My older brother works at a marketing consultancy in Detroit. (Urban Science Applications - http://www.urbanscience.com) The great majority of their business is automotive in nature. Anywho, the business started as a supplier of expert witnesses in lawsuits related to the opening of new automotive dealerships. Fighting a lawsuit filed by existing dealers is a normal and expected part of opening a new dealership - enough so to build a business case around it. My point being this isn't exactly news. Besides, the east side really needs a Benz dealer nearby - my mom was forced to drive an Oldsmobile!

- JimY