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Brian Traugott Elevated to Chief of Staff, Executive Team Realigned for Growth January 28, 2025 – New York – Dave
NEW YORK – January 10, 2025 – The Dave Cantin Group was featured in an article by Auto Remarketing, a
NEW YORK – January 09, 2025 – Leading automotive experts to drive the company’s next phase of growth The Dave
NEW YORK – December 13, 2024 – The Dave Cantin Group (DCG), a leading mergers and acquisitions advisory company to
DCG Brings Together the Industry’s Most Influential Guests to Its Private VIP Event NEW YORK – December 5, 2024 –
In the latest episode of the WardsAuto Podcast, Dave Cantin, CEO of Dave Cantin Group, shares his perspective on the
By: Talon Fee, Managing Director at Dave Cantin Group Last week, Dave Cantin Group Chief Business Officer Brian Gordon posted
AI technology is gradually making its way into the automotive industry, and Dave Cantin Group’s Jump IQ was recently highlighted
By: Brian I. Gordon, Dave Cantin Group Partner and Chief Business Officer Imagine there were competitors that revealed intimate details
NEW YORK, October 9, 2024 – The Dave Cantin Group’s Jump IQ software was named “Dealership Solution of the Year”
By: Dave Cantin, Brian Gordon, Brian Traugott There has always been general alignment on how to value an automotive dealership’s
Dave Cantin Group (DCG) was honored to sponsor this year’s Five Star Kevin Brown Russell Henley Celebrity Classic, presented by
NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2024 – The Dave Cantin Group, a leading mergers and acquisitions advisory company to retail automotive
NEW YORK – September 6, 2024 – The Dave Cantin Group (DCG), a leading mergers and acquisitions advisory company to
The Dave Cantin Group (DCG) was a proud sponsor of the 44th Annual National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD)
NEW YORK – August 23, 2024 – The Dave Cantin Group (DCG), a leading advisor to retail automotive groups and
From a humble 3-car showroom on just 2 acres to a thriving network of 50-plus locations across Ohio, Pennsylvania,
NEW YORK – August 8, 2024 – The Dave Cantin Group (DCG), a mergers and acquisitions advisory company to retail
NEW YORK – August 7, 2024 – The Dave Cantin Group (DCG), a leading advisor to retail automotive groups and
By: Brian Gordon, Chief Business Officer As the automotive industry continues to deal with volatile forces, it’s difficult to pinpoint
The midyear Market Outlook Report from Dave Cantin Group and Kaiser Associates found that EV sales are starting to drive
By: Ed Garsten Assessments of exactly how well battery electric vehicles are selling range from pedantic to semantic, hyperbole to
By: Bill Koenig Electric vehicles are “a critical (and growing) part of the product mix” even amid softer-than-forecast demand, a report by Dave
The report underscores the need for the industry to adapt to these evolving challenges to ensure long-term sustainability. By Jaelyn
The new report says EVs have a secure spot in the industry, your local dealers may not, and consumers will
Car owners are having a hard time hanging onto their vehicles in the midst of an economy with soaring interest
The automotive industry dealt with a major disruption in June when CDK Global experienced cyber attacks that “crippled the platform.”
