Driven to succeed: Herb Chambers Courtesy of:  Boston Business Journal Herb Chambers’ name is synonymous with his car dealership empire ­— ­as well as his ubiquitous commercial jingle. But Chambers, who never attended college, actually got his start selling copy machines, not cars, before he made the transition to dealerships in 1985. “I’ve always loved cars ever since I was a child,” he said. Despite the brutal automotive sales market, Chambers, who operates 45 dealerships across New England, has had a decent year by most accounts. October sales were up over last year, and year over year, sales volume will be comparable, although profitability is expected to improve because of cost controls, he said. In 2009, he opened four new dealerships. He … [Read more...]