Whereas GM prefers not to advertise its exploits in the arbitrator's court, Chrysler is a bit more talkative and keeps on releasing info about the hearings as they become available.
Only yesterday, Chrysler announced it has won its case against three more dealerships: Hinckley Dodge (UT), Tenafly Chrysler Jeep (NJ) and Midway Motors (MA). Three stores in Ohio, Ganley Chrysler, Ganley Dodge and Ganley East, were dismissed.
"Chrysler Group is pleased the arbitrators agreed with the difficult dealer decisions made during the bankruptcy proceedings. Chrysler presented evidence during the arbitration hearings that demonstrated the Company employed sound business judgment in restructuring its dealer network," Chrysler says in a statement.
"Chrysler is confident the difficult decisions made during bankruptcy will continue to position the Company for sustainable success and, ultimately, will enable the Company to repay the U.S. Taxpayer in a timely manner."
Chrysler rejected last year 789 dealers, leaving it at the time with a network comprising 2,385 showrooms, 1,364 of which in rural communities, 592 in Metro areas and 429 in secondary markets.
The carmaker revived 50 of them in March this year, based on criteria such as the benefits they have to offer to customers or the fact that they are located in areas where no other Chrysler dealers are located.
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