Whether you're a rapidly growing retailer, well-established automaker or scrappy mobility startup, future-proofing your business is tough work. Competition is fierce, technological and regulatory hurdles are high and the market is the final arbiter of success.
This week's issue of Automotive News examines a variety of opportunities and challenges facing noteworthy players in this evolving industry.
Lithia Motors is not content with its recent ascension to the No. 1 dealership group in the U.S. We visited CEO Bryan DeBoer at the company's headquarters in Medford, Ore., to discuss how his company plans to achieve its ambitious goal of $50 billion in annual revenue by the end of 2025. DeBoer's strategy goes beyond acquiring more stores. Lithia is already dabbling in new business lines, and is looking at more verticals. And the company's decentralized business model gives local leaders the autonomy to make decisions that contribute to company growth.
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