TITLE

Communication top DCX priority, Falcon says

AUTHOR(S)

Harris, Donna

PUB. DATE

January 2001

SOURCE

Automotive News;1/29/2001, Vol. 75 Issue 5913, p16i

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Interview

ABSTRACT

Interviews Fernando Falcon, director of dealer relations for Chrysler, Plymouth, Jeep and Dodge, on DaimlerChrysler Corp.'s good rapport with its dealers. Continuation of good relationships despite a shake-up in management; Company's support for dealers in the automobile finance business.

ACCESSION #

4092490

 

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