Ford Canada proposes merging dealerships

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Ford Motor Company of Canada Ltd. is putting forward a plan for a dramatic restructuring of its dealership network in Canada. The proposal would include merging Lincoln-Mercury and Ford dealerships in important markets across the country. The proposal to merge Lincoln-Mercury and Ford dealerships will allow Ford to cut the number of dealers it has in the markets where it operates too many dealerships. The proposal will also allow Ford's dealership network to be a more accurate indicator of sales. A dealer familiar with the plan said that the proposal is intended to apply economies of scale to the marketplace.

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Is putting forward a plan for a dramatic restructuring of its dealership network in Canada

Motor Vehicle Dealers, Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers, Automotive dealers, Ford Motor Company of Canada Ltd., Article

No plan to buy dealerships that would compete with its outlets: GM Canada

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General Motors of Canada Ltd has announced that it has no plans to acquire dealerships that would compete with independently owned retail outlets. The company is selling its products through three major outlets - Chevrolet-Oldsmobile, Pontiac-Buick and Saturn-Saab-Isuzu. GM Canada's parent has recently announced that it will set up General Motors Retail Holdings to acquire or partner with auto dealerships in the largest 130 US markets.

Automobiles, Automobile Manufacturing

GM Canada revved up over Camaro

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General Manager of General Motors Canada is planning to start the production of company's muscle car Camaro in Canadian facility. The car was exhibited at Canadian International Auto Show held in Toronto.

TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT, Planning, Transportation equipment industry, Company business planning