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April 24, 2024

Succession planning in automotive dealerships often involves complex family dynamics, especially when there’s a generational difference in involvement. In a

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March 11, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic transformed many industries, but few were as impacted as automotive. New vehicle inventory dropped to historic lows

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February 1, 2024

New York – Jan. 31, 2024 – The U.S. auto industry looks ready to settle into a potentially sustainable post-Covid

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January 4, 2024

Mergers and acquisitions are an efficient and cost-effective growth strategy in the dealership-based industries, allowing acquiring companies to access new

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January 2, 2024

The importance of integrating culture into a new professional landscape following a merger and acquisition cannot be overstated. The ultimate

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December 28, 2023

Now more than ever, the automotive industry is also one of the biggest technology industries. This means that during an

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December 28, 2023

As we look ahead to 2024, we can see a noticeable shift in how consumers research and buy cars that

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December 18, 2023

Dave Cantin Group (DCG), an acquisition advisory service company in the automotive industry, is expanding into the RV industry. An

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November 28, 2023

In the world of automotive mergers and acquisitions, maintaining continuity and stability is paramount to long-term success. To achieve this,

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November 27, 2023

It is essential to have a solid foundation for any succession plan, particularly in the dealership-based industries. Many challenges face

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November 13, 2023

Partnership will Set the Stage for DCG’s Industry, Geographic and Services Expansion  New York, NY – November 13, 2023 –

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October 31, 2023

New York, New York – October 25, 2023 – The Dave Cantin Group (DCG), a leading advisor to retail automotive

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October 26, 2023

While M&A transactions in the automotive industry present substantial opportunities for growth, there are also significant risks and a very

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October 24, 2023

There has been a tremendous amount of disruption in the automotive and mobility sectors, but this disruption is creating companies

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October 4, 2023

As auto dealers across the country know all too well, the New Age of Electric Vehicles (EVs) is upon us.

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October 4, 2023

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can bring transformative opportunities for businesses, offering growth, greater efficiency, and expansion into new markets. Yet,

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August 22, 2023

The period preceding an M&A transaction often receives considerable attention. The steps involved range from researching and identifying potential targets

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August 22, 2023
The transition to EVs has clearly begun and is gathering momentum. Vehicle manufacturers worldwide are increasing the numbers and cadence
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August 17, 2023
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Dave Cantin Group (DCG), a leading mergers and acquisitions advisory company specializing in the automotive industry, announced
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August 17, 2023
Facebook The automotive industry is witnessing a series of strategic acquisitions that are reshaping the dealership landscape. Prominent dealership groups
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July 27, 2023
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - The M&A Advisor announced Brian Traugott, Executive Vice President of the Dave Cantin Group, as
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June 22, 2023
Electric vehicle (EV) and autonomous vehicle (AV) technologies have made remarkable strides in recent years, promising safer, more efficient, and
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June 22, 2023
Written by Dave Cantin for Forbes.com Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can be transformative for businesses, offering opportunities for growth, synergy and
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May 22, 2023
And when should you hire vs. outsource the CFO role at your dealership business? Mergers and acquisitions can be a
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April 28, 2023
M&A activity can have a significant impact on the automotive supply chains and logistics management of the companies involved. Consider
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April 26, 2023
Written by Dave Cantin for Forbes.com Selling or buying a business is a significant undertaking that requires careful consideration, and it
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April 13, 2023
One of the primary drivers for an acquisition is the potential for synergies that can be achieved as a result
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April 12, 2023
Evaluating a prospective M&A dealership transaction is a major undertaking. Both buyers and sellers must collect and analyze relevant and
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April 12, 2023
Written by Dave Cantin for Forbes.com During stable times, businesses often grow and thrive, competition can increase, and the value and
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April 12, 2023
What Are the Key Metrics to Look At for M&A Target Identification? When you’re in acquisition mode, you may be
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February 28, 2023

