Contact: Libby Newman
NewmanL@aiada.org
(703) 519-7800
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 18, 2020
Dealers: Our Stores are Essential to Society
Alexandria, VA (March 18, 2020) – As states and municipalities weigh further restrictions on public gatherings and “non-essential” businesses in the fight against the Covid-19 virus, Cody Lusk, President and CEO of the American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA), has one message to share: Auto dealerships and their service shops ARE essential to the communities they serve.
“These are uncharted waters for all of us. As Americans determine the best way to move forward and protect each other, AIADA asks that lawmakers keep in mind the tremendous value dealerships offer their cities and towns, and the many important services they perform – from brake repairs to addressing critical recalls to providing vehicles to essential workers who can no longer rely on public transportation. Dealers are working around the clock to ensure compliance with CDC guidelines and establish safe conditions for both their employees and customers. Local governments should allow them to continue to make available the essential services their communities require.”
For more on the positive impact America’s international nameplate dealers and their 578,000 employees have on our economy visit www.AIADA.org.
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About AIADA
Established in 1970, AIADA is and continues to be the only association whose sole purpose is to represent America’s international nameplate automobile franchises that sell and service the following brands in the United States: Acura, Aston Martin, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Ferrari, Genesis, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Maserati, Mazda, Mercedes, MINI, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Porsche, Rolls Royce, Scion, Smart, Subaru, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Volvo. These retailers have a positive economic impact both nationally and in the local communities they serve, providing over 578,000 American jobs. Visit AIADA online at www.aiada.org.
