2015 Economic Impact of Franchised New Car Dealers

employment in the metro area

Employment Totals for New Vehicle Retailing Industry

Observations • In 2014, metro area new vehicle dealerships employed a total of 37,200 individuals. • An additional 27,900 individuals were employed as a result of the indirect impact of dealership operations. • Automobile dealership employment accounts for 7% of total retail employment in the metro area.

Indirect 27,900

Direct 37,200

Dealership Contribution to Total Retail Employment in the Area - 2014

Total employment resulting from auto dealerships

65,100

Dealership employment as a % of total retail employment in the area

7.0%

7,480 JOBS Since 2012, direct employment among area dealerships grew by

6

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