Dealerships scramble after thefts, vandalism, fires put losses in millions

The looters and vandals shattered showroom windows, burned two pricey AMG performance cars and broke windshields and spray- painted four more vehicles at Mercedes-Benz of Oakland in California. The extensive damage from the May 29 incident could top $3.5 million, estimates Ash Zaki, CEO of Euromotors Auto Group, which operates the dealership.