2025 Pub. 1 Issue 1 Feature

In September, Western North Carolina was devastated by the unprecedented destruction of Hurricane Helene. Families lost their homes, businesses were left in ruins, and entire communities faced an uncertain future.

As we move through 2025, one thing remains clear — the resilience of dealers. Despite shifting market conditions, regulatory challenges and ongoing threats to the franchise system, franchised dealers continue to be the backbone of their communities.