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Autonomous vehicles will make driving your own car as socially unacceptable, and expensive, as smoking | Opinion

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First reported by EV Central · 20 September at 4:00 pm

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EV Central·EV specialists·20 September at 4:00 pm

Autonomous vehicles will make driving your own car as socially unacceptable, and expensive, as smoking | Opinion

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  • Autonomous vehicles will make driving one's own car socially unacceptable
  • The shift will have significant consequences for Australian dealers
  • Dealers who adapt to the new landscape will thrive
  • Those who cling to traditional models will struggle to survive

For dealers: Australian dealers must rethink their sales strategies to remain relevant in a world where car ownership is no longer seen as desirable

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Autonomous vehicles will fundamentally alter the social norms surrounding car ownership, making driving one's own car as socially unacceptable as smoking

This shift will have a profound impact on the automotive industry, with significant consequences for Australian dealers who fail to adapt

The End of Private Car Ownership

As people increasingly view driving their own car as a relic of the past, showroom traffic will decline, and dealers will need to rethink their sales strategies to remain relevant

The writing is on the wall: dealers who cling to traditional sales models will struggle to survive in a world where car ownership is no longer seen as desirable

A New Era for Mobility

Dealers who pivot towards providing mobility services, rather than just selling cars, will be better positioned to thrive in this new landscape

By embracing autonomous vehicles and redefining their role in the industry, dealers can stay ahead of the curve and maintain a competitive edge

This week, dealers can take the first step towards this future by exploring partnerships with mobility service providers and investing in staff training to support this new paradigm