General Motors will include its franchised dealers — and compensate them in some form — as part of its strategy around future software sales after a vehicle purchase, executives said.
GM is developing its approach toward the sale of vehicle software and services in conjunction with its dealer councils and boards, GM North America President Steve Carlisle said in an interview at the NADA Show. The automaker is drawing on its experience with its OnStar in-vehicle safety and security service.
Carlisle said GM is working on a financial aspect to the relationship with dealers, possibly as a commission or some other structure, but added that he would not call it revenue sharing.