Dealership consolidation is starting to look less like a temporary cycle and more like the industry’s operating model. The latest Presidio reports show strong acquisition appetite alongside a growing number of owners considering a sale. Operators are buying strategically, pruning weaker pieces of their portfolios and concentrating resources where they believe they can execute best. OEM pressure will only add fuel. Manufacturers increasingly expect stronger performance from every rooftop, which puts underperforming stores and operators in a difficult position. The groups that win this next stretch will need more than capital. They will need to prove they can add stores without losing the operational discipline that made them attractive buyers in the first place. Watch the full episode on our channel.