"Automotive Dealerships Bounce Back: Despite Industry Challenges, Majority of Top Groups See Sales Growth A recent report from Automotive News highlights a surprising trend in the automotive industry: two-thirds of the top 150 dealership groups in the US saw an increase in new-vehicle sales in 2025. This marks a significant turnaround for an industry that has faced numerous challenges in recent years, including supply chain disruptions, rising interest rates, and shifting consumer preferences. Notably, 62 of these groups achieved this growth without expanding their dealership footprint, suggesting that existing dealerships are adapting to changing market conditions and finding innovative ways to drive sales. As the industry continues to evolve, these results offer a glimmer of hope for a sector that has faced significant headwinds."
Two-thirds of the 2026 Automotive News top 150 dealership groups based on new-vehicle sales grew those sales in 2025. And 62 of 101 groups that did so accomplished this without ex ...
