Originally Posted by Racinartist

But, many facets of the 'Gubment' DID (and continue to) support and coddle to the corrupt auto unions. Yea yea, I know I know, I'm gonna' get a lot of sh*t for my take on unions. Trust me, I'm used to it! Either way, they are a large reason the American auto industry is in the mess it's in. Agree with me or not, the facts are there for the finding without a whole lot of effort searching for them. Ridiculous payscales/benefits packages alone have been a cancer in the American auto industry for more than a quarter century. And it DOES suck for the rank and files, but they've also benefited from the union's lobbying and stranglehold on the auto companies for years, and weren't willing to see or speak up against what was going on because being a union member benefited their bank accounts.

With THAT said, I scanned the list quick and saw about 30 dealerships in NJ alone. With 2/3 or more of those within an hour of me. And probably another half-dozen or more in east central PA (also within an hour or so drive). The crazy thing is NJ isn't even as big as central TX. Just populated as hell. Neither one of the 3 dealerships I have dealt with is on the list though. It sure has to suck to work for Dodge at this point.

Originally Posted by SilverGhost1

The two dealers I have dealth with are both getting the axe; 23 Dodge in Butler, NJ (where I bought my truck) and John Hine Dodge here in San Diego. I can see 23 Dodge closing. It was never busy. But John Hine? He is one of the largest dealers in San Diego. This one I am shocked about.