Dealership construction projects booming in automotive retail world

A vertical Volkswagen dealership in Chicago. — A glammed-up Volkswagen storefront in downtown Chicago makes use of vertical space in the city, where such space is a premium. (SYNTHESIS ARCHITECTS)

January 17, 2025 12:00 PM

Rotating construction projects like musical chairs help keep business growing for Jim Ellis Automotive Group. It has invested about $200 million since 2018 on new-build and renovation projects.

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