Urban Science’s mid-year dealership and franchise count finds Texas leading a small group of states adding rooftops in a largely flat market marked by lower per-store sales. +
Tesla is allowed to sell its EVs directly to consumers in Ohio, but its competitor, Rivian, is not. The latter is suing to end the state's ban on DTC sales and its rival’s carveout. +
Automotive News’s annual dealer census finds U.S. retailers added 171 dealerships in 2024 but subtracted franchises as domestic manufacturers lost scores of stores while their import rivals gained ground. +
