How Auto Dealers Will Handle the Electric Car Boom
Electric vehicles will generate far less service revenue than gas cars over their life expectancy. Tesla and other sellers of electric-only cars are bypassing dealers, selling directly to customers. Advanced safety technology in EVs is reducing crashes and the revenue from repairs. The transition to electric and advanced technology vehicles is poised to upend the auto dealer landscape, erode profit margins, and spark a massive industry consolidation. "The impact on the current auto dealer business model will be quite profound," Adam Jonas, the auto and shared mobility analyst at Morgan Stanle...