Tag: franchise car dealers
Rivian and Lucid direct sales model legal in Illinois, judge rules
An Illinois judge has dismissed a dealership-backed lawsuit targeting the state's allowance of the direct sales model.
The Illinois Automobile Dealers Association was set to...
Buick retailers refuse new EV rules, sell dealerships back to company
Buick retailers are apparently refusing to comply with the automaker's EV rules.
Earlier this year, the GM subsidiary had notified dealers of the eligibility requirements...
How dealers can get involved in the battle to protect their...
For years, auto sales have been facilitated through franchised dealers, but the direct-to-consumer sales model is becoming more prominent as newer automakers opt to...
NADA President Mike Stanton discusses new guiding principles for auto retail
In response to today's shifting retail market in the franchise system, the NADA released guiding principles on "Evolving Business Models." Today on Inside Automotive,...
