10/10/2008 23:30. OAKLAND — Despite the downturn in the economy, the second largest Toyota Scion dealership in Northern California will open in Oakland in time for the holidays.

Starting the first week of December, the new 200,000-square-foot facility officially will open for business along Oakport Street, a frontage road also known as "Auto Mile."

City officials think the $32 million project will help generate badly needed sales tax revenue as well as more local jobs.

"I hope this will change the way people perceive Oakland and that they will see that it is a safe place to do business and create job opportunities," said Councilman Larry Reid (Elmhurst-East Oakland). Toyota will be one of two other auto dealerships, including Lexus and Infiniti, in his district.

Reid has worked closely with Super... // Inside Bay Area

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First News Article: Oakland Tribune, 10/10/2008 11:18