"Local Dealerships Outshine National Chains in Revenue and Sales. A recent examination of Automotive News' top 150 list of dealerships reveals a surprising trend: smaller dealership groups are performing better than their national chain counterparts. Despite the industry's shift towards larger, more consolidated operations, local dealerships are holding their own, achieving higher average revenue and new-vehicle sales per store. The findings suggest that a more personalized approach to customer service and a deeper understanding of local market needs may be key to success in the automotive industry."


Smaller dealership groups performed better in average revenue and new-vehicle sales per store than most national chains when Automotive News' top 150 list of dealerships was examined on a ...