WardsAuto Dealer 500

“When you face something like (a government-ordered shutdown), it makes you pause and think about why you do certain things,” says dealer Matt Serra.

“Good times create bad habits. and bad times create good habits,” says megadealer Joe Serra. 

The Wilde Automotive Family car dealership group increased sales after decreasing its store count.  

“When we look at what’s going on in our industry, it’s fantastic,” says NADA Chief Economist Steven Szakaly.

The 29th annual WardsAuto Dealer 500 bears out optimism surrounding today’s auto retailing industry.  

Starting out selling REOs, the Louisiana dealership group now holds 10 franchises.

Total revenues for the WardsAuto Dealer 500 increased from $50.3 billion in 2012 to $54 billion in 2013.