Number of U.S. car dealer rises for first time in a decade

For the first time in a decade, the number of new car dealerships in the United States has risen. Mind you, it wasn't a large increase, but the 66 additional dealerships represent a 0.4 percent increase that brings the U.S. total to 17,725. That's an encouraging economic sign considering we haven't seen any growth in ten years. According to Detroit-based retail consulting firm Urban Science, that growth is occurring in and around metropolitan areas, which an 0.7 percent increase in the number of new car dealerships. Conversely, however, rural areas fell by 0.5 percent. Still, the overall picture is healthier for U.S.

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