U.S. Auto Dealerships Face Consolidation with Rise of Large Retailers
Consolidation in the U.S. auto retail industry has led to growth among larger dealership groups, while smaller ones adapt or sell. Companies like Matthews Auto Group have expanded through acquisitions, such as purchasing Sylvester Chevrolet. Industry experts note ongoing mergers and acquisitions amid competitive pressures.
financialpost.comIndustry Consolidation Trends
Multibillion-dollar dealerships have increased in the U.
U.S. auto retail sector due to ongoing consolidation over decades. This trend has created a grow-or-die approach for many retailers.
Matthews Auto Group
Expansion Matthews Auto Group, a family-owned company founded in 1973 in Vestal, New York, started with a single Chrysler-Plymouth store.
It has grown into an $800 million business with 18 locations and 800 employees across New York and Pennsylvania. The company recently acquired Sylvester Chevrolet in Peckville, Pennsylvania. Rob Matthews, CEO of Matthews Auto Group, stated that the decision to expand aims to increase profitability and competitiveness in current markets.
Key Facts
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Dave Cantin Group expects the pace of consolidation and mergers to increase.
1 sourceCNBC - 2022
Lithia Motors surpassed AutoNation as the top U.S. new vehicle franchised dealer.
1 sourceCNBC - Last year
Sonic Automotive ended with 134 franchised dealership stores and $15.2 billion in revenue.
1 sourceCNBC - 2016
Lithia Motors reported $8.7 billion in revenue, growing to 455 stores by last year.
1 sourceCNBC - 1973
Matthews Auto Group started with a single store in Vestal, New York.
1 sourceCNBC
Potential Impact
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Investor capital could further accelerate mergers in the auto retail sector.
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Small dealerships may increasingly sell to larger groups to remain competitive.
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Publicly traded dealers might see stock value fluctuations from consolidation trends.
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New automakers may expand direct-to-consumer sales in more states.
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Employee retention strategies could become standard in dealership acquisitions.
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