TSLA367.160-8.07%
GM83.040-0.96%
F12.055-0.045%
RIVN12.950-0.42%
CYD26.640-1.15%
HMC33.4500.12%
TM188.7100%
CVNA57.990-2.4%
PAG194.700-0.97%
LAD281.500-5.28%
AN153.190-2.13%
GPI228.340-3.25%
ABG161.920-2.62%
SAH60.030-1.03%
TSLA367.160-8.07%
GM83.040-0.96%
F12.055-0.045%
RIVN12.950-0.42%
CYD26.640-1.15%
HMC33.4500.12%
TM188.7100%
CVNA57.990-2.4%
PAG194.700-0.97%
LAD281.500-5.28%
AN153.190-2.13%
GPI228.340-3.25%
ABG161.920-2.62%
SAH60.030-1.03%
TSLA367.160-8.07%
GM83.040-0.96%
F12.055-0.045%
RIVN12.950-0.42%
CYD26.640-1.15%
HMC33.4500.12%
TM188.7100%
CVNA57.990-2.4%
PAG194.700-0.97%
LAD281.500-5.28%
AN153.190-2.13%
GPI228.340-3.25%
ABG161.920-2.62%
SAH60.030-1.03%


mergers and acquisitions

How image compliance can reshape dealership valuations

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...
Inside M&A Featured
Bob Kain passes the torch to new dealership owner after 66 years 

Bob Kain passes the torch to new dealership owner after 66 years 

- October 9, 2026
After 66 years in business, Jack Kain Ford has entered a new chapter under new ownership. Bob Kain, Former President of Jack Kain Ford, joins us on today's CBT Live...
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Omega Advisors’ Gerrick Wilkins on dealership valuations, M&A and AI

Omega Advisors’ Gerrick Wilkins on dealership valuations, M&A and AI

- September 29, 2026
Gerrick Wilkins, Founder and CEO of Omega Advisors, believes dealers should assess transactions based on future earnings and risk rather than just last year's numbers. With over 25 years of...
Auto Industry Trends Inside Automotive
Why FTC compliance is critical for car dealership valuations

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...
Auto Industry Trends Inside M&A
Record high M&A activity - Erin Kerrigan, Kerrigan Advisors

Erin Kerrigan sees record buy-sell activity in 2026

- September 21, 2026
The dealership buy-sell market maintained its record pace through the first half of 2026, with 224 transactions completed and the trailing 12-month total reaching a record 462, according to Erin...
Auto Industry Trends CBT Live
Honda and Acura dealer M&A activity creates opportunities for growth and succession

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

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...
Inside M&A Market Reports
Why Subaru's slowdown is creating a window for dealer M&A

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...
Inside M&A Featured
Group 1 fuels Atlanta expansion with Hennessy acquisition

Group 1 fuels Atlanta expansion with Hennessy acquisition

- July 30, 2026
Group 1 Automotive has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Hennessy Automobile Companies, adding 10 luxury and import dealerships in metro Atlanta. The deal, expected to close by the end...
Daily Automotive News Mergers & Acquisitions Tracker
Dave Cantin Group pairs athletes and dealers for a winning team

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,...
Inside M&A Daily Automotive News

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