Europe's dealers fear automakers' crisis help may not be enough

VW Group's dealership organization in Europe has drafted an action paper to the automaker to safeguard the short-term liquidity of dealers and service partners. (Ulf Büschleb)

March 22, 2020 08:22 AM

Automakers are working to provide support to independent and manufacturer-owned dealerships as showrooms close all over Europe because of coronavirus restrictions -- but some dealers worry that the measures may not be enough.

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