# Radical Change in Selling Used Cars eBay and GM Team Up By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-02-10 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebay-motors-gm-used-cars References: [leblogauto](http://www.leblogauto.com/2008/02/gm-passe-ses-annonces-sur-ebay.html#more-13638) In a huge coup for eBay, every [General Motors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-infotainment-system) dealer will put their certified used cars on [eBay Motors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-consignment-platform). eBay has fought hard battles for market share against Autotrader.com and the like. For used car buyers this means less hassle. Over 3,000 dealers will participate to radically change the used car market **Implications** - The online world has created many alternatives to real-life occurrences. [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facebook1) is to Generation Y what the dorm room was for Generation X, and YouTube may have officially replaced open mic night; thus, companies like GM are looking for ways to move their consumers' experiences to an online platform in hopes to suit the time. Other companies can surely benefit by doing the same. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Online Car Sales:** Traditional car dealerships seek to expand their customer base by offering online car sales platforms. - **Ecommerce Auto Collaboration:** eBay Motors partners with GM to streamline the selling process for used cars through their eCommerce platform. - **Certified Used Cars:** Car manufacturers and eCommerce platforms partner to offer certified used cars as a hassle-free option for consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** Auto companies can leverage eCommerce platforms to streamline the selling process for used cars and expand their customer base. - **Ecommerce:** eCommerce platforms can increase their market share by partnering with traditional industries such as automotive to expand their offerings. - **Marketplace:** Online marketplaces can disrupt traditional industries by providing a more efficient and convenient platform for buyers and sellers to connect. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Online Car Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-partners-with-amazon.md) - [Retailer-Enabled Car Sales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-autos.md) - [Certified eCommerce Vehicle Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ford-and-amazon-autos.md) - [Car-Buying E-Commerce Sites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cazoo.md) - [Car-Specific Video Commerce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-commerce1.md) - [Online Car Retailer Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clutch-ad.md) - [Online Car Retailer Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deflate-the-dealership.md) - [Automotive Metaverse Boutiques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metaverse-boutique.md) - [Data-Driven Automotive Retailer Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automotive-retailer.md)