TSLA413.2006.77001%
GM83.8702.37%
F15.2200.38%
RIVN17.0000.24%
CYD51.7001.67%
HMC27.1550.715%
TM180.5805.59%
CVNA68.5504.45%
PAG184.0353.075%
LAD318.5005.12%
AN196.6705.14%
GPI329.3304%
ABG202.3002.77%
SAH85.0100.4%
TSLA413.2006.77001%
GM83.8702.37%
F15.2200.38%
RIVN17.0000.24%
CYD51.7001.67%
HMC27.1550.715%
TM180.5805.59%
CVNA68.5504.45%
PAG184.0353.075%
LAD318.5005.12%
AN196.6705.14%
GPI329.3304%
ABG202.3002.77%
SAH85.0100.4%
TSLA413.2006.77001%
GM83.8702.37%
F15.2200.38%
RIVN17.0000.24%
CYD51.7001.67%
HMC27.1550.715%
TM180.5805.59%
CVNA68.5504.45%
PAG184.0353.075%
LAD318.5005.12%
AN196.6705.14%
GPI329.3304%
ABG202.3002.77%
SAH85.0100.4%


mergers and acquisitions

AutoNation has expanded once again, this time buying five dealerships from the Bob Baker Auto Group in Carlsbad, California.

AutoNation purchases 5 stores in California, Goode Motor Auto Group enters Alaskan market

- June 26, 2023
The following notable M&A deals were finalized in the past few months, involving numerous brands and a few high-profile dealer groups.  AutoNation AutoNation has expanded once again, this time buying five dealerships...

Morgan Automotive Group makes M&A history with purchase of Al Hendrickson Toyota

- June 21, 2023
Listen to this article: This week, Haig Partners served as the exclusive sell-side advisor for the most expensive dealership purchase in history with the sale of Al Hendrickson Toyota to Morgan Automotive Group. Al...
Today on Inside Automotive, we’re pleased to welcome Sutherlin Automotive CEO, Brett Sutherlin, to tell us about the group's latest deals.

View from the top: How dealer Brett Sutherlin is leading his group to long-term success

- May 31, 2023
As our M&A experts have reported, public transactions have slowed, but the private market is still very active, especially for Sutherlin Automotive. Recently, the group sold three of its  dealerships...
McGovern Automotive

McGovern Automotive adds CDJR dealership, Asbury sells Acura store in Texas

- May 22, 2023
The buy/sell market for dealerships is a dynamic environment influenced by various factors, including economic conditions, consumer preferences, manufacturer requirements, and regulatory changes. Despite the ongoing economic challenges from the...

Kinsel Motors sells 4 stores, The Khoury Group acquires Don Elliott Autoworld

- May 10, 2023
Dealership mergers and acquisitions have remained remarkably active so far this year, even in the face of substantial economic challenges that gained steam in the latter half of 2022. Dealers...
As with everything since the pandemic, the valuation model for blue sky will continue to evolve as profits normalize at lower levels in the coming quarters.

The past is no longer prologue for valuing Blue Sky

Auto retailers have commonly averaged the last three years of earnings to estimate expected future profitability. This methodology proved to be an effective predictor of future earnings for the years...

The 2023 outlook for autotech M&A activity

- April 20, 2023
The outlook for automotive technology (autotech) mergers and acquisitions (M&A) should prove to be strong over the remainder of 2023 for a number of reasons. Let’s explore these below.  Valuations Come Back...
The Presidio Group provided exclusive M&A advisory services to Flow Automotive Companies through its wholly owned investment bank.

The Presidio Group advises Flow Automotive Companies on purchase of eight franchises in Charlottesville, VA., market

- April 18, 2023
AUSTIN, TX — April 18, 2023 — The Presidio Group LLC (“Presidio”), an independent merchant banking firm focused on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and investments in the automotive retail...
Murgado Automotive Group buy/sell transactions

Murgado Automotive Group acquires 6 dealerships, LaFontaine adds Chevy store

- March 30, 2023
According to the Q4 2022 Haig Report, which tracks trends in auto retail and their impact on dealership values, dealership profits reach new peaks in 2022, driving the robust demand...
M&A deals mergers and acquisitions

5 notable automotive M&A deals in the first months of 2023

- March 16, 2023
With dealership and OEM profits relatively high, increased consumer demand, and an uptick in retirees who are closing or selling their dealerships, M&A activity has been high for several quarters...