Guest Commentary

The agency model is coming: Why this is good news for dealers

(Bloomberg)
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By:
Maximilian Holtgrave
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By:
Axel Schmidt
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By:
Johannes Trenka
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August 12, 2021 07:20 AM

Across industries, manufacturers are engaging in direct-to-consumer sales. Automaker, too, are moving away from the wholesale model. Examples are Daimler's European direct sales ambitions, Volkswagen's IDX direct sales model and Volvo's announced plans to sell all vehicles online and direct by 2030.

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