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Perspectives

We analyze key trends to help dealers plot their future with confidence. Our insight briefs are deeply researched and reflect our investments in data, analytics and market research.

October 19, 2026

The Platform Era

MOR Midyear 2026

August 26, 2026

2026 MOR Mid-Year

June 30, 2026

AI in the Dealership

April 17, 2026

FTC Advertising Crackdown: A Stark Warning or Competitive Opportunity for Dealers?

April 10, 2026

Consumer Sentiment – How Dealers Can Cope with All-Time Lows

April 6, 2026

Affordability Squeeze Drives a Dealer Reset

GM’s Big CarBravo Bet

March 6, 2026

GM’s Big CarBravo Bet

March 6, 2026

Quarterly Public Earnings Insights from Dave Cantin Group: What Dealers Need to Know

January 1, 2026

2026 MOR Q1

December 10, 2025

The Game-Changing Evolution of Dealership Valuation

November 18, 2025

Used Car Market Brief: The 2026 Used Car Market Will Challenge Franchise Dealers

September 3, 2025

Dave Cantin Group Quality & Pricing Index: Which Brands Do It Best?

August 27, 2025

Dave Cantin Group & CliftonLarsonAllen Industry Insight Brief

July 1, 2025

2025 MOR Mid-Year

January 1, 2025

2025 MOR Q1

November 15, 2024

Fixed Operations and Electric Vehicles on a (Positive) Collision Course

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October 21, 2024

Why Every Dealer Needs to Follow Public Company Earnings & What to Watch for This Quarter

September 26, 2024

Dealership Valuations: How the Automotive M&A Market Has Finally Coalesced Around a New Methodology…And Why That’s So Critical.

August 4, 2024

Electric Vehicles in 2024 (U.S.): Understanding the Impact of Rightsizing Production, an Uncertain Political & Regulatory Environment, and Reshaping the Consumer Demand Narrative

August 2, 2024

EVs are holding strong, but U.S. elections may rock the boat, report finds

July 11, 2024

The CDK Cyber Attack Brings Another Long-Term Challenge for Automotive Dealers

July 10, 2024

The State of Automotive Floorplans: Things to Know in 2024 and Beyond

July 1, 2024

2024 MOR Mid-Year

June 28, 2024

What Needs to Be on Every Dealership’s P&L Report

June 3, 2024

A Data Driven Mindset Is Finally Coming To Dealerships; Better Late Than Never

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May 29, 2024

Win the Long Game with Customer Service, the No. 1 Priority for Maintaining Dealer Profitability in a Tight Market

May 23, 2024

Ignite the Future of M&A Intelligence

May 14, 2024

5 Must-Do Steps for Planning an Automotive Leadership Succession

May 9, 2024

3 Keys to Selecting and Managing the Right Attorney for Your Dealership Sale or Purchase

March 11, 2024

Will the Used Car Market Crash? A Look at Dynamics Across the Auto Industry in 2024

January 4, 2024

Financial Analysis and Modeling for Dealership M&A: Unlocking the True Potential of Deals

January 2, 2024

Cultural Integration in Dealership Mergers and Acquisitions: Navigating the Path to Success

January 1, 2024

2024 MOR Q1

December 28, 2023

How Auto Consumer Preferences are Changing Going into 2024

December 28, 2023

Intellectual Property and Patents in a Technology-Driven Automotive Industry

October 26, 2023

Brand Prestige Overvaluation Fallacy

October 24, 2023

Digital Transformation: Pursuing M&A Deals with Companies Specializing in Automotive Software Development

October 4, 2023

Tips to Ensure a Successful Post-Merger Integration

October 4, 2023

The Electric Vehicles Hype Fallacy

August 22, 2023

Capitalizing on M&A to Establish a Strong Presence in the Electric Vehicle Ecosystem

August 22, 2023

Post-Merger Integration Challenges in Automotive M&A

June 22, 2023

Using Integration Planning To Ensure A Smooth M&A Deal Transition

June 22, 2023

The Impact of Electric and Autonomous Technology on Automotive M&A

May 22, 2023

The Role of Due Diligence in Mergers and Acquisitions

April 28, 2023

The Impact of M&A on Automotive Supply Chains and Logistics

April 13, 2023

Fallacies of Cost Synergies in Automotive M&A

April 12, 2023

Best Methods to Evaluate an Automotive M&A Deal

April 12, 2023

What Are the Key Metrics to Look At for M&A Target Identification?

January 17, 2023

What Are the Pain Points of the Automotive Industry Moving Into 2023?

November 21, 2022

What to Keep in Mind When Acquiring a Dealership

November 2, 2022

Common Challenges When Succession Planning and How to Counteract Them

October 17, 2022

How to Get the Most Value Out of Your Dealership

September 13, 2022

How to Harness the True Value of Corporate Venture Capital

August 22, 2022

What Does the Future Hold for Automotive Microchips?

August 11, 2022

What Is Driving Automotive Dealership Acquisitions In 2022?

July 15, 2022

Dealerships Need to Focus On These 3 Future-Forward Trends to Increase Their Value

July 11, 2022

How Your Dealership’s Marketing Effectiveness Matters to Your Performance

June 29, 2022

How To Increase Your Dealership Multiple

June 20, 2022

Valuation and M&A Trends in the Auto Dealer Industry

April 27, 2022

Why Automotive Dealerships Are Selling For Record Amounts, and How Long Can It Last

March 7, 2022

What’s the Value of an Automotive CFO?

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December 29, 2021

What’s In A Name? How Your Brand And Reputation Affect Your Auto Dealership’s Value

August 19, 2021

Four Cornerstones of Succession Planning for Your Auto Dealership

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