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Amazon announces online car sales for the first time, starting with Hyundai
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Starting next year, you’ll be able to buy a car on Amazon for the first time. The company announced a deal with Hyundai that will allow dealerships to sell cars through the site.
Previously, customers could browse car showrooms and compare prices on Amazon but not actually buy a car. That will change next year when several Hyundai dealers start to list models for sale on the site.
Customers can browse cars on the site and make a purchase using their preferred payment methods. They can then choose to pick the car up at a nearby dealership or have it delivered to their home at their convenience.
Importantly, the end seller is still the dealer
Importantly, the end seller of the vehicle is still the dealer; Amazon’s platform will be the…
