Chrysler News

Washington, D.C., Nov 16, 2008  -  As the U.S. Congress considers support for the domestic automobile industry, a select group of Chrysler’s U.S. dealer network will visit Capitol Hill on Tuesday, November 18 and Wednesday, November 19 to discuss their concerns regarding the impact of the global financial and liquidity crisis in their communities across the country. The dealers will specifically voice their support for temporary financial assistance for the domestic auto industry.

Thirty-three dealers representing 25 states will make Capitol Hill visits to key Republican and Democrat Members of Congress, as well as to the Bush Administration. The group consists of Chrysler’s 18-member National Dealer Council, as well as 15 additional dealers who have requested to participate.

Three Chrysler dealer principles will hold a media roundtable on Monday, November 17 to discuss the dealers’ efforts to have their voices heard in Washington. The media roundtable will begin at 12:30 p.m. at the Capitol Hill office of NADA, 412 First Street SE, Second Floor.

FACTS ON CHRYSLER’S U.S. DEALER NETWORK 

• There are 3,372 Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge dealerships in the United States, directly employing more than 140,000 people (End of September 2008). 
• In 2007, Chrysler’s U.S. dealers generated $105 billion revenue. 
• In 2007, Chrysler’s U.S. dealers spent $575 million on advertising. 
• In 2008 through September, Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge dealers invested $132 million solely to upgrade their U.S. facilities.

Source: Chrysler Media Services