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The Shakeup Coming for Car Dealerships

May 28, 2026·22 min·4-min readnarrativebusiness
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Carvana’s acquisition of a small Arizona dealership and its application of a digital-first, no-salesperson model to new car sales signals a growing threat to the traditional dealership system, long protected by state franchise laws. This shift, alongside direct-to-consumer moves by Tesla,

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Christopher Otts

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CarvanaStellantisTeslaScout MotorsAmazonVolkswagen

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