automobile

Whether autonomous vehicles (AVs) are a good thing or bad won't be decided until public has the product. But their technology is already blowing like a Nor'easter into the dealer community, promising a blizzard of legal issues that may affect the nature of the OEM franchise. I'm concerned that the next great disruptor - the autonomous vehicle - may "jump the franchise," and decimate the distribution system that has served car buyers squarely for more th

The World for Car Dealers has changed dramatically since 2008 when it seemed recovery may never come.  Since that time sales have recovered and outside investors are more and more interested in buying up dealership groups.  This has led to lots of consolidation in the marketplace and great opportunities for Dealers who now have to ask themselves...Should I stay in?...Should I get out?...Should I expand....Should I sell to someone who wants to expand themselves?