Carvana Opens Dallas Test Drive Center After Buying 7 Stellantis Dealerships
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Updated · USA TODAY · Jun 17
Carvana Opens Dallas Test Drive Center After Buying 7 Stellantis Dealerships
3 articles · Updated · USA TODAY · Jun 17
Summary
Dallas became home to Carvana’s first Test Drive Center, giving shoppers a place to browse and drive vehicles in person before completing purchases online.
Seven Stellantis dealerships acquired in recent months will stay open as franchised stores, while their vehicles are added to Carvana’s national online inventory.
Analysts say the sites may matter less as traditional local dealerships than as inventory hubs feeding Carvana’s broader e-commerce network across the U.S.
Carvana sold 596,641 cars in 2025, and the physical push targets a market where only 30% of buyers say they want to purchase a new car entirely online.
Without service bays, can Carvana's new car venture survive against dealers who profit most from repairs?
Is Carvana's entry the crack that finally breaks the century-old laws protecting traditional car dealerships?
Carvana’s $2 Billion Bet: How Acquiring 5 Stellantis Dealerships Signals the Hybrid Future of Auto Retail (2025–2026)
Overview
Carvana made a major shift in late 2025 by acquiring physical Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram dealerships from Stellantis, moving beyond its online-only roots. This decision was driven by the higher margins found in parts and service revenue, which traditional dealerships have long valued. The automotive retail sector is highly fragmented, and Carvana saw an opportunity to expand its reach and service offerings by leveraging both digital convenience and the continued importance of physical locations—still preferred by many car buyers. As a result, Carvana is positioning itself to benefit from expected industry consolidation and changing consumer preferences.