Automotive Dealer Management System Market Outlook:
Automotive Dealer Management System Market size was valued at USD 5.9 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 13.1 billion by the end of 2035, rising at a CAGR of 9.3% during the forecast period, i.e., 2026-2035. In 2026, the industry size of automotive dealer management system is assessed at USD 6.4 billion.
The automotive dealer management system market is witnessing significant progress owing to the rising adoption of digital technologies, cloud-based platforms, and AI-based solutions in dealerships across the globe. According to the article published by Gitnux in December 2025, the U.S. car dealership industry, which was valued at over USD 1 trillion and employed 1.1 million people, is mostly digital-first, with 86% of buyers researching online and visiting only two dealerships on average. The study also observed that the fixed operations and finance & insurance currently contribute nearly half of dealer profits, wherein 95% of dealerships utilize dealer management systems to streamline operations, manage inventory, and handle digital leads. In addition to consumer behavior, high sales staff turnover, i.e., 67%, and rising online engagement are readily driving greater DMS adoption to improve both efficiency and profitability.
Furthermore, the automotive dealer management system market is rapidly evolving, in which AI and digital solutions are creating more personalized and efficient experiences, prompting more players to make investments in this field. For instance, in November 2025, Impel announced a strategic investment in Automotive Ventures Mobility Fund II, which focuses on early-stage AutoTech startups developing innovations in connectivity, robotics, urban mobility, and new energy solutions. Besides, the firm’s expertise and global scale will help these startups implement real-world solutions across thousands of dealerships. Hence, the partnership strengthens the ecosystem for dealers, OEMs, and technology providers, driving measurable improvements in performance and customer satisfaction. In addition, by supporting next-generation automotive technologies, this initiative is expected to accelerate automotive dealer management system market growth and redefine the future of automotive retail.
