Which dealers made the most of the government's Cash for Clunkers program? Two California firms grab the No. 1 and No. 2 spots, but at No. 21 was New Port Richey's Hyundai dealership, which sold 405 vehicles, according to an analysis by The Associated Press. Below is a sampling of car dealers ranked in the top 25, based on number of sales. ...more

November 6, 2009

Add the Brandon Auto Mall to the list of car dealers closing in the Bay area. ...more

October 1, 2009

With the recent closures of two Suzuki car dealerships, this low-price Japanese brand has disappeared from new car lots in Hillsborough County. ...more

January 30, 2009

With the recent closures of two Suzuki car dealerships, this low-price Japanese brand has disappeared from new car lots in Hillsborough County. ...more

January 28, 2009

Ernie Haire Ford caught a break Tuesday when a federal bankruptcy judge ordered several major banks to continue lending to the dealership's customers. ...more

January 7, 2009

Ernie Haire Ford caught a break Tuesday when a federal bankruptcy judge ordered several major banks to continue lending to the bankrupt dealership's customers. ...more

January 6, 2009

Ernie Haire Ford Inc. of Tampa has filed for bankruptcy protection, boosting to at least five the number of local auto dealerships that have faltered in the troubled economy. ...more

November 26, 2008