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

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February 2, 2023
The Biggest Night at NADA was once Again Brought to you by the Dave Cantin Group Flash back to the
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January 27, 2023
Infiniti, Toyota, Ford and Chevy-Buick-GMC dealerships sell in deals across four states. One of the country's largest privately owned auto
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January 27, 2023
In the backdrop of a bustling dealership buy-sell market that continues to see private groups and publicly traded auto retailers
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January 24, 2023
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
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January 24, 2023
The parties in automotive M&A transactions typically have similar goals every time - the buyer wants to acquire a business
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January 17, 2023
In 2022, automotive industry professionals breathed a collective sigh of relief as the global recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic began
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December 27, 2022
It’s easy to think of “traditional marketing” and “digital marketing” as two wholly different techniques for attracting and retaining business.
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December 12, 2022
Automotive retail is presently very profitable, meaning that in many places around the country, multiple dealerships in the same area
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December 2, 2022

“The odds of a recession have risen to 65%” It’s no secret that financial markets in and out of automotive

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November 29, 2022

Proceeds Directly Support Hospitals and Institutions Focusing on Cutting-Edge Research and Treatment to Fight Pediatric Cancer New York, New York

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November 21, 2022
In the current strong market for auto dealership M&A, dealer principals and dealership groups looking to expand their portfolios often
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November 16, 2022
New York and Ormond Beach, FL – DCG Acquisitions, a Dave Cantin Group company, one of the largest financial advisory
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November 15, 2022
Not every dealership M&A transaction works out. There are always challenges to be overcome for both parties, and sometimes there
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November 9, 2022
Written by Dave Cantin for Forbes.com Successfully leading a company and building a strong team that will catapult your business to
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November 2, 2022
Succession planning is essential if an automotive dealership is to survive into a new generation of leadership. With a working
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October 27, 2022
An automotive dealership group that’s in expansion mode, whether it’s large or small, public or private, is going to shop
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October 17, 2022
If your automotive business is like most, it is very profitable at the present time. Reflecting on your current success,
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October 12, 2022
Compared to most other types of businesses, family-owned car dealerships are often synonymous with their owners. Many dealer principals and
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September 29, 2022
The foundation of the Dave Cantin Group’s success is our deliberate and creative approach to the invariably complex, fraught, and
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August 24, 2022
The shortage of automotive microchips is a major factor in the surging valuation of auto dealerships since 2020. Due to
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August 17, 2022
Dealership sales and acquisitions are at an all-time high, with the potential for 400 or more transactions to be completed
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August 11, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath have produced both turmoil and great opportunity for automotive retailers. From shutdowns to resurging
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August 2, 2022
COVID-19 has changed the automotive retailing business permanently. The consumer is in the driver’s seat. Your prospective customers have developed
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August 2, 2022
Written by Dave Cantin for Forbes.com One of my best friends is an executive at a leading financial management company.
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July 15, 2022
The auto business is just one of the industries that has lately needed innovation due to technological advances and other
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July 12, 2022
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dave Cantin Group (DCG), one of the world’s largest automotive dealership M&A firms, announced it closed 19 acquisitions,
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July 11, 2022
Your automotive dealership may provide an excellent sales experience and highly effective work in your service department, but if your
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June 30, 2022

Written by Dave Cantin for Forbes.com In a capitalistic business environment, entrepreneurs play a critical role in economic growth. They

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June 29, 2022
An automobile dealership is an extremely complex organization, effectively housing several different businesses under its roof. It may sell new
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June 28, 2022

June 28, 2022, (New York, New York) Dave Cantin Group closed the transaction of Henderson Hyundai Superstore/Genesis to Lithia Motors

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June 20, 2022

Originally published for MercerCapital.com.   A few weeks ago, Scott Womack sat down with Tony Karabon of DCG to discuss trends in the auto

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June 8, 2022
The recent evolution of automotive retail has brought many changes to the process of dealership acquisition. The rise of both
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May 31, 2022

Written by Dave Cantin for Forbes.com. While anyone can certainly participate in community service, and every contribution is important, I

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April 27, 2022
It only takes a cursory glance to find out that prices are rising in every industry, for producers and consumers
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March 17, 2022
LAS VEGAS – Day three of NADA Show 2022 ended with a bang thanks to the Dave Cantin Group’s VIP
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March 17, 2022

(New York, New York – March 14, 2022) DCG Acquisitions, a Dave Cantin Group (DCG) company, today announced the successful

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March 16, 2022
NADA Show, and then the parties Each NADA Show is about dealers meeting with their brands, reviewing upcoming vehicles and
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March 15, 2022
The automotive future is on the way, and it looks increasingly like it is going to be fully electric. The
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March 3, 2022

