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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Themes from the Q4 2025 Earnings Calls
Themes from the Q4 2025 Earnings Calls
Auto retailer earnings calls highlight continued pressure on new vehicle sales, evolving used vehicle strategies, and growing investment in technology. Dealership groups remain focused on disciplined capital allocation and improving fixed operations performance amid shifting market dynamics.
March 2026 SAAR
March 2026 SAAR
March 2026 auto sales showed seasonal improvement, but affordability pressures and distorted year-over-year comparisons continue to shape market dynamics. Inventory imbalances and pricing trends highlight a bifurcated market heading into the spring selling season.
A Conversation with John Murphy of Haig Partners: Part 2
A Conversation with John Murphy of Haig Partners: Part 2
In Part 2 of this 2-part interview series, we turn to valuation: how public and private markets think differently about dealership assets, why private buyers sometimes pay premiums, and what ultimately moves blue sky multiples over time.

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