# The Shake-Up Coming for Car Dealerships

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Podcast: [The Journal.](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-journal-547598)
Published: 2026-05-28T21:05:00+00:00
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## Resource

There’s finally another way to buy a new car, as companies like Carvana and Volkswagen’s new brand Scout are challenging the traditional dealership model. WSJ’s Christopher Otts explains how a decades-old system is starting to show some wear. Jessica Mendoza hosts.Further Listening: - Why People Aren't Lining Up for This $120,000 Job - The Repo Man Is Busier Than Ever Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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