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Inside Chinese brand GAC’s bold plan to storm Australian sales top 10

CarExpert

GAC] also understand the difficulties of trying to launch a brand with just one model, when it’s not really sufficient to sustain a dealership network.” This would see dealers sign up for a GAC franchise but not have to buy the stock, while customers would pay the same price whichever GAC dealership they go to. “I

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

Drive.com

We’re keeping an eye on how the market changes , particularly the legacy OEMs (original equipment manufacturer) that have the really big dealer networks, to make sure dealers don’t get caught in the middle of it,” CEO of the Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA) told Drive.

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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. For the year, 697 franchises were sold, the highest number since 2021 and a 2.5% increase from 2023.

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