U.S. Car and Light-Truck Dealerships

Car Appraisal Blog
/ Tony Rached
/ Updated on January 15, 2025

U.S. Car and Light-Truck Dealerships Growth.

U.S. sales forecast to possible peak in 2016. Steady dealership count will lead to equalized sales and less competition. It is a good time to be in the retail auto industry, which is thriving.

Published on April 11, 2016

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