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      The automotive retail industry is facing a strategic realignment of its traditional sales and service models. New market entrants, changing customer expectations, and digital sales channels are fundamentally transforming the role of traditional retailers and increasing competitive pressure across the entire market.

      At the same time, electrification is reshaping the long-term economic foundations of the after-sales sector and requires new approaches to service and profitability. In addition, automotive dealers are under economic pressure: rising costs, high price transparency, and declining margins are intensifying the demands on profitability and operational control. At the same time, customers today expect a seamless, digital, and personalized purchasing and service experience across all sales channels.

      Long-term success therefore requires more than just operational efficiency. Dealers must further develop their sales structures, tap into new revenue potential, and strategically redefine their position within the future mobility ecosystem.

      Further Develop Sales Strategically

      Successful automotive dealers combine operational stability with a clear strategy for the future. They create resilient sales structures, strengthen their customer interactions, and ensure sustainable growth in an increasingly challenging market environment.


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      KPMG helps automotive dealers sustainably strengthen their financial performance in an increasingly challenging market environment. Authorized dealers, in particular, face the challenge of offsetting declining margins, compensating for falling after-sales revenue, and redefining their role within evolving sales models.

      Sustainable success requires a clear strategic direction. This includes increasing the profitability of existing retail structures, further developing customer access, and identifying new revenue opportunities in an increasingly digital and electrified market environment. In this way, dealers lay the foundation for long-term growth and a strong market position.

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      Partner, Global and Germany Head of Automotive

      KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft