Remove Buyer Remove Finance Remove Floorplan
article thumbnail

Fears emissions law ‘loophole’ will leave dealers with cars they can’t sell as makers scramble to hit targets

Drive.com

“The danger is that you get some brands that force this onto the dealer and then, if the market turns on them, they get stuck with cars and they have to finance them. That would leave dealers paying significant floorplan interest costs. Whether it’s deliberate or not, everybody’s got to hit targets,” he told us.

article thumbnail

The $740 Challenge: How Savvy Dealerships Are Turning the Tables

Full Path

Interest Rates and Their Impact: Automotive Market & Leasing Trends 2024 Borrowing costs are deterring many potential buyers, and the previously red-hot job market is beginning to cool. Leasing helps consumers manage their finances better and offers a viable solution for dealerships struggling with high inventory levels.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Dealership diversification

Canadian Auto Dealer

The fact we’ve accommodated (new EV buyers) on that front is great. It is also involved in selling auto financing. “We Alberta-based GoAuto is another major group in the retail automotive space that has a wide range of businesses, including insurance, in-house financing and the RV sector. Wizard Lake Marine was profitable.

article thumbnail

Dealership Buy/Sell Market Hits Record High in 2024 as US Auto Dealer Confidence Rose

Dealer World

Given this backdrop, buyers are factoring this growth potential into their dealership acquisitions, driving stronger motivation and greater conviction in blue sky valuations, continued Kerrigan. As we look ahead to 2025, strong buyer demand and an improving earnings environment suggest the buy/sell market will remain highly active.

Retail 75