Sonic executive calls out automakers for inventory pileups

David Smith — Sonic Automotive CEO David Smith (MELISSA BURDEN/AUTOMOTIVE NEWS)

August 08, 2024 01:44 PM

A Sonic Automotive Inc. executive chided automakers including Stellantis and Nissan for swelling inventories that he called "ridiculous."

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