Facepalmtacular: Toyota Sues Dealer for Expanding

*The_Blur* · 07-01-2010, 03:12 PM

This is where I would usually say something sarcastic, but Toyota has me so baffled by this one that I all I can do is tell it how it is.

Toyota has sued a gargantuan dealership chain for expanding into another region.

The expansion includes acquiring Lexus and Scion franchises.

Evidence suggests that Toyota does not want Group 1 to sell those vehicles.

Toyota has not publicly explained the objection.

Leftlane reported the article.

Discuss.

Are there enough facepalms yet?

lil_chef · 07-01-2010, 03:17 PM

really?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

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im at a loss for words.....

Camaro Lives On · 07-01-2010, 03:21 PM

Um... WHAT?!?! Ya... that makes a lot of sense

FenwickHockey65 · 07-01-2010, 03:25 PM

shank0668 · 07-01-2010, 03:28 PM

Lol.... WTF

FenwickHockey65 · 07-01-2010, 03:31 PM

Would Group 1 Toyota like to change their name to Group 1 Chevrolet, Group 1 Buick-GMC, or Group 1 Cadillac?

PQ · 07-01-2010, 03:33 PM

I don't see the problem.

I'm tired of seeing companies try to expand their business and be as successful as they can.

Sarcasm

Brokinarrow · 07-01-2010, 03:47 PM

Is it because Toyota is afraid of this group 1 building some sort of monopoly?? but no... that doesn't make sense either... i dunno, just

lil_chef · 07-01-2010, 05:27 PM

toyota will have to give a reason why soon enough if they continue to pursue legal action.

SS 376 · 07-01-2010, 05:46 PM

I can see some reasons why Toyota might oppose it. It could think Group 1 is going to become overextended, financially or otherwise. If Group 1 were to go under, I don't think Toyota wants it dragging down 100+ dealers with it. Two, selling cars doesn't necessarily equal happy customers. I can think of a couple dealer chains that sell plenty of cars but that I would NEVER go to again. If you're doing a shit job with the outlets you already have, why would the parent company want you acquiring more? Three, my guess is Group 1 and Toyota had a contract. Don't like the terms? Then sell Hondas or Nissans.

lil_chef · 07-01-2010, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS 376

I can see some reasons why Toyota might oppose it. It could think Group 1 is going to become overextended, financially or otherwise. If Group 1 were to go under, I don't think Toyota wants it dragging down 100+ dealers with it. Two, selling cars doesn't necessarily equal happy customers. I can think of a couple dealer chains that sell plenty of cars but that I would NEVER go to again. If you're doing a shit job with the outlets you already have, why would the parent company want you acquiring more? Three, my guess is Group 1 and Toyota had a contract. Don't like the terms? Then sell Hondas or Nissans.

so toyota addresses its concern about group 1 overextending itself financially by suing them and further reducing Group 1's cash reservoir? seems either unlikely or extremely stupid.

guiLT · 07-01-2010, 11:09 PM

There were 16 facepalms in that, Blur... LOL.

Once again Toyota, you fail.

*The_Blur* · 07-01-2010, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guiLT

There were 16 facepalms in that, Blur... LOL.

Once again Toyota, you fail.

That must be why my head hurts. I should sue Toyota for giving me a headache.

Rallysport · 07-01-2010, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The_Blur

That must be why my head hurts. I should sue Toyota for giving me a headache.

toyota may have given youa headache, but unfortunately for some, toyota has given much worse. If you want to sue, get in line.....the back of the line starts down around the block!

07-01-2010, 03:12 PM	#1
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FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	Would Group 1 Toyota like to change their name to Group 1 Chevrolet, Group 1 Buick-GMC, or Group 1 Cadillac? __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

07-01-2010, 03:33 PM	#7
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,717 View My Garage	I don't see the problem. I'm tired of seeing companies try to expand their business and be as successful as they can. Sarcasm __________________

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Brokinarrow Drives: 2012 Honda NC700x Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Indianola, IA Posts: 5,317 View My Garage	Is it because Toyota is afraid of this group 1 building some sort of monopoly?? but no... that doesn't make sense either... i dunno, just __________________

07-01-2010, 03:17 PM	#2
lil_chef Banned Drives: 2010 Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 1,823	really?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? ............................... ............................... ................. im at a loss for words.....

07-01-2010, 03:21 PM	#3
Camaro Lives On Force RECON Drives: 2005 Saab 9-5 2.3T Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Terre Haute, IN Posts: 1,687 View My Garage	Um... WHAT?!?! Ya... that makes a lot of sense

07-01-2010, 03:28 PM	#5
shank0668 Drives: '14 LML/'06 LJ/'76 Trans Am Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,438 View My Garage	Lol.... WTF

07-01-2010, 05:27 PM	#9
lil_chef Banned Drives: 2010 Mustang GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 1,823	toyota will have to give a reason why soon enough if they continue to pursue legal action.

07-01-2010, 05:46 PM	#10
SS 376 Drives: 2010 IBM 1SS (Former) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NoVA Posts: 2,031	I can see some reasons why Toyota might oppose it. It could think Group 1 is going to become overextended, financially or otherwise. If Group 1 were to go under, I don't think Toyota wants it dragging down 100+ dealers with it. Two, selling cars doesn't necessarily equal happy customers. I can think of a couple dealer chains that sell plenty of cars but that I would NEVER go to again. If you're doing a shit job with the outlets you already have, why would the parent company want you acquiring more? Three, my guess is Group 1 and Toyota had a contract. Don't like the terms? Then sell Hondas or Nissans.

07-01-2010, 11:09 PM	#12
guiLT Tampa Gulf Coast Family Drives: 2001 Maxima Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 6,585 View My Garage	There were 16 facepalms in that, Blur... LOL. Once again Toyota, you fail. __________________

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