The National Automobile Dealers Association won't go quietly into the night. They are continuing to fight for the Chrysler dealers who were cut yesterday, and the announcement earlier regarding General Motors announment with the reduction of some 1100 GM dealers by the end of 2010.
Source: NADA
WASHINGTON (May 15, 2009) -- General Motors’ plans to cut its dealer network are drastic and far-reaching and will impact more than 63,000 dealership employees and thousands of their sales and service customers.
We view GM’s action with a profound sense of sadness and disappointment.
GM’s decision comes through no fault of the dealers, who are, in many cases, family-run businesses that have been loyal partners with GM – through good times and bad – for multiple generations.
NADA fully expects GM to honor all its obligations to the affected dealers, whether or not they decide to wind down their operations. It’s critical for GM to treat each affected dealer fairly and equitably.
NADA will work aggressively on all fronts with regard to assisting these dealers during these historically challenging times.
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Friday, May 15, 2009
Thursday, May 14, 2009
NADA responds to Chrysler's dealer announcement
As the U.S. dealer network continues to take in the loss of 789 Chrysler, Dodge & Jeep dealerships. The National Automobile Dealers Association weighs in on the truth of the matter.
Source: NADA
Today’s announcement by Chrysler that it is rejecting 789 of its Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep dealers marks a very sad day in retail automotive history.
These dealers and their more than 40,000 employees have done nothing but proudly represent the Chrysler brand through good times and bad, and today find themselves left behind as the company reorganizes itself in bankruptcy court.
While NADA understands the realities of the current marketplace, we also know that dealers didn’t cause the situation that Chrysler finds itself in today. Furthermore, we believe that these draconian dealer cuts are not only misguided but counterproductive. Fewer dealers mean less revenue for the automakers. Dealers are the manufacturer’s customer; they buy the cars and parts and even the signs in front of their dealerships.
NADA fully expects Chrysler to honor all its obligations to the affected dealers who have been nothing but good partners over the years.
NADA will continue to work aggressively on all fronts with regard to assisting these dealers during these historically challenging times.
Source: NADA
Today’s announcement by Chrysler that it is rejecting 789 of its Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep dealers marks a very sad day in retail automotive history.
These dealers and their more than 40,000 employees have done nothing but proudly represent the Chrysler brand through good times and bad, and today find themselves left behind as the company reorganizes itself in bankruptcy court.
While NADA understands the realities of the current marketplace, we also know that dealers didn’t cause the situation that Chrysler finds itself in today. Furthermore, we believe that these draconian dealer cuts are not only misguided but counterproductive. Fewer dealers mean less revenue for the automakers. Dealers are the manufacturer’s customer; they buy the cars and parts and even the signs in front of their dealerships.
NADA fully expects Chrysler to honor all its obligations to the affected dealers who have been nothing but good partners over the years.
NADA will continue to work aggressively on all fronts with regard to assisting these dealers during these historically challenging times.
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