Producing floorplans is one of the most important processes for auto dealerships that want to grow responsibly. In the automotive
Written by: Brian Gordon, Chief Business Officer, Dave Cantin Group The automotive industry, and particularly the retail automotive segment, has
Change is inevitable. If you go back to March 2020, no one in the auto industry could have predicted the
By Dave Cantin, President and CEO of the Dave Cantin Group “Artificial Intelligence isn’t there to replace humans, it’s a
NEW YORK – May 20, 2024 – Using its new AI-powered data-mining software, retail automotive advisory firm Dave Cantin Group
There’s nothing simple about creating a leadership succession plan for an automotive dealership. These plans involve the transition of an
Author: Tony Karabon, Partner & Executive Vice President, Dave Cantin Group Almost all dealership transactions involve attorneys, both for the
Succession planning in automotive dealerships often involves complex family dynamics, especially when there’s a generational difference in involvement. In a
The COVID-19 pandemic transformed many industries, but few were as impacted as automotive. New vehicle inventory dropped to historic lows
New York – Jan. 31, 2024 – The U.S. auto industry looks ready to settle into a potentially sustainable post-Covid
Mergers and acquisitions are an efficient and cost-effective growth strategy in the dealership-based industries, allowing acquiring companies to access new
The importance of integrating culture into a new professional landscape following a merger and acquisition cannot be overstated. The ultimate
Now more than ever, the automotive industry is also one of the biggest technology industries. This means that during an
Dave Cantin Group (DCG), an acquisition advisory service company in the automotive industry, is expanding into the RV industry. An
In the world of automotive mergers and acquisitions, maintaining continuity and stability is paramount to long-term success. To achieve this,
It is essential to have a solid foundation for any succession plan, particularly in the dealership-based industries. Many challenges face
Partnership will Set the Stage for DCG’s Industry, Geographic and Services Expansion New York, NY – November 13, 2023 –
New York, New York – October 25, 2023 – The Dave Cantin Group (DCG), a leading advisor to retail automotive
While M&A transactions in the automotive industry present substantial opportunities for growth, there are also significant risks and a very
There has been a tremendous amount of disruption in the automotive and mobility sectors, but this disruption is creating companies
As auto dealers across the country know all too well, the New Age of Electric Vehicles (EVs) is upon us.
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can bring transformative opportunities for businesses, offering growth, greater efficiency, and expansion into new markets. Yet,
The period preceding an M&A transaction often receives considerable attention. The steps involved range from researching and identifying potential targets
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Dave Cantin Group (DCG), one of the largest automotive industry financial advisory services companies specializing in buy/sell transactions, announced
“The odds of a recession have risen to 65%” It’s no secret that financial markets in and out of automotive
Proceeds Directly Support Hospitals and Institutions Focusing on Cutting-Edge Research and Treatment to Fight Pediatric Cancer New York, New York
Written by Dave Cantin for Forbes.com In a capitalistic business environment, entrepreneurs play a critical role in economic growth. They
June 28, 2022, (New York, New York) Dave Cantin Group closed the transaction of Henderson Hyundai Superstore/Genesis to Lithia Motors
Originally published for MercerCapital.com. A few weeks ago, Scott Womack sat down with Tony Karabon of DCG to discuss trends in the auto
Written by Dave Cantin for Forbes.com. While anyone can certainly participate in community service, and every contribution is important, I
(New York, New York – March 14, 2022) DCG Acquisitions, a Dave Cantin Group (DCG) company, today announced the successful
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dave Cantin Group (DCG) today announced the legal formation of DCG Giving Inc. – a new nonprofit which will channel
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Dave Cantin Group (DCG), one of the world’s largest automotive dealership M&A firms, announced it closed more than $1
New York, New York – February 2, 2022 – DCG Acquisitions, a Dave Cantin Group (DCG) company, today announced the
