"Dealership Resilience: 62 Groups Boost Sales Without Expansion Despite the challenges faced by the automotive industry, a significant number of top dealership groups have managed to increase their new-vehicle sales in 2025. According to the Automotive News top 150 dealership groups, two-thirds of these groups saw growth in their sales, with an impressive 62 of them achieving this milestone without expanding their dealership networks. This achievement is a testament to the adaptability and efficiency of these groups, who have likely focused on optimizing their existing operations and leveraging innovative sales strategies to drive growth. As the industry continues to evolve, the success of these dealership groups will be closely watched for insights into the future of automotive retail."
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 expanding dealership ...
