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LJN's Franchising Business & Law Alert

February 2009

How to Fix the U.S. Auto Industry: A Dealership Perspective

By W. Michael Garner, Leonard A. Bellavia, Douglas M Mansfield and J. Todd Kennard

It is widely acknowledged that the financial bailout of the U.S. automobile industry will not be sufficient to return the industry to solid financial condition. Estimates are that manufacturing and distribution capacity is about 30% above likely demand for the foreseeable future, so a broad restructuring and downsizing is probably needed. FBLA asked legal experts what they would do to change laws affecting the relationships of auto manufacturers and auto dealers to accommodate the necessary restructuring.

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