Auto Dealerships

May 3, 2021

Year-End 2020 Auto Dealer Industry Newsletter Release

We are pleased to release our latest issue of Value Focus: Auto Dealer Industry Newsletter.  The newsletter features a commentary on industry data from year-end 2020.

Additionally, this issue includes two timely articles.  The first article discusses the seven factors of a highly effective Buy-Sell Agreement for auto dealerships.  When present, these factors can help reduce the risk of litigation upon a triggering event or business divorce.

The second article discusses the computer chip shortage, including how computer chips are used in the automotive industry, how the chip shortage came to fruition, how it is currently affecting the industry, and what it all might mean for auto dealers going forward.

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October 2026 SAAR
October 2026 SAAR
October 2026 SAAR fell to 15.5 million units as affordability pressures continued to weigh on auto sales. Uneven inventories and rising incentives point to differing competitive conditions across brands and limited sales growth heading into year-end.
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Framework Agreements
Framework Agreements

What Smaller Dealer Groups Should Know About the Rules Governing Larger Competitors

Framework agreements between manufacturers and large dealer groups can influence acquisition approvals, ownership limits, and dealership divestitures. Understanding these restrictions can help smaller dealers evaluate prospective buyers and identify opportunities for expansion.
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September 2026 SAAR
September 2026 SAAR
U.S. light-vehicle sales moderated in September 2026, with the seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) declining 3.5% month over month to 16.0 million units. Despite the decline, the industry continues to demonstrate relative stability, supported by replacement demand and resilient higher-income consumers
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