The automotive retail landscape is fracturing, and the consequences of allowing exceptions to the franchise model are becoming impossible to ignore. At the 2026 Auto Forum New York, John Bozzella pointed out a critical legislative misstep: giving early direct-to-consumer brands a pass has now opened the door for massive disruption. Dealers, your franchise valuation depends on closing these regulatory loopholes. To protect your market share and future service revenue, dealer groups must actively unify with their OEM partners and state associations to demand a single, uniform standard for how vehicles are sold and serviced in the United States. Watch more at the link in our bio.