WASHINGTON (March 26, 2010) – The following is a statement by Ed Tonkin, chairman of the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA):
“The announcement by Chrysler today of its intent to reinstate 50 dealers is a move in the right direction. This, coupled with previous contracts or Letters of Intent awarded to 36 other closed dealerships, brings the total to 86 dealerships that could be reinstated. NADA views this as a good faith effort, and hopes that this carries forward in Chrysler’s continuing settlement and arbitration discussions with the other terminated dealers.”
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About NADA: The National Automobile Dealers Association, founded in 1917, is located just outside the nation’s capital. NADA represents nearly 17,000 new-car and truck dealers, with about 37,500 franchises, both domestic and international. For timely and comprehensive coverage of the auto industry, visit http://www.nadafrontpage.com/, the association’s new online magazine.
Contacts:
David Hyatt
Vice President
NADA Public Affairs
(703) 821-7120
dhyatt@nada.org
Charles Cyrill
Director of Public Relations
NADA Public Affairs
(216) 870-8837 (mobile)
(703) 821-7121
ccyrill@nada.org