Breaking News Jim Ziegler has resigned from Dealer Magazine after 14years

Jim Ziegler, widely read columnist with Dealer Magazine has resigned after being with the magazine since the beginning in 1997. Ziegler will issue press releases in weeks upcoming about where he will resurface.

Where do you think Jim Ziegler should resurface? Why?

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Comment by Brian K. Martin on June 27, 2011 at 9:45pm: Well Jim is a pioneer in the business; as was his father, and the great Jackie B. Cooper. I do not consider this resigning, but another great chapter in the story book of Mr. Jim Ziegler. As with all the greats in the business, there is another car deal out there for him to work, and another great story to be told. As with all the legends in the business he maybe gone for now, but will return another day soon, because as we have all learned throughout the years you might leave the car business, but the car business will never leave you. Congratulations Jim Ziegler on a wonderful run with Dealer Magazine. You will be missed. We do look forward to you resurfacing on the other side.

Comment by Tom Gorham on June 25, 2011 at 11:45am: Jim is my favorite read in Dealer Magazine. Love the way he writes and his courage and commitment to dealers. Well be waiting to hear where he goes next!

Comment by Ricardo Rondinelli on June 25, 2011 at 10:47am: Readers of Dealer Magazine will miss out Jim's articles. Pretty soon the Alpha Dawg will again entertain us with his "right to the point" (like it or not) articles. Just let us know where you resurface.

Comment by NANCY SIMMONS on June 24, 2011 at 12:16pm: Each and every month, I look forward to the publication of Dealer Magazine to be released and with mad anxiety flip over to Jim's article. I repeatedly think to myself... "He did it again..He outdid himself!" His writing is pure brilliance, comprised in a conversational mode giving the reader the sense they are sitting in Jim and Debbie's living room, with Sadie jumping from the sofa while sipping Louis XIII Cognac from a fine shot glass! Jim speaks truth. Pure and simple...His research is current and crisp and without holding back any punches, good or bad, he tells it like it is! Refreshing commentary in this industry for all involved in this fantastic industry of ours!!!! Dealer Magazine's loss will certainly allow another publication to prosper...Good Luck Alpha Dawg and wherever you CHOOSE to land, your Alpha Dawg tribe will be there for sure!

Comment by Henry J. Doig on June 24, 2011 at 9:42am: The Great thing about Ziegler is that he has "Common Sense" and knows how to apply it to the automotive industry. Whoever can snag this "big fish" will have a "Trophy" associated with their organization!!!

Comment by James Easter on June 24, 2011 at 9:39am: Alpha Dawg will be back "on the point" real soon I'm sure...ya can't stop the Dawg!

Comment by Bernard Boule on June 24, 2011 at 9:11am: It really doesn't matter where Jim chooses to (and I hate to use the term) resurface. I'd rather think of him as landing somewhere. I can't even imagine him going underground. All that matters is that he does land somewhere, and soon. This industry needs the insightful commentary he has been providing for so many years. Dealer Magazine will find itself struggling without his content. My bet is that there will be a great competition for his services. Whoever wins will virtually be assured of an even more successful publication as readership will explode.

Best of luck to you Jim. I look forward to reading more from you soon.

Comment by Bryan Armstrong on June 23, 2011 at 11:21pm: It's sad that in the political machinations and polarization of our Industry, it's the Dealers that lose. Best of luck my friend, thank God for twitter.

Comment by Ric McCoy on June 23, 2011 at 10:29pm: Each month I always looked forward to reading the Dealer Advocate by Jim Ziegler. The "tell it like is" Alpha Dawg was always on the point, and has been the most popular read among the dealer body for years. Jim didn't have a problem speaking his mind, or what was on mind of most people, but were afraid to speak out. The energy, attitude and genuine passion Jim shared in his rantings and writings have been an inspiration to many. I appreciate all the sweat equity Dawg... I throughly enjoyed your ink. Your ramblings will most definitely be missed. As Mark states below, "we know you will find a new home where you can share your insights" soon. In the mean time... Kick back, grab a snifter and relax.

Comment by Keith Shetterly on June 23, 2011 at 9:55pm: Jim has been a great source of inspiration and information, for me as well as thousands--but he really won me over when he got such a kick out of me putting Ralph in a ninja outfit. ;)