Auto Dealerships

May 3, 2021

Year-End 2020 Auto Dealer Industry Newsletter Release

We are pleased to release our latest issue of Value Focus: Auto Dealer Industry Newsletter.  The newsletter features a commentary on industry data from year-end 2020.

Additionally, this issue includes two timely articles.  The first article discusses the seven factors of a highly effective Buy-Sell Agreement for auto dealerships.  When present, these factors can help reduce the risk of litigation upon a triggering event or business divorce.

The second article discusses the computer chip shortage, including how computer chips are used in the automotive industry, how the chip shortage came to fruition, how it is currently affecting the industry, and what it all might mean for auto dealers going forward.

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June 2026 SAAR
June 2026 SAAR
U.S. new-vehicle sales strengthened in June 2026 as improving inventories, resilient replacement demand, and stronger fleet sales offset persistent affordability challenges. Inventory conditions continue to normalize, while elevated financing costs and pricing pressures are expected to keep market growth modest through the remainder of the year.
May 2026 SAAR
May 2026 SAAR
May 2026 delivered the first year-over-year SAAR increase of the year, supported by resilient demand and seasonal sales growth. Despite improving momentum, affordability pressures, uneven inventory distribution, and elevated vehicle costs continue to shape market performance and outlook.
Beyond Blue Sky Multiples: What Industry Research Says About Dealership Value
Beyond Blue Sky Multiples: What Industry Research Says About Dealership Value
Industry research can help explain why dealership blue sky multiples move beyond what recent transactions alone suggest, especially when product cadence, dealer sentiment, and brand momentum begin to shift. This post compares benchmark valuation reports with survey-based market signals to show why expectations matter in dealership valuation.

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