Crystal Hartwell
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  • mWEBB Communications, Inc.
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CULA Grows by Double Digits in 2024, Saves Credit Union Members ~$63M Annually with Vehicle Leases

CULA credit union partner members’ monthly vehicle lease payments averaged $159 less vs traditional auto loan payments; CULA grew credit union dealer partners year over year and expanded to 27 states, as vehicle leasing grew to nearly 25% of all auto financing nationally San Diego, CA – April 10, 2025 – Credit Union Leasing of America (CULA) delivered strong growth in 2024, with double-digit increases in credit union and dealer partnerships as an increasing number of credit unions leveraged…See More
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Kerrigan Advisors Represents Lou Sobh Automotive Group in Sale of Kia of Cerritos Dealership to Trophy Automotive Dealer Group

Sale of the second highest volume Kia dealership in the largest car market in the US marks Kerrigan Advisors’ 20th Kia rooftop sold and 287th dealership sold since inception CERRITOS, CA – March 19, 2025 – Kerrigan Advisors, the premier sell-side advisor and thought partner to auto dealers nationwide, represented Lou Sobh Automotive Group in the sale of its Kia of…See More
Mar 19
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Dealership Buy/Sell Market Hits Record High in 2024 as US Auto Dealer Confidence Rose

  Buy/sell transactions surged 10% YoY in 2024, with 697 franchises sold—highest since 2021; buyer confidence in valuations grew as earnings normalized; Blue Sky multiples strongest among most trusted franchises Incline Village, NV – March 17, 2025 – The auto dealership buy/sell market delivered another record year of buy/sell activity with 438 completed dealership transactions, up 10% compared to 2023, according to the just-released 2024 Annual Blue Sky Report® by Kerrigan Advisors. For the…See More
Mar 17
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FORUM Credit Union Selects CULA Vehicle Leasing Program

 Credit Union Leasing of America expands national footprint, extends reach in Indiana, bringing the benefits of leasing to more credit union members San Diego, CA – March 10, 2025 – Credit Union Leasing of America (CULA), the leader in indirect vehicle leasing for credit unions for over 35 years, today announced that it has been selected by FORUM Credit Union to bring…See More
Mar 10
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Kerrigan Advisors Represents Ascent Automotive Group in Sale of Toyota of Greensburg to Jim Shorkey Auto Group

Transaction marks Kerrigan Advisors’ 286th dealership sold, 21st franchise sold in the Northeast region and 37th Toyota franchise sold since inception. Sale of highest volume dealership in Greensburg, PA, underscores growing success of Pittsburgh market, where Toyota is the top volume import franchise. Pittsburgh, PA – February 24, 2025 – Kerrigan Advisors, the premier…See More
Feb 24
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Car Pros Dealerships Recognized for Sales and Customer Service Leadership in 2024

Car Pros Kia Glendale nation's #1 Kia dealership for the fifth consecutive year, MINI of Downtown Los Angeles #6 in the nation, Car Pros Honda El Monte #22; four dealerships certified for excellence by J.D. Power  RENTON, WA – February 10, 2025 – Car Pros Automotive Group, a leading automotive sales and service group, announced today that 2024 was another year of sales…See More
Feb 10
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Jan 23
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Majority of Auto Dealerships Experiencing Data Gaps Between CRM, DMS and FMS

Snapshot survey from eLEND Solutions show dealers looking for workflow improvements between website tools and core platforms which, majority say, could raise efficiency and customer experience by 20+%; Credit Apps top list of tools needing better platform integration Foothill Ranch, Calif. – January 21, 2025 – The majority of auto dealerships are experiencing data gaps between the core systems that run their dealerships – customer relationship management, dealer management and finance…See More
Jan 21
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Kerrigan Advisors Represents Bohn Brothers Automotive Group in Sale of Toyota of Slidell to Carlock Automotive

Sale of top volume Toyota dealership in Slidell is final sale of four Bohn family dealerships; marks Kerrigan Advisors’ 285th dealership sold, 134th franchise sold in the Southern region and 50th Toyota/Lexus franchise sold since inception New Orleans, LA – January 20, 2025 – Kerrigan Advisors, the premier sell-side advisor and thought partner to auto dealers nationwide, represented New Orleans-based Bohn Brothers Automotive Group in the sale of its Toyota of Slidell dealership to…See More
Jan 20
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Auto Dealers Expect High Valuations in 2025 as Profits Normalize

  68% of dealers project valuations will increase, or remain at 2024 levels driving strong interest in acquisitions over the next 12 months; Toyota/Lexus are most trusted among dealers for the second consecutive year, but CDJR faces declining valuations and lowest-ever trust ranking, according to the recently released 2024 Kerrigan Dealer Survey Incline Village, NV –…See More
Jan 7
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Kerrigan Advisors Represents Country Auto Stores in Sale of Country Buick GMC of Leesburg

