Chrysler cuts back at three local dealers

By Lindsay Barnes III |
Published online 3:33pm Thursday May 14th, 2009
and in print issue #0820 dated Thursday May 21st, 2009

news-chryslerChrysler announced today that they are closing 789 of their dealerships, and while no local dealerships are closing as of yet, three will stop selling Chrysler-made cars. According to a filing in federal bankruptcy court, Charlottesville's Battlefield Motors will stop selling the Jeep brand, Obaugh Ford in Staunton will no longer sell the Chrysler line, and Berrang GM/Chrysler will stop carrying Chryslers, Dodges, Dodge Trucks and Jeeps. More bad news is expected this week from General Motors, which is expected to close around 1,000 of its dealerships by Friday.
–updated May 14 at 11:30pm

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2 comments

lindsay May 14th, 2009 | 11:32pm

Dear WestBerkeleyFlats,

I misread the chart I cited. You are correct, of course, and I've made the correction above.

Sincerely,
Lindsay Barnes

WestBerkeleyFlats May 14th, 2009 | 6:46pm

Why was Obaugh Ford selling Cadillacs, a GM brand? And what does this have to do with Chrysler?