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The definitions of sales differ between manufacturers and dealerships, and this discrepancy significantly impacts the reported numbers. While manufacturers count cars sold to dealerships as sales, cars sitting idle on dealership lots do not reflect actual consumer purchases. These vehicles often undergo price cuts or return to manufacturers if they remain unsold for prolonged periods. Moreover, dealers may incur costs for holding unsold inventory, which pressures manufacturers to strategize their production and inventory more meticulously.