Tag: direct to consumer sales
NADA requests VW to reevaluate Scout’s direct-to-consumer sales strategy
The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) recently sent a letter to Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume and other executive board members. In the letter,...
Dealers vs. OEMs: The battle for the future – Brian Benstock...
As legacy automakers explore direct-to-consumer sales models, dealers are questioning the future of the traditional franchise system. Brian Benstock, Partner, GM, and VP of...
Sean Johnson sees hurdles for Scout Motors’ direct-to-consumer plan
Scout Motors' decision to bypass dealerships and sell directly to consumers has sparked frustration among Volkswagen, Porsche, and Audi dealers, who view it as a...
NADA, association leaders respond to Scout’s direct sales strategy: A call...
Previously aired November 4, 2024
In a critical discussion on Inside Automotive, Mike Stanton, CEO and President of NADA, and John Devlin, President of the...
Iowa dealer Jason Willis on his group’s recent acquisition, electric cars,...
Willis Automotive has been operating out of Iowa for 75 years, and this year, they expanded by acquiring the only Nissan dealership in the Des Moines area....
What legal protections do franchise dealers have against direct manufacturer sales?...
Automakers have made some bold moves concerning electric vehicles, with many franchise dealers wondering if the future of their business is in jeopardy. Today...
Mike Maroone weighs in on Ford CEO Jim Farley’s vision for...
Ford Motor Company announced plans to streamline its growing EV business in March by separating operations into distinct units. Conventional ICE vehicles will fall...
Are OEM direct-to-consumer sales platforms killing dealer innovation?
The STAR Standard is a standard for data exchange between OEMs and the vendor community. Its committee is made up of OEMs, vendors, and...
CNCDA Pres. Brian Maas on current dealer concerns and amending Calif.’s...
Dealer Associations across the country are hitting the ground running in this new year. On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome Brian Maas, President...
