Automotive News recognizes the top 150 dealerships across the U.S. for creating leading employee work environments. New for 2026 are six special recognition categories that spotlight how dealerships are raising the bar for employees. Rankings are also included for three size categories: small, 15-999 dealership group employees; medium, 1,000-4,999 dealership group employees; large, 5,000 or more dealership group employees.
Source: Workforce Research Group, Automotive News
Methodology: Automotive News partner Workforce Research Group collected and analyzed confidential employee surveys and management information to compile the overall list. The company aided editors in selecting category finalists and winners.
