#automotive retail

Automotive News has released its 2026 list of the top 100 dealership groups in used-vehicle sales, positioning the ranking as a guide to who made the cut, what is driving the segment, and where the market’s key storylies

Automotive retailers leading the used-vehicle market are broadening how they source cars, tailoring inventory to local demand, and using quality standards to build trust as affordability pressures keep used cars central.

As regulators and states intensify scrutiny of deceptive automotive advertising, cleaner vehicle pricing may shift from a compliance burden to a market advantage for dealers willing to change their sales model.

After the FTC warned 97 dealership groups about advertising practices, industry speakers said stores need stronger staff training so quoted prices match online listings and customer trust is not lost.

Automotive News says its 2026 Top 150 Dealership Groups analysis goes beyond rankings to examine what the latest data says about growth, competition, scale, and the drivers of performance.

Dream Motor Group, co-owned by Nick Saban, has acquired Nissan and Mitsubishi dealerships in Doral, Florida, expanding its South Florida footprint to four stores.

TrueCar is changing how participating dealerships handle sales verification and affinity pricing, betting that stricter rules will reduce lead volume but improve conversion quality.