Ventura County auto dealerships are reeling from the spillover of a nationwide economic collapse that is forcing them to consolidate or close. Business has fallen off so severely that cities , the ones that rely heavily on sales taxes generated by new- and used-vehicle purchases , are bracing for reduced revenue. For the full story visit www.venturacountystar.com/news/2008/oct/12/downturn-is-hurting-cities-car-dealerships-auto/