State of the Industry: Dealerships

Despite industry pressures, dealers we surveyed feel confident they can increase their revenue in 2009.
Jan. 1, 2020
State of the Industry Dealerships Despite industry pressures, dealers we surveyed feel confident they can increase their revenue in 2009. Of those we surveyed, 58.2 percent expect to see increases in revenue, while only 10 percent expect revenue to decline. For the dealers anticipating increases, 45.4 percent foresee profits of 6 percent to 10 percent.
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