GM SUPERSTORES TO RISE IN VALLEY.Byline: Gregory J. Wilcox Daily News Staff Writer The expected shake-down of General Motors dealerships in the Valley area began this week, the Daily News has learned, with a handful of long-time dealerships closing and three superstores This is a list of superstores by country. Multi-national
Valley Pontiac GMC GMC See: Guaranteed Mortgage Certificate Buick at 4610 Lankershim Blvd. in North Hollywood closed Thursday, the same day that Woodland Hills Chevrolet/Honda at 6111 Topanga Canyon Blvd. dropped the Chevy nameplate. Operations at both facilities moved to the new Century Van Nuys GM Superstore su·per·store n. A very large retail store that stocks highly diversified merchandise, such as groceries, toys, and camera equipment, or a wide variety of mechandise in a specific product line, such as computers or sporting goods. in the 5600 block of Van Nuys Boulevard, site of the former Century Chevrolet Geo and Century Oldsmobile stores. In Valencia, the former Parkway Motors dealership recently became the Parkway General Motors Superstore. Owner Bob Bakshi already had a Cadillac Cadillac expensive automobile and status symbol. [Trademarks: Crowley Trade, 83] See : Luxury and GMC franchise and he bought Pontiac and Buick nameplates after the Valencia Pontiac/Buick dealership closed last week. ``I think it's the way to go,'' Bakshi said. ``I really believe they are trying to `Saturnize' the Valley by having one or two big dealers with a big area.'' GM will also convert the Competition Chevrolet dealership in Northridge into a North Valley superstore, but the timetable was unclear on Friday. Sales manager sales manager n → gerente m/f de ventas sales manager n → directeur commercial sales manager sale n → Gus Garcia said GM already owns the dealership but he does not know when the facility will be rededicated. ``We said we were making changes in the San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley Valley, southern California, U.S. Northwest of central Los Angeles, the valley is bounded by the San Gabriel, Santa Susana, and Santa Monica mountains and the Simi Hills. , and what you are seeing is the forerunner A family of ATM adapters from Marconi (formerly Fore Systems). See Marconi. of these changes,'' said GM spokeswoman Ann ANN, Scotch law. Half a year's stipend over and above what is owing for the incumbency due to a minister's relict, or child, or next of kin, after his decease. Wishaw. Also, an abbreviation of annus, year; also of annates. In the old law French writers, ann or rather an, signifies a year. Marie Sylvester. ``We think that they ultimately will be very good for the business health of the San Fernando Valley.'' She declined to discuss the company's plans in detail, as did Jeff Sammet, general manager of the Van Nuys facility. Sylvester said a formal announcement will be made early next week. The superstore format is part of the auto company's effort to boost sales locally, which have been lagging Lagging Strategy used by a firm to stall payments, normally in response to exchange rate projections. despite a surging economy. GM has a 13 percent share of the Valley's car and truck market, compared with a 20 percent share statewide and 31 percent for the nation. ``To say that we're disappointed with our sales in the Valley is putting it mildly. Our numbers in the region are absolutely terrible,'' Sylvester told the Daily News in December after the consolidation plan first surfaced. The new superstore concept seems to be working in Santa Clarita Santa Clarita, city (1990 pop. 110,642), Los Angeles co., S Calif., suburb 30 mi (48 km) NW of downtown Los Angeles, on the Santa Clara River; inc. 1987. Situated in the Santa Clara valley and nearby canyons, Santa Clarita includes the former towns of Canyon Country, . Bakshi said his business has already picked up 20 percent to 25 percent since becoming a superstore. ``It will take a couple of more months to really get going, but overall the strategy GM has is very good,'' he said. Officials at Valley Pontiac did not return phone calls seeking comment. Safi Nabi, sales manager at Woodland Hills Honda honda a quick release metal eyelet for the end of a lariat. When the restrained animal is no longer required it is not necessary to slacken off the loop and pull it over the head—a very great advantage when working with wild cattle or unbroken horses. , said General Motors had taken almost all the 1998 Chevrolet models from that facility by Thursday. Being a single nameplate store should help the operations, he said. ``We weren't getting full support from either (Honda or Chevrolet), so we just decided to become a single-point store,'' he said. The new 1997 models that remain on the lot will be sold as used cars, he said. Not all of the GM dealers were jumping at the chance to sell out to a superstore operation. Steve Livingston, owner of Livingston Pontiac/Buick on Topanga Canyon Boulevard in Woodland Hills, said he resisted several offers to sell his store back to GM. It's been in his family since 1960. ``The bottom line is I'm just real happy doing what I've done. I've got wonderful employees, some who have been here 35 years, and I'm not ready to throw them out,'' he said. ``We're doing great, so there is no reason to give up.'' COMING OF SUPERSTORES Newest store: Century Van Nuys GM Superstore in the 5600 block of Van Nuys Boulevard. The superstore will include the former Century Chevrolet Geo and Century Oldsmobile in Van Nuys, the former Valley Pontiac GMC Buick at 4610 Lankershim Blvd. in North Hollywood and the GM operation of Woodland Hills Chevrolet/Honda at 6111 Topanga Canyon Blvd. CAPTION(S): Photo PHOTO (Color) This site in Van Nuys will be home to GM's new superstore. Phil McCarten/Daily News |
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