Sale of leading domestic brand in the highly desirable Washington DC market marks Kerrigan Advisors’ 284th dealership sold and 54th franchise sold in the Mid-Atlantic region since the firm’s inception WASHINGTON DC – December 19, 2024 – Kerrigan Advisors, the premier sell-side advisor and thought partner to auto dealers nationwide, represented Northern Virginia-based…See More
Dec 19, 2024
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Kerrigan Advisors Represents Bohn Brothers Automotive Group in Sale of Hyundai Genesis of Metairie Dealership to Matt Bowers Auto Group

Buy/sell market continues to trend towards high volume dealerships in high growth markets; marks Kerrigan Advisors’ 133rd dealership sold in the southern region since inception and 79th franchise sold in 2024 NEW ORLEANS, LA – December 16, 2024 – Kerrigan Advisors, the premier sell-side advisor and thought partner to auto dealers nationwide, represented New Orleans-based…See More
Dec 16, 2024
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Kerrigan Advisors Represents Bohn Brothers Automotive Group in Sale of Audi New Orleans to Sonic Automotive

 Sale of New Orleans’ #1 dealership marks Kerrigan Advisors’ 282nd dealership sold, 132nd franchise sold in the Southern region and 69th luxury franchise sold since 2014; sale underscores trend of largest auto groups acquiring higher volume dealerships, as reported in Kerrigan Advisor’s Third Quarter 2024 Blue Sky Report® New Orleans, LA – December 13, 2024 – Kerrigan…See More
Dec 13, 2024
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2024 Auto Dealership Buy/Sell Market on Pace for Another Record Year

 330 buy/sell transactions, representing a record 544 franchises, were completed in first nine months of 2024, according to the Third Quarter 2024 Blue Sky Report® by Kerrigan Advisors, as more sellers came to market to capture historically high blue sky values; nearly doubling pre-covid buy/sell levels, market velocity was also driven by the largest dealership groups…See More
Dec 10, 2024
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Dec 4, 2024
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Kerrigan Advisors Represents Buckalew Chevrolet in Sale of Houston, Texas Dealership to Keating Auto Group

Sale of Houston's high volume Chevrolet dealership highlights strong buyer demand for dealerships in Texas, the nation's second fastest growing market; marks Kerrigan Advisors’ 280th dealership sale, and 19th Texas franchise sold since 2023 Houston, TX – November 25, 2024 – Kerrigan Advisors, the premier sell-side advisor and thought partner to auto dealers nationwide, represented Conroe, Texas-based Buckalew Chevrolet in its sale to Victoria, Texas-based Keating Auto Group, ranked 17th in…See More
Nov 25, 2024
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CULA Grows by Double Digits in 2024, Saves Credit Union Members ~$63M Annually with Vehicle Leases

Posted on April 10, 2025 at 11:07am 0 Comments

CULA credit union partner members’ monthly vehicle lease payments averaged $159 less vs traditional auto loan payments; CULA grew credit union dealer partners year over year and expanded to 27 states, as vehicle leasing grew to nearly 25% of all auto financing nationally

 

San Diego, CA – April 10, 2025 – Credit Union Leasing of America (CULA) delivered strong growth in 2024, with double-digit increases in credit union and dealer partnerships as an…

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Kerrigan Advisors Represents Lou Sobh Automotive Group in Sale of Kia of Cerritos Dealership to Trophy Automotive Dealer Group

Posted on March 19, 2025 at 6:39pm 0 Comments

Sale of the second highest volume Kia dealership in the largest car market in the US marks Kerrigan Advisors’ 20th Kia rooftop sold and 287th dealership sold since inception

 

CERRITOS, CA – March 19, 2025 – Kerrigan Advisors, the premier sell-side advisor and thought…

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Dealership Buy/Sell Market Hits Record High in 2024 as US Auto Dealer Confidence Rose

Posted on March 17, 2025 at 9:04am 0 Comments

  

Buy/sell transactions surged 10% YoY in 2024, with 697 franchises sold—highest since 2021; buyer confidence in valuations grew as earnings normalized; Blue Sky multiples strongest among most trusted franchises

 

Incline Village, NV – March 17, 2025 – The auto dealership buy/sell market delivered another record year of buy/sell activity with 438 completed dealership transactions, up 10% compared to 2023,…

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FORUM Credit Union Selects CULA Vehicle Leasing Program

Posted on March 10, 2025 at 10:55am 0 Comments

 

Credit Union Leasing of America expands national footprint, extends reach in Indiana, bringing the benefits of leasing to more credit union members

 

San Diego, CA – March 10, 2025 – Credit Union Leasing of America (CULA), the leader in indirect vehicle leasing for credit unions for over 35…

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