Amazon (AMZN) has quietly expanded its car sales business over the past year and a half, WSJ reports

Amazon's expansion into car sales, now encompassing multiple brands and over 130 cities, signals a strategic move into a new market segment that can enhance its revenue streams.

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Amazon has expanded its car sales programme from an initial partnership with Hyundai to include brands such as Kia, Mazda, Subaru, Chevrolet and Jeep, and is now active in more than 130 cities, allowing customers to buy new vehicles like a Corvette directly through its platform, WSJ reports

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This development could increase competition for traditional auto dealerships and may prompt further initiatives from peers in the retail space. Investors should watch for its implications on Amazon's operational model and potential shifts in consumer shopping behaviors.

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