Chrysler: The automaker told 789 of its 3,189 dealers it is terminating their franchises. Good for efficiency, bad for market share.
Grade: D
Grade: D
Ford: Ford is making "targeted" cuts in its dealer body, focusing on its top 130 markets. Ford hopes to match Toyota's per-dealer sales volume by 2013.
Grade: B
General Motors: GM is planning to cut 2,600 dealerships, or about 40% by 2010. Good for efficiency, bad for market share.
Grade: D
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