Carvana expands into Stellantis franchise dealerships, sparking industry pushback

Carvana is expanding its push into franchised auto retail by acquiring additional Stellantis dealerships, adding to a growing network of Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram stores it has purchased over the past year.

Industry reports say the company now controls roughly half a dozen Stellantis points across multiple U.S. markets. The strategy gives Carvana a larger foothold in new-vehicle sales while leveraging its online-first model, including digital pricing and home delivery.

Some existing Stellantis dealers have raised concerns that Carvana’s direct-to-consumer workflow and broader delivery reach could pressure local store economics, especially if online pricing undercuts traditional dealer offers.

Analysts following the dealership market say the move reflects a broader shift in car retail: buyers increasingly expect transparent online pricing, remote purchase options, and low-friction delivery. That trend is pushing legacy dealers to accelerate digital upgrades.

For Stellantis, the development highlights a balancing act between maintaining dealer network stability and accommodating new retail models as competition intensifies in both new and used vehicle channels.

Sources: Autoline Daily industry briefing (March 2026), citing Detroit News reporting on Carvana’s Stellantis dealership acquisitions.