As of January 1, 2021, there were some 18,260 light vehicle dealerships in the United States. The industry lost 51 dealerships, compared with one year earlier. The industry witnessed its most significant slump in the aftermath of the 2008-09 financial crisis. There were 17,653 dealerships in the U.S. in 2011, down from over 20,450 in 2009.
Number of light vehicle dealership outlets in the United States between January 1, 2009 and 2021
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Automotive News. (March 22, 2021). Number of light vehicle dealership outlets in the United States between January 1, 2009 and 2021 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 21, 2022, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/379530/number-of-light-vehicle-dealerships-in-the-united-states/
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