New York, March 3, 2022 – On Saturday night, March 12, DCG Giving Inc. – a new nonprofit formed by

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February 24, 2022

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dave Cantin Group (DCG) today announced the legal formation of DCG Giving Inc. – a new nonprofit which will channel

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February 16, 2022
Despite the difficulties the world has faced through the pandemic, the past two years have given us many cultural shifts
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February 8, 2022

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

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February 2, 2022

New York, New York – February 2, 2022 – DCG Acquisitions, a Dave Cantin Group (DCG) company, today announced the

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January 24, 2022
New York, New York – January 24, 2022 – DCG Acquisitions, a Dave Cantin Group (DCG) company, today announced the successful completion
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January 20, 2022
New York, New York – January 20, 2022 – DCG Acquisitions, a Dave Cantin Group (DCG) company, today announced the successful
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January 20, 2022
New York, New York – January 20, 2022 – DCG Acquisitions, a Dave Cantin Group (DCG) company, today announced the
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December 29, 2021
The process of achieving a successful dealership acquisition has many moving parts, and all parties have to work in sync
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December 29, 2021
Your dealership’s value is largely dependent on the reputation it has earned in its community. This reputation is built upon
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December 21, 2021

DCG Acquisitions, a Dave Cantin Group company, (DCG) closed on Nix Auto Center – Chevrolet Buick GMC, now Toliver Chevrolet

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December 17, 2021

DCG Acquisitions, a Dave Cantin Group company, (DCG) closed on Whalen Chevrolet, now MAG Chevrolet of Greenwich, located in New

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November 30, 2021
The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) has begun. While we’re only just at the beginning of this new era, with
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November 23, 2021
(New York, New York- November 23, 2021) DCG Acquisitions, a Dave Cantin Group Company, has closed on the acquisition of
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November 16, 2021
The idea of succession planning, of preparing for the future, can seem a far-off concern compared to the daily demands
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November 10, 2021
If you are planning to expand your automotive empire by acquiring one or more additional dealerships, it’s essential that you’re
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October 29, 2021

Latest DCG Closing Continues Company’s 2021 Record-Setting Rate in Securing Legacies (New York, New York- October 29, 2021) DCG Acquisitions,

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October 28, 2021

DCG’s 26th Closing of 2021 Continues Record-Setting Year (New York, New York – October 28, 2021) DCG Acquisitions, A Dave

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October 27, 2021
As you work through the decision to sell your dealership, it is important to understand that all buyers are not
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October 26, 2021

DCG Continues Record-Setting Year (New York, New York – October 26, 2021) DCG Acquisitions, A Dave Cantin Group (DCG) Company,

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October 19, 2021

Automotive Industry Leader Continues to Set the Pace in Securing Legacies DCG Acquisitions, a Dave Cantin Group Company, has closed

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October 13, 2021
The value that can be assigned to your dealership is a product of many different factors. While top-line sales can
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October 5, 2021
Improving the Value of Your Dealership Sale 8 Items on A Buyer’s Wish List that Can Help Increase Your Sales
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October 5, 2021

Automotive Acquisitions Industry Leader Continues Best Year In History (New York, New York – October 5, 2021) DCG Acquisitions, a

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October 1, 2021

Automotive Industry Leader Increases Southeast Presence in Securing Legacies at Impressive Record Pace (New York, New York – October 1,

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October 1, 2021

(New York, New York – October 1, 2021) DCG Acquisitions, a Dave Cantin Group (DCG) Company, has secured one of

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September 30, 2021

Automotive Industry Forerunner in Securing Legacies Enjoys Unprecedented Year   (New York, New York – September 30, 2021)  DCG Acquisitions,

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September 13, 2021

Some dealers bail on Cadillac, but others go all-in for EV future The brand is entering new luxury markets and

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September 13, 2021

Automotive Industry Trailblazer DCG Continues Record-Setting Year in Securing Legacies (New York, New York – September 13, 2021)  DCG Acquisitions,

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September 10, 2021

“I never looked back in the short term; my reaction has always been — I will not allow this horrific

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September 8, 2021

Ken Garff Enterprises is the new owner of Ron Carter’s Cadillac and Ron Carter’s Hyundai, two auto dealership franchises in

