The Pohlad family has decided to part ways with Carousel Motor Group, a company it founded 15 years ago. Lithia Motors will scoop up the dealerships and expand its footprint...
Group 1 Automotive, one of the nation's largest and top-selling automotive retailers, announced the acquisition of Newport Lexus and Tustin Lexus from Wilson Automotive. The two high-performing Lexus dealerships are in...
Group 1 Automotive, one of the nation's largest auto retailing groups, announced today that it is expanding its U.S. portfolio in the greater Baltimore/Washington D.C. area, according to a press...
Serra Automotive, ranked number 12 out of the top dealership groups in the U.S. and number 6 out of the top privately held groups, is set to close on its...
The dealership M&A (mergers and acquisitions) market can be confusing to navigate. Knowing the technical aspects of valuations and buy-sell transactions is crucial to obtaining a good deal for your...
Krause Auto Group has acquired three dealerships from Sutherlin Automotive in a landmark deal. The purchase includes Sutherlin Nissan of Fort Myers, Sutherlin Genesis of Fort Myers, and Sutherlin Nissan...
While 2024 is shaping up to be to be another fascinating year for the long-term future of the car industry, the near term looks positive for OEMs, consumers and dealers,...
As the retail automotive sector has adjusted to new technologies, government policies, and consumer preferences, so too has the dealership buy-sell market. Although the pace of mergers and acquisitions activity...
The dealership buy-sell market has undergone significant changes in a short period of time, as the retail automotive sector has grappled with unprecedented innovations and transformations. As the industry enters...
Despite a slight decline from 2022's record highs, blue sky values—a key metric in dealership valuation—remain elevated, standing at 2.3 times above pre-pandemic levels. Industry experts suggest that these values...