Crystal Hartwell
  • Garden Grove, CA
  • United States
  • mWEBB Communications, Inc.
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Credit Unions Expect Tariffs to Dampen Auto Sales but Majority Optimistic About Auto Portfolios

 Compared to nine months ago, credit unions are more optimistic about auto finance – 77% vs 57%; majority expect significant increase in vehicle prices and affordability issues to drive an increase in vehicle leasing San Diego, CA – August 25, 2025 – A new survey from Credit Union Leasing of America (CULA) reveals that credit unions are generally more optimistic about…See More
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Top-Ranked MINI of Downtown Los Angeles Celebrates $1 Million Renovation

MINI of Downtown Los Angeles, part of the Car Pros Automotive Group; 2025 MINI Countryman John Cooper Works.Part of the Car Pros Automotive Group, the newly remodeled, stand-alone MINI facility sets the standard for elevated customer experiences; grand re-opening event welcomed MINI enthusiasts for "Cars & Coffee" and test drives of the 2025 MINI lineupLOS…See More
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Kerrigan Advisors Represents Asbury Automotive Group in Sale of Larry H. Miller Ford, Chevrolet and CDJR Dealerships in Provo, Utah to Salt Lake Valley Auto Group

 Sale of three dealerships in Utah, the second fastest growing state in the US and a top auto retail market, marks Kerrigan Advisors’ 294th dealership sold nationwide Salt Lake City, UT – June 30, 2025 – Kerrigan Advisors, the premier sell-side advisor and thought partner to auto dealers nationwide, represented Atlanta-based Asbury Automotive Group (“Asbury”) (NYSE: ABG)…See More
Jun 30
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Trump Tariffs Introduce Headwinds, but Auto Dealership Buy/Sell Market and Earnings Stay Strong in 2025

 Buy/sell activity declined 15% in Q1 2025, but rising dealer earnings and tight inventory fuel confidence, with buy sell market on pace for nearly 400 transactions in 2025 Kerrigan Advisors pauses blue sky multiple and outlook adjustments as tariff uncertainty clouds near-term outlook  Incline Village, NV – May 19, 2025 – Trump’s tariffs, and the resulting geopolitical…See More
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Car Pros Honda El Monte Earns Sales Circle of Excellence Award for Third Consecutive Year

 Recognized as one of the top 50 Honda dealerships based on 2024 sales, climbing to #22 nationally from #24 in 2023  RENTON, WA – April 23, 2025 – Car Pros Automotive Group, a leading automotive sales and service group, announced today that Car Pros Honda El Monte was honored with the Sales Circle of Excellence Award from American Honda Motor Company for the third year…See More
Apr 23
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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
Apr 10
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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
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Credit Unions Expect Tariffs to Dampen Auto Sales but Majority Optimistic About Auto Portfolios

Posted on August 25, 2025 at 9:19am 0 Comments

 

Compared to nine months ago, credit unions are more optimistic about auto finance – 77% vs 57%; majority expect significant increase in vehicle prices and affordability issues to drive an increase in vehicle leasing

 

San Diego, CA – August 25, 2025 – A new survey from Credit…

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Record Auto Dealership Buy/Sell Activity and Rising Blue Sky Values Defy Tariff Pressures

Posted on August 19, 2025 at 1:38am 0 Comments

Kerrigan Advisors Second Quarter 2025 Blue Sky Report® reveals most active twelve-month period of dealership buy/sell transactions in industry history, with over 450 deals completed; Blue sky values are on the rise as tariffs shift franchise valuations and OEMs absorb costs

 

Incline Village, NV – August 19,…

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Kerrigan Advisors Represents Blue Grass Motorsport in Sale of Porsche, Audi and JLR Dealerships in Louisville, Kentucky

Posted on August 18, 2025 at 4:33am 0 Comments

Kerrigan Advisors Represents Blue Grass Motorsport in Sale of Porsche, Audi and JLR Dealerships in Louisville, Kentucky

Sale of Louisville’s single-point Porsche, Jaguar Land Rover and Audi retailer in Kentucky to Germain Motor Company marks Kerrigan Advisors’ 302nd dealership sale,…

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Top-Ranked MINI of Downtown Los Angeles Celebrates $1 Million Renovation

Posted on July 16, 2025 at 11:08am 0 Comments

MINI of Downtown Los Angeles, part of the Car Pros Automotive Group; 2025 MINI Countryman John Cooper Works.

Part of the Car Pros Automotive Group, the newly remodeled, stand-alone MINI facility sets the standard for elevated customer…

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