GM Auto Dealerships Seek Special Committee from GM Bankruptcy Trustee
Bankruptcy courts should not be used to circumvent rights under state laws, says NADA.
SURVEY RESULTS: More than Half of Readers Feel Dealership Closures Were “Reckless”
Forty percent believe the closures are necessary in order to stabilize the U.S. auto industry.
Congress Highlights Need to Slow Down Dealership Closings, Layoffs, Says NADA
NADA asks Congress, Obama, automakers to re-examine dealership decision.
GM to Close 1,100 Dealerships
The 1,100 dealerships have until October 2010 to cease operations.
Chrysler to Let Go of 789 Dealerships
Selected dealerships expected to cease operations in early June.
The Pulse: How Many Tire Dealerships Perform Automotive Service?
Each week, The Pulse provides insight into the buying, sourcing and brand-loyalty habits of counter personnel and professional technicians. This week, using Babcox Research, we look at the percentage of tire dealerships that perform automotive service and repair.
SURVEY RESULTS: Nearly Three Quarters Believe Right to Repair Legislation Will Benefit from Car Dealership Closings
Last week we asked readers to tell us whether they feel the increase in car dealership closings will have a positive impact on Right to Repair legislation.
New AAIA Study Shows that Vehicle Repairs Cost an Average of 34 Percent More at Dealerships
The study reveals dramatic differences in the costs of parts and labor between domestic and import vehicle nameplates and from city to city.
Automotive Dealerships Suffer Largest Decline on Record, Says Retail Expert
According to John Frith, vice president at Urban Science, the decline in automotive franchises was less than brick-and-mortar dealerships, implying consolidation.
The Pulse: Tire Dealership Ownership Breakdown
When asked about succession planning, only 16 percent said they plan to pass the family business down to a child.