TSLA389.550-4.91%
GM76.820-0.82%
F14.120-0.06%
RIVN16.765-1.035%
CYD44.815-1.055%
HMC28.7750.885%
TM179.6392.7186%
CVNA69.550-1.04%
PAG205.8605.46%
LAD337.3906.02%
AN208.3404.8%
GPI328.4609.06%
ABG226.4658.035%
SAH101.8552.125%
TSLA389.550-4.91%
GM76.820-0.82%
F14.120-0.06%
RIVN16.765-1.035%
CYD44.815-1.055%
HMC28.7750.885%
TM179.6392.7186%
CVNA69.550-1.04%
PAG205.8605.46%
LAD337.3906.02%
AN208.3404.8%
GPI328.4609.06%
ABG226.4658.035%
SAH101.8552.125%
TSLA389.550-4.91%
GM76.820-0.82%
F14.120-0.06%
RIVN16.765-1.035%
CYD44.815-1.055%
HMC28.7750.885%
TM179.6392.7186%
CVNA69.550-1.04%
PAG205.8605.46%
LAD337.3906.02%
AN208.3404.8%
GPI328.4609.06%
ABG226.4658.035%
SAH101.8552.125%


mergers and acquisitions

Jack Hollis, Accural Equity Partners

Former Toyota exec Jack Hollis joins Accrual Equity Partners as managing partner

- July 31, 2025
Jack Hollis, the former executive vice president and COO of Toyota Motor North America, has joined Accrual Equity Partners (AEP) as a managing partner. The announcement marks Hollis’ first post-retirement...
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Ryan Kerrigan joins us to share exclusive insights on deal flow, consumer behavior, and how regulatory shifts could impact the market.  

U.S. buy-sell market remains strong as dealers adapt to economic headwinds – Ryan Kerrigan | Kerrigan Advisors

- July 30, 2025
Despite market uncertainty, rising tariffs, and wavering EV demand, the retail automotive buy-sell market remains resilient in 2025. On today's episode of CBT Now, Ryan Kerrigan, Managing Director at Kerrigan...
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Asbury Automotive Group has finalized its acquisition of The Herb Chambers Companies, expanding Asbury’s presence into the Northeast.

Asbury Automotive completes $1.45B acquisition of Herb Chambers Companies

- July 22, 2025
Asbury Automotive Group, one of the top U.S. automotive retail companies, has finalized its acquisition of The Herb Chambers Companies, the 16th-largest privately-owned dealership group in the country. The $1.45...
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Bel Air Partners

Keep your eyes on the prize. Thoughts on selling your dealership.

- July 10, 2025
Bel Air Partners was founded 26 years ago. Previously, I was a Wall Street banker and responsible for the first dealership IPO. When my client asked how much blue sky...
Articles Publishing Partners
Peneke Automotive Group has completed its acquisition of a Ferrari dealership in Modena, Italy, to expands its European footprint.

Penske Automotive acquires Ferrari dealership in Modena, Italy

- July 7, 2025
Penske Automotive Group has completed its acquisition of a Ferrari dealership in Modena, Italy, which expands its European footprint and luxury portfolio. Located in Emilia-Romagna, a key region in Italy’s...
Headlines Mergers & Acquisitions Tracker
buy-sell

Buy-sell market heats up after slower start to 2025 — Alex Watterson | The Presidio Group

- July 3, 2025
It's been an active month at The Presidio Group, which announced the closings of several high-profile dealership transactions. In today's episode of Inside Automotive, Alex Watterson, Presidio's managing director and...
Featured Daily Automotive News
Dyke sharees how growing used-car sourcing strategies, and upcoming acquisitions are helping Sonic thrive.

Sonic Automotive’s Jeff Dyke eyes expansion as industry weathers tariff turbulence

- June 10, 2025
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....
Featured Daily Automotive News
tariff

Capstone’s Andrew Gier discusses Trump’s tariffs with Brian Gordon, President of Dave Cantin Group

- May 22, 2025
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...
Featured Inside M&A
Keith Style, COO at The Presidio Group, discusses Q1 2025 dealership profitability gains and market shifts in the latest Presidio-NCM report.

Presidio-NCM reveals surge in dealership profitability in Q1 – Keith Style | The Presidio Group

- May 5, 2025
After three years of decline, dealership profitability is finally on the rise again. In today's episode of Inside Automotive, Keith Style, chief operating officer of The Presidio Group, discusses the...
Featured Daily Automotive News
Ryan Kerrigan shares insights on the booming buy-sell market, high dealership valuations, and key trends shaping auto retail in 2025.

Blue Sky Report: What’s driving the buy-sell boom? – Ryan Kerrigan | Kerrigan Advisors

- March 17, 2025
As market conditions shift, dealership acquisitions remain strong, with 2024 marking another record-breaking year for buy-sells. In today's episode of Inside Automotive, Ryan Kerrigan, managing director at Kerrigan Advisors, discusses...
Featured Daily Automotive News


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