November 24, 2023

Buying Your Next Hyundai on Amazon

Hey there, curious minds!

Have you ever imagined buying a car as easily as you order a book or a gadget from Amazon? Well, guess what, that day is not far off!

Amazon, the giant we all know for delivering everything from books to electronics right to our doorsteps, is now stepping into new territory - selling cars! Teaming up with Hyundai, they've announced something pretty exciting at the 2023 LA Auto Show. Starting in the second half of 2024, you'll be able to buy Hyundai cars directly from Amazon's website in the U.S. And it’s not stopping there; they plan to include more brands later on.

Imagine sitting in your living room, browsing through different cars just like you would for a new pair of shoes. You can pick the model, color, features – all according to what you like. Once you've made your choice, you can check out online, choosing how you want to pay and even how you want to finance it. Then, you can either pick up your new ride from a local dealership or get it delivered to your doorstep. It's like online shopping, but for cars!

You might wonder what this means for local car dealers. Well, it looks like they're in on the game too. When you buy a car on Amazon, it's actually sold by your local Hyundai dealer. So, they're still very much a part of the picture.

Mike Sullivan, the president and owner of several dealerships in the LA area, is quite excited about this development. He says partnering with Amazon will take customer service up a notch. Plus, it gives dealerships a chance to reach more customers, thanks to Amazon's huge online presence.

Amazon and Hyundai's partnership isn't just about selling cars. Hyundai's planning to use Amazon’s cloud services and even integrate Amazon's Alexa into their cars starting in 2025. So, it's safe to say this partnership is more than just a one-off thing.

So, there you have it. Buying a car might soon be as easy as clicking “Add to Cart” on Amazon. It's a big step into a new world for Amazon and a potential game-changer for us as customers. Keep an eye out, because the way we buy cars might just be about to change! 🚗💻🛒