How top 150 dealership group list is compiled

The Automotive News Research & Data Center surveys U.S. dealership groups to determine its annual ranking of the top 150 groups.

Some large groups that may have qualified for the top 150 declined to respond to Automotive News' survey.

Those retailers include Berkshire Hathaway Automotive, which perennially placed among the top 10 under its former owner, Van Tuyl Group. Another retailing giant that did not participate is Automotive Management Services Inc., of West Palm Beach, Fla., which supports the group of stores owned by Terry Taylor.

Twelve groups that participated last year did not fill out surveys in 2023.

Braman Dealerships, No. 21 last year, declined to participate this year, as did Lia Auto Group, No. 53, and Kody Holdings, No. 119, a year ago.

Several other groups listed last year did not respond. They include West Herr Automotive Group Inc., No. 17, and Zeigler Auto Group, No. 44, a year ago.

Thirteen of the top 150 groups are new to the list, while five return after an absence.

Of the new arrivals, Envision Motors, of West Covina, Calif., ranks highest at No. 53. McGovern Automotive Group, of Newton, Mass., is next at No. 65, followed by Page Auto, of Coral Springs, Fla., at No. 86.

To make sure your dealership group gets a survey for next year's list, contact the Automotive News Research & Data Center at autonews.com/topdealersurvey.