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Dude, where did all the dealerships go?

720 messages,  Last post on Apr 19, 2013 at 9:32 PM

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#712 of 720 Dealers thriving on stronger volume, more franchises by steve_ HOST

Feb 15, 2013 (9:45 am)

"The number of car dealerships in the U.S. remained stable in 2012, but the volume per store set a record, according to data released Thursday by Urban Science, a Detroit-based retail consulting firm.
 
There were 17,851 dealerships in the U.S. in 2012, up 0.5% from the previous year’s 17,767. The industry lost some Saab and Suzuki dealers, but that was offset by stronger overall sales, said vice president John Frith.
 
Most dealers who survived the downturn in 2009 are thriving."
 
U.S. car dealerships post record sales in 2012 (Detroit News)

#713 of 720 Lincoln by otis12

Feb 17, 2013 (6:27 am)

I know Ford wanted to shrink the # of Lincoln dealers and here in North Jersey, we've lost about half of the dealerships thru closures and at least one merger. I'm also seeing some odd combinations of brands under one owner/location. A Ford dealer added Kia a few years ago and about one year ago, added Infinity. So you got those three brands in one location, tho each has its own showroom. Just kinda odd to see Kia/Infiniti/Ford models side by side in one large lot.

#714 of 720 Re: Lincoln [otis12] by steve_ HOST

Feb 17, 2013 (7:04 am)

Replying to: otis12 (Feb 17, 2013 6:27 am)
That is a bit odd. I'm used to seeing "second tier" brands together, but Ford and anyone other than Lincoln (or Mercury, back in the day) is odd.
 
The strange one up in this area (although it's over in N. Wisconsin), is a joint Toyota/Honda dealer.

#715 of 720 Re: Lincoln [steve_] by otis12

Feb 23, 2013 (1:08 pm)

Replying to: steve_ (Feb 17, 2013 7:04 am)
Toyota/Honda? That is very odd, though it must make cross-shopping easier for consumers looking at an Accord vs. Camry or Civic vs. Corolla.

#716 of 720 Re: Lincoln [otis12] by steve_ HOST

Feb 23, 2013 (3:19 pm)

Replying to: otis12 (Feb 23, 2013 1:08 pm)
Yeah, here's their website. Can't imagine there's too many other dealers around with that combo.

#717 of 720 sell direct? by steve_ HOST

Apr 18, 2013 (6:57 pm)

A petition on WhiteHouse.gov urges the Obama Administration to “overturn franchise laws that limit auto manufacturers from selling their vehicles directly to consumers.”
 
Will Tesla seek federal help to end its war with state car dealers? (venturebeat.com)

#718 of 720 Re: Lincoln [steve_] by explorerx4

Apr 19, 2013 (2:16 pm)

Replying to: steve_ (Feb 23, 2013 3:19 pm)
A local group has Honda, Nissan and Toyota together. Each brand has it's own showroom.

#719 of 720 Re: sell direct? [steve_] by carthell

Apr 19, 2013 (8:30 pm)

Replying to: steve_ (Apr 18, 2013 6:57 pm)
I was intrigued enough to add my name to the petition, although I'm not sure how far it would go if lots of people e-signed the petition. At the minimum, it may take a regulation issued by the FTC to enact such a thing. That's assuming the "Party of No" (GOP) doesn't sue or enact counter-legislation against it, bolstered by various private party and general attorney lawsuits.

#720 of 720 Re: sell direct? [carthell] by steve_ HOST

Apr 19, 2013 (9:32 pm)

Replying to: carthell (Apr 19, 2013 8:30 pm)
Well, the car dealer lobby is pretty strong and that means they spread the political dollars around to all the politicians. Especially on the state and local level. I think it's more than a red/blue issue.
 
I suspect the manufacturers will lie low on this one, while the dealer lobby will say they're protecting innocent consumers from rip-off artists, aka curbstoners.

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