Is AutoNation's Move Proof Toyota Was Right All Along?

Is AutoNation's Move Proof Toyota Was Right All Along?

Key PointsThe car dealer chain made an unusual move when it purchased a Toyota franchise.Toyota is taking a different strategic route with its more balanced approach to hybrids and EVs.Hybrids are more profitable than EVs, and sometimes even more than gasoline-powered counterparts.10 stocks we like better than Toyota Motor › Massive decisions have been made throughout the automotive industry recently. Automakers are judging when and how they wan…

Dave Cantin cites robust M&A activity heading into 2026, highlights AutoNation’s Jerry’s Toyota acquisition

As 2025 closes, AutoNation makes its first Toyota acquisition in over a decade by acquiring Jerry’s Toyota. Dave Cantin, President and CEO of the Dave Cantin Group, joins us on today’s episode of Inside Automotive to break down what this means for dealer succession planning and the future of automotive M&A. According to Cantin, the acquisition marks a multi-generational succession plan for the seller and exemplifies the importance of careful pla…