Jessica Chevrolet. Stahl, 33, becomes one of the youngest female Chevrolet dealers in the Northeast...
Daily Automotive News Articles
Ed Morse Automotive Group is headquartered in Delray Beach, Florida with dealerships in Florida, Texas, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Colorado, and Oklahoma.

Ed Morse Automotive Group acquires three dealerships in Texas

- October 12, 2023
The Ed Morse Automotive Group announced today that it has acquired three dealerships in Fairfield, Texas. The dealerships were purchased from Foundation Automotive Corp. The new dealerships will be: Freedom Ford...
Daily Automotive News Articles
Murgado Automotive Group has acquired Mercedes-Benz of Richmond and Mercedes-Benz of Midlothian, in the greater Richmond, Virginia area.

Murgado Automotive Group acquires two Mercedes-Benz stores in Virginia

- October 4, 2023
Murgado Automotive Group has acquired Mercedes-Benz of Richmond and Mercedes-Benz of Midlothian, located in the greater Richmond, Virginia area, from Rod McGeorge. This announcement comes on the heels of the...
Daily Automotive News Articles
Dive into automotive dealership buy/sell trends influenced by economy & laws. Discover the power of data in acquisition strategies.

The unquestioned data advantage in the dealership buy/sell equation

- October 1, 2023
Changes in the dealership buy/sell landscape are ever evolving. The economy, dealership performance, geographical differences, and new bills, laws and regulations all factor into the equation. That’s true whether you’re...
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Troy Duhon joins Inside Automotive to discuss current activity in the mergers and acquisitions market and his purchase of 7 storefronts.

The power of partnerships in dealership mergers and acquisitions — Troy Duhon | Owner of Premier Automotive

- September 29, 2023
The retail automotive mergers and acquisitions market has started to accelerate as dealership groups and individual storefronts look to take advantage of a stronger economy. Since the start of the...
Featured Daily Automotive News


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