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Auto tariffs start to slow some buy-sell deals, while others stay on track

1 week ago | autonews.com | Gail Kachadourian Howe |Julie Walker

Ken Ganley, CEO of Ken Ganley Automotive Group, acquired this dealership in the first quarter of 2025 in Ohio. He said tariff concerns so far haven't slowed his pending acquisition of four dealerships.
Consolidation count: How many auto dealership owners will remain in 2050?

3 weeks ago | autonews.com | Gail Kachadourian Howe |Julie Walker

A 1962 Ford Thunderbird convertible drives by Romy Hammes Corp., a Ford dealership in South Bend, Ind. The midcentury era had a much higher dealership count.
Top 150 dealership groups continue to grow strategically and consolidate the industry

3 weeks ago | autonews.com | Gail Kachadourian Howe |Julie Walker
Acquisition-hungry groups help dealerships boost sales and rankings on top 150 list

1 month ago | autonews.com | Gail Kachadourian Howe |Julie Walker

Lithia Motors Inc. is the owner of the Suburban Collection dealerships, including these in Troy, Mich., which the public auto retailer acquired in 2021. Lithia ranks No. 1 on Automotive News’ 2024 top 150 dealership groups list.
Jim Ziegler obituary: Auto retail trainer, consultant dies at 78

1 month ago | autonews.com | Gail Kachadourian Howe |Julie Walker

Jennifer Briggs and Bobbie Herron found a legendary mentor in Jim Ziegler as they made their way in the auto retail industry. From left are Briggs, Jim Ziegler, Herron and Debbie Ziegler.
Tom Hessert buys Chevy dealership that faced termination

Jan 15, 2025 | autonews.com | Julie Walker
Penske Automotive, Hendrick Automotive top Reputation survey

Jan 13, 2025 | autonews.com | Julie Walker

Reputation's annual survey also ranks individual dealerships. Porsche Southpoint in Durham, N.C., ranked second. Its owner, Hendrick Automotive Group, ranked first in the survey's private dealership group category.
LaFontaine Hyundai in Michigan reopens for sales business after suspension

Dec 6, 2024 | autonews.com | Julie Walker

A spokesperson for LaFontaine Automotive Group said the license suspension of LaFontaine Hyundai in Livonia, Mich., was based on the state's findings of "one isolated incident.”
Michigan suspends license for LaFontaine Hyundai in Livonia

Dec 5, 2024 | autonews.com | Julie Walker

A spokesperson for LaFontaine Automotive Group confirmed the license suspension for LaFontaine Hyundai Livonia and said the dealership is working with officials to “remedy this situation swiftly.”
Trump presidency may create ‘Roaring ’20s’ era in buy-sell market

Nov 27, 2024 | autonews.com | Julie Walker |Gail Kachadourian Howe

Brothers Austin Salinas, left, and Blake Salinas co-own two Ford dealerships in Texas and Kansas. Here they are with a 1979 Ford F100 inside their Friendly Ford of Crosby store, near Houston. They aim to grow their business no matter who is in the White House, but Austin Salinas said the Trump presidency should affect retailers positively.