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The Shake-Up Coming for Car Dealerships

The Journal.

The Wall Street Journal & Spotify Studios

May 28, 2026

Show Notes

There’s finally another way to buy a new car, as companies like Carvana and Volkswagen’s new brand Scout are challenging the traditional dealership model. WSJ’s Christopher Otts explains how a decades-old system is starting to show some wear. Jessica Mendoza hosts.

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