Not legal in most US states, especially for established firms with outstanding dealer agreements. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Car_dealerships_in_North_America

Not legal in most US states, especially for established firms with outstanding dealer agreements. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Car_dealerships_in_North_America http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Car_dealerships_in_North_Americ...) A not insignificant portion of GM/Chrysler's restructuring costs were buyout payments for dealers, many of whom were not profitable.