Automotive Dealers Archives

The internal combustion engine still has lots left in the tank

Giorgio Andonian - March 27th, 2023

Internal combustion engines (ICEs) have been around for more than 100 years, and despite a surge of competition from electric vehicles (EVs), they are still highly relevant and will likely remain so for a long time to come.

Search Funds and the ‘Silver Tsunami’ in Collision Repair

Cole Strandberg - February 27th, 2023

It’s no secret that the collision repair business—much like most other trade industries—is aging.

FOCUS Managing Director Michael McGregor Releases a New Edition of his Book, Buy, Build, Fix, Sell

February 13th, 2023

Washington, DC, (February 13, 2023) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a leading national middle market investment banking firm providing M&A services, is pleased to announce that Michael McGregor, Managing Director, has released the second edition of his book, Buy, Build, Fix, Sell. The new edition, written to help tire & service dealers build better businesses, …

How private equity is consolidating the tire & service market

Giorgio Andonian - February 13th, 2023

Private equity has been an important source of capital for businesses of all kinds seeking growth.

It’s a Mixed Outlook for Automotive Aftermarket M&A in 2023

Giorgio Andonian - February 6th, 2023

The amount of capital available on the sidelines to invest in private companies, however, has never been greater

How the Founders of GCR Hit on a Winning Formula

Michael J. McGregor - January 30th, 2023

The core principles that built the original GCR organization still resonate today

Collision Vision Podcast

Cole Strandberg - January 30th, 2023

Listen to Cole Strandberg's weekly podcast, The Collision Vision.

ESG In the Tire Industry Explained

Michael J. McGregor - December 19th, 2022

Many politicians' only objective is winning the next election, so they say and do whatever it takes to win," says McGregor. "Brands can’t afford the bad press that politicians can.

Musings and Advice from a Family-Owned Independent Tire Dealer

Giorgio Andonian - December 13th, 2022

Many people say they have been in the tire business their entire lives because they spent a majority of their life in the industry.

Giorgio Andonian Named Managing Director

October 18th, 2022

Washington, DC, (October 18, 2022) – FOCUS Investment Banking, a national middle market investment banking firm providing merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance services, would like to congratulate Giorgio Andonian on his promotion to Managing Director within its Automotive Aftermarket group.

Andonian joined FOCUS in 2019 as a Principal. He has over 15 years of …