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August 30, 2021

Automotive Industry Leader Continues Record-Setting Year in Securing Legacies (New York, New York – August 30, 2021) DCG Acquisitions, a

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August 19, 2021
With the shift in presidential administrations in Washington, probable changes to the US tax code are on the near horizon. 
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August 19, 2021
When selling a dealership, establishing an appropriate valuation for it is a key part of the process. But when buyers
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August 19, 2021
Succession planning is about preparing for your future and securing your legacy as a dealership owner. The way you structure
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August 4, 2021

Nationwide Leading Automotive Holding Company Continues to Secure Legacies through Acquisitions in the Automotive Industry Press Release: (New York- New

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July 16, 2021

One dealership group expanded, while a new dealer acquired his first store. As the second quarter came to a close,

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July 1, 2021
Among many other anomalies, the year 2020 gave us a peculiar story about dealership valuations. The COVID-19 pandemic sent a
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July 1, 2021
Which is better for my dealership sale? Selling your automotive dealership is a complex transaction, so it helps to have
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June 21, 2021

Among the reasons: Lack of succession, concerns about EVs cutting their service profits, more talk of direct-to-consumer sales and not

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June 8, 2021

Original Article “Lithia sells Hazleton Honda; Car Vision buys Hazleton Nissan” Published June 3, 2021 @us.newschant.com Lithia Motors Inc. has

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June 1, 2021

Original Article ‘Lithia enters Las Vegas market with purchase of 4 stores’ Published May 26th, 2021 @assumetech.com By: John Mahon

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March 26, 2021

Selling your automotive dealership is a bittersweet moment. You’ve dedicated years to the success of your business and of everyone

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April 13, 2020

After strong 2019, activity moves to slow lane. 4/13/20, Forbes [By Jeff Sheban & Deb Balshem] With the gears of

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February 7, 2020

NEW YORK—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Dave Cantin Group (DCG), one of the world’s largest automotive dealership M&A firms, announced that 2019 was a

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February 1, 2020

APPEARING AT THE NADA SHOW 2020 – BOOTH 4789C The automotive industry’s most successful dual agent acquisition and growth specialists,

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January 31, 2020

Dealership Broker Dave Cantin Discusses Asbury’s Recent $1 Billion Acquisition and Other Trends in the Buy-Sell Market On 12/23/19, CBT

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January 15, 2020

Thinking of Selling This Year? Make Sure You’re Seeing the Big Picture Now: Dave Cantin Opens Up About Pitfalls to

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December 12, 2019

6 Ways to Maintain the Health of Your Dealership in the Coming Year NEW YORK, New York – December 10,

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November 26, 2019

Staying on the Gas: NEW YORK, New York – November 18, 2019- As a business owner, the number of end

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November 20, 2019

Dave Cantin’s Interview on the Buy-Sell Market, Acquisitions, & Industry Consolidation: On 11/20/19, Car Biz Today (CBT) welcomed our very

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November 8, 2019

5 Steps to Succession Planning To Protect the Value of Your Legacy NEW YORK, New York – November 4, 2019

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October 24, 2019

Dave Cantin Group (DCG) Opens Up About Keys to Successful Business Acquisitions NEW YORK, New York – October 21, 2019

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June 28, 2019

Auto dealers most commonly are looking to their back-end fixed operations to improve revenues, according to a Wards survey done

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June 3, 2019

Former Tesla bulls have been bailing on the company. The stock continues to drop. Bond prices are at low levels.

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February 20, 2019

Move Responds to a Growing Demand for the Firm’s M&A Services NEW YORK – The Dave Cantin Group (DCG), one

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January 8, 2019

Secured 39 acquisition listings valued at more than $1.5 billion NEW YORK – The Dave Cantin Group (DCG) finished calendar

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January 3, 2019

The entire Dave Cantin Group national team will be sponsoring and exhibiting at NADA 2019, January 24-27, 2019 at the

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December 24, 2018

Dave Cantin turned 39 last week. Seven years ago a doctor told him he was lucky to be alive after

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December 17, 2018

Dave Cantin started as an 18-year-old dealership salesman right out of high school in New Jersey. By the age of

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October 24, 2018

NEW YORK – The Dave Cantin Group is on track to becoming the largest automotive dealership merger-and-acquisitions firm in the