>They won't sell more cars with less dealerships.
Only if dealership remains the primary channel. This decade is going to see a large shift to direct to consumer even in states that desperately try to resist it.
Only if dealership remains the primary channel. This decade is going to see a large shift to direct to consumer even in states that desperately try to resist it.
I have to admit that nowadays folks might do that, so I could be wrong. But my guess is that closing dealerships is going to fall flat. Those car companies still have to deal with recalls and warranty issues and asking someone to drive 50+ miles to get those issues fixed will become a huge pita.