The City of Riverside third quarter 2013 sales tax update shows gross receipts for July through September sales were 7.9% higher than the same quarter one year ago. Actual sales rose 9.8% net of accounting anomalies. Robust sales and leasing activity from both new and used car dealers lifted automotive group returns. (Read more...) 

The Riverside Auto Center is comprised of 13 independent auto dealerships and has been an important part of the local Riverside business community for almost 50 years. The Auto Center is also a significant employer in the City with a combined workforce of over 1,500 employees and the dealers are a major contributor to the City's local tax base as vehicle sales are one of the City's largest sources of sales tax generation. (Read more...)