Carvana’s Stellantis Buying Spree Has Dealers On Edge

  • Carvana acquired Stellantis dealerships in Boston, Phoenix, and Atlanta.
  • The company likely sees these brands as a cheap entry to new-car sales.
  • It may even offer free shipping beyond traditional dealer lines.

Used car giant Carvana has now snapped up its sixth Stellantis dealership in the United States, and that buying spree is starting to make existing franchise owners uneasy. The online retailer appears to be quietly positioning itself for something bigger, potentially shaking up how new cars are sold.

Last week, Carvana purchased its latest Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram dealership in Boston, having already closed deals on sites in Phoenix, Atlanta, Dallas, San Diego, and Sacramento over the past year, spending more than $160 million in the process.

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