Fiat Chrysler Automobiles wants to help aspiring dealer principals realize their dream of owning a dealership, and for the right candidates the automaker is willing to put its reputation on... Read more
By Kenneth R. Rosenfield, Rosenfield and Co. PLLC One of the most important and yet difficult aspects of putting the best foot forward to sell a dealership, is the “Pitchbook”. Now why is a... Read more
Dealership groups expand through acquisition or, less frequently, by obtaining an open point from a manufacturer. After initially growing through acquisition, Friendly Automotive Group in Ne... Read more
By Dale Huggins, Total Dealer Solutions Service parts, fixed assets — such as dealership-owned office equipment, phones, and furnishings – and special tools account for hundreds of th... Read more
By Alysha Webb, Editor and Publisher SAN FRANCISCO – These are good times for many auto dealers. Though profit margins are getting squeezed, sales are still forecast to remain above 16 milli... Read more
By J. Michael Issa, GlassRatner Advisory & Capital Group LLC Although many dealers are enjoying record profits and are optimistic about the future, there may be storm clouds on the horiz... Read more
By Chris Saraceno, Kelly Automotive Group After 35 years in the automotive industry and 22 years as a vice president and partner in the Kelly Automotive Group, I’ve been involved with severa... Read more
By Gregory P. Dougherty, CPA, and Ronald Sompels, CPA, Crowe LLP In the midst of a strong market for dealership sales, more owners are weighing the sale of their businesses. Once they make t... Read more
