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Gail Kachadourian Howe
Reporter covering dealership buy-sells and retail for Automotive News
gail.howe@crain.com
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Gail Kachadourian Howe is a reporter covering dealership buy-sells, auto retailing and publicly held retailer Penske Automotive Group. She also has experience covering the finance and insurance industry. Howe rejoined Automotive News in 2022 after working as a staff reporter in 2006. She holds a master’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University and a bachelor’s degree in advertising from Michigan State University.

Latest from Gail Kachadourian Howe

Dealer, safety and consumer advocate Jack Fitzgerald Jr. dies

Fitzgerald Auto Malls founder Jack Fitzgerald Jr., a safety and consumer advocate, dies at 89.

Dealer Herb Chambers settles U.S. PPP loan fraud allegations

Dealer Herb Chambers, along with several of his companies and James Duchesneau, agreed to pay about $11.8 million to settle U.S. Small Business Administration loan fraud allegations.

Dealership buy-sell database updates: Top 150 groups included in 10 deals across 8 states

A South Carolina Volvo dealership was among the stores that traded hands in the latest buy-sell transactions tracked by Automotive News.

How Automotive News’ top 150 dealership groups list is compiled

The Automotive News Research & Data Center surveys dealerships across the country to be considered for the annual top 150 dealership groups list.

How many U.S. dealership owners will we have in 2050?

As the number of dealership owners has decreased since the 1940s, Automotive News looks at whether that decline will continue.

Top 150 dealership groups continue to grow strategically and consolidate the industry

The 2025 Automotive News list of the top 150 dealership groups is live. Find out who made our ranking this year, including newcomers.

Trump tariffs: Dealers confused but resilient in face of new reality

Automotive dealers and dealerships are faced with having to adapt to a big change: The Trump administration March 26 announced 25 percent tariffs for vehicles built outside the U.S. Many dealers say they are confused without more specifics, but pledge to adapt to the new reality.

Dealership buy-sell database updates: Details on 11 new transactions in 8 states

Dealership buyers such as CAR Group, Castle Automotive Group and Georgica Auto Holdings acquired dealerships in the latest transactions tracked by Automotive News.

U.S. car dealership count increases in 2024, throughput rises

Automotive News found the industry's average throughput increased in 2024 amid higher U.S. light-vehicle sales.

Porsche grows standalone U.S. dealership count with destination center design

Porsche is growing its number of exclusive dealerships in the U.S. The luxury automaker last year added 16 standalone stores.

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