• •Carvana is utilizing its seven Stellantis franchised locations as physical test-drive centers rather than traditional sales floors.
• •The strategy explicitly moves away from in-person sales, requiring all purchasing transactions to be completed through the company’s online platform.
• •US Top News and Analysis reported the shift, noting that visitors should not expect to purchase vehicles on-site.
• •It remains unclear if this model will be expanded to other dealership acquisitions or if it will remain exclusive to these seven locations.

Carvana has repurposed its seven Stellantis franchised dealerships into physical test-drive hubs that prohibit on-site vehicle sales. Unlike traditional automotive retailers that rely on dealership floors to close deals, the company is directing all transaction activity to its digital storefront, according to US Top News and Analysis. This model creates a clear separation between the tactile experience of inspecting a car and the mechanical process of buying it. Whether this strategy will effectively lower overhead costs or alienate customers who prefer face-to-face negotiations remains to be seen.