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U.S. car dealership count increases in 2024, throughput rises

Exterior of a Genesis car dealership, showing building, parking lot and grass.
Genesis of Cherry Hill, in Marlton, N.J., is one of the luxury brand's standalone dealerships. Genesis' standalone store count grew significantly in 2024. (GENESIS)
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By:
Gail Kachadourian Howe
Last Updated
March 09, 2025 10:00 AM

The number of U.S. new-car dealerships rose nearly 1 percent in 2024 while the number of franchises dropped, all as the industry’s average throughput increased.

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