Dealers desire extra brands.(News)

Automotive News Europe,  June, 2003  

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Byline: Franz Rother Automobilwoche

The German car dealer and service industry is facing "strategic changes of dramatic dimensions," says a study commissioned by an unnamed automaker and conducted by Booz Allen Hamilton consultants.

The study covered 405 car dealers and 50 service workshops.

According to those surveyed, 29 percent of new-car dealers are preparing to become multi-brand retailers. Some 35 percent also said they aim to use the opportunities that the new block exemption provides to expand their aftersales business. VW group and Opel dealers are the ...

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