DCG Acquisitions, a Dave Cantin Group company, (DCG) closed on Nix Auto Center – Chevrolet Buick GMC, now Toliver Chevrolet
DCG Acquisitions, a Dave Cantin Group company, (DCG) closed on Whalen Chevrolet, now MAG Chevrolet of Greenwich, located in New
Latest DCG Closing Continues Company’s 2021 Record-Setting Rate in Securing Legacies (New York, New York- October 29, 2021) DCG Acquisitions,
DCG’s 26th Closing of 2021 Continues Record-Setting Year (New York, New York – October 28, 2021) DCG Acquisitions, A Dave
DCG Continues Record-Setting Year (New York, New York – October 26, 2021) DCG Acquisitions, A Dave Cantin Group (DCG) Company,
Automotive Industry Leader Continues to Set the Pace in Securing Legacies DCG Acquisitions, a Dave Cantin Group Company, has closed
Automotive Acquisitions Industry Leader Continues Best Year In History (New York, New York – October 5, 2021) DCG Acquisitions, a
Automotive Industry Leader Increases Southeast Presence in Securing Legacies at Impressive Record Pace (New York, New York – October 1,
(New York, New York – October 1, 2021) DCG Acquisitions, a Dave Cantin Group (DCG) Company, has secured one of
Automotive Industry Forerunner in Securing Legacies Enjoys Unprecedented Year (New York, New York – September 30, 2021) DCG Acquisitions,
Some dealers bail on Cadillac, but others go all-in for EV future The brand is entering new luxury markets and
Automotive Industry Trailblazer DCG Continues Record-Setting Year in Securing Legacies (New York, New York – September 13, 2021) DCG Acquisitions,
“I never looked back in the short term; my reaction has always been — I will not allow this horrific
Ken Garff Enterprises is the new owner of Ron Carter’s Cadillac and Ron Carter’s Hyundai, two auto dealership franchises in
Automotive Industry Leader Continues Record-Setting Year in Securing Legacies (New York, New York – August 30, 2021) DCG Acquisitions, a
Nationwide Leading Automotive Holding Company Continues to Secure Legacies through Acquisitions in the Automotive Industry Press Release: (New York- New
One dealership group expanded, while a new dealer acquired his first store. As the second quarter came to a close,
Among the reasons: Lack of succession, concerns about EVs cutting their service profits, more talk of direct-to-consumer sales and not
Original Article “Lithia sells Hazleton Honda; Car Vision buys Hazleton Nissan” Published June 3, 2021 @us.newschant.com Lithia Motors Inc. has
Original Article ‘Lithia enters Las Vegas market with purchase of 4 stores’ Published May 26th, 2021 @assumetech.com By: John Mahon
Selling your automotive dealership is a bittersweet moment. You’ve dedicated years to the success of your business and of everyone
After strong 2019, activity moves to slow lane. 4/13/20, Forbes [By Jeff Sheban & Deb Balshem] With the gears of
NEW YORK—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Dave Cantin Group (DCG), one of the world’s largest automotive dealership M&A firms, announced that 2019 was a
APPEARING AT THE NADA SHOW 2020 – BOOTH 4789C The automotive industry’s most successful dual agent acquisition and growth specialists,
Dealership Broker Dave Cantin Discusses Asbury’s Recent $1 Billion Acquisition and Other Trends in the Buy-Sell Market On 12/23/19, CBT
Thinking of Selling This Year? Make Sure You’re Seeing the Big Picture Now: Dave Cantin Opens Up About Pitfalls to
6 Ways to Maintain the Health of Your Dealership in the Coming Year NEW YORK, New York – December 10,
Dave Cantin’s Interview on the Buy-Sell Market, Acquisitions, & Industry Consolidation: On 11/20/19, Car Biz Today (CBT) welcomed our very
5 Steps to Succession Planning To Protect the Value of Your Legacy NEW YORK, New York – November 4, 2019
Dave Cantin Group (DCG) Opens Up About Keys to Successful Business Acquisitions NEW YORK, New York – October 21, 2019
Auto dealers most commonly are looking to their back-end fixed operations to improve revenues, according to a Wards survey done
Former Tesla bulls have been bailing on the company. The stock continues to drop. Bond prices are at low levels.
Move Responds to a Growing Demand for the Firm’s M&A Services NEW YORK – The Dave Cantin Group (DCG), one
Secured 39 acquisition listings valued at more than $1.5 billion NEW YORK – The Dave Cantin Group (DCG) finished calendar
The entire Dave Cantin Group national team will be sponsoring and exhibiting at NADA 2019, January 24-27, 2019 at the
Dave Cantin started as an 18-year-old dealership salesman right out of high school in New Jersey. By the age of
NEW YORK – The Dave Cantin Group is on track to becoming the largest automotive dealership merger-and-acquisitions firm in the