Detroit Auto Dealers Association, Inc., et al.; Proposed Consent Agreement With Analysis To Aid Public Comment

Resumo

In settlement of alleged violations of federal law prohibiting unfair acts and practices and unfair methods of competition, this consent agreement represents two identical consent agreements with two different groups of respondents (one group of respondents associated with the sale of GM, Ford, Lincoln-Mercury and Volkswagen Vehicles; and the other group of respondents associated with the sale of Chrysler, Plymouth and Dodge vehicles), accepted subject to final Commission approval, would require, among other things, one hundred and forty six Detroit-area automobile dealerships, owners and managers, and dealer associations to stay open at least 62 hours a week for a year. In addition, the agreement would prohibit the respondents from entering into, continuing or carrying out any agreement to establish, fix or maintain any hours of operation.