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Ron Tonkin Family of Dealerships Future Bright for Dealers, Says Tonkin

New NADA chairman stresses importance of NADA, urges automakers to craft new relationships with dealers


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Ron Tonkin Family of Dealerships Portland car dealer Ed Tonkin helms national auto association

Portland car dealer Ed Tonkin helms national auto association
By Laura Gunderson, The Oregonian
February 15, 2010, 6:07PM

Edward C. Tonkin took over the top job at the National Automobile Dealers Association on Monday, accepting a role his father, Ron Tonkin, patriarch of the Portland family's dealership chain, took on 21 years ago.

"This chairmanship of NADA is not about me, it's about you. It's about us, together," Tonkin, 55, told attendees of the association's annua… Continue

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Ron Tonkin Family of Dealerships Dealers will see more of NADA in 2010, Tonkin says

Dealers will see more of NADA in 2010, Tonkin says
Chrissie Thompson
Automotive News | February 15, 2010 - 4:24 pm EST

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Dealers who questioned whether the National Automobile Dealers Association was doing enough last year will see the dealer group up close in 2010, said Ed Tonkin, who today became NADA chairman.
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Ron Tonkin Family of Dealerships Tonkin: 2010 is a time to heal wounds


Amy Wilson
Automotive News | February 8, 2010 - 12:01 am EST


Ed Tonkin takes over as chairman of the National Automobile Dealers Association after a year fraught with problems for dealers and the industry.

More than 1,700 dealerships closed last year, most because of financial problems or re… Continue

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Ron Tonkin Family of Dealerships Ed Tonkin Featured in Dealer Magazine


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Ron Tonkin Family of Dealerships 50 VISIONARY DEALERS

50 VISIONARY DEALERS Mark Rechtin Automotive News November 9, 2009 - 12:01 am ET The word "firebrand" isn't always a compliment, but Ron Tonkin wears it as a badge of honor. The septuagenarian owner of the multifranchise dealership group that bears his name bore the torch for embattled dealers in the late 1980s when the Detroit 3 were pinching dealer profits. His fierce speeches and use of the national media sought to defend dealers' bottom lines. During his one-year chairmanship of the Nati… Continue

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Ron Tonkin Family of Dealerships Some auto dealers mail Clunker customers refunds for scrap value

By Jonathan Brinckman, The Oregonian October 14, 2009, 6:05PM Some people who bought a new car under the federal Cash for Clunkers program are getting more then the original $3,500 or $4,500 price break. They're also getting a check for the scrap value of the clunker. The federal government only required that car dealers tell buyers what that scrap value would likely be. But beyond saying dealers could keep $50 of it, it didn't say where money should go. One Portland dealership chain announc… Continue

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Ron Tonkin Family of Dealerships Feels like déjà vu - A Tonkin (this time it's Ed) takes NADA's reins amid upheaval

Mark Rechtin Automotive News | October 12, 2009 - 12:01 am EST PORTLAND, Ore. -- Ed Tonkin is well-versed in the legacy that his father, Ron, created as head of the National Automobile Dealers Association 20 years ago. "My dad was a firebrand," said Tonkin, 54, recalling Ron's battles against manufacturers' fleet subsidies in the late 1980s. "He took a very… Continue

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Ron Tonkin Family of Dealerships Why the Ron Tonkin Family of Dealerships uses AutoCheck

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Ron Tonkin Family of Dealerships Oregon Ducati Dealer Helps Charities

Portland , OR — Portland’s premiere Italian motorcycle dealership, MotoCorsa, announces “Riding for the Rose City” charity drive. “Riding for the Rose City ” is MotoCorsa’s way of celebrating 11 years of business and unprecedented success. Now the largest Ducati dealership in North America, this Portland business is supporting five local charities to give back to the city which has supported it. MotoCorsa has partnered with Portland community support programs Loaves and Fishes, Outside In, JOIN… Continue

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Ron Tonkin Family of Dealerships NADA Elects Oregon Dealer Ed Tonkin as 2010 Chairman

WASHINGTON (Sept. 24, 2009) – The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) has elected Edward C. Tonkin as chairman for 2010. Tonkin is vice president and general counsel of Ron Tonkin Dealerships in Portland, Ore. “It’s humbling to be elected by your peers to such an important position,” says Tonkin. “It’s an honor.” Tonkin, who earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Washington, says his knowledge of the law will help lead the association through a myriad of legislat… Continue

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Ron Tonkin Family of Dealerships Ducati Dealership establishes sales record

Against All Odds - Portland, OR Ducati Dealership establishes sales record for most motorcycles sold in a month by a Ducati North America store. Read Article Continue

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Ron Tonkin Family of Dealerships 60-Day Satisfaction Guarantee at Ron Tonkin Chevrolet

We know that your new vehicle purchase is an important one. And we're so certain you'll love your new Chevy, we're proud to offer our 60-day Satisfaction Guarantee. How does it work? Simple: * When you purchase a new Chevy keep it for 30 days. * If you're not 100% happy with it after 30 days, you have 30 more days to bring it back. * We'll refund the actual price you paid to the participating dealer, less any rebates plus applicable sales tax.*… Continue

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Ron Tonkin Family of Dealerships Ron Tonkin Family of Dealerships - Make A Wish Golf Tournament 2009

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Ron Tonkin Family of Dealerships Clunker Dealers: Where's MY Money? Tonkin Family Dealerships' owner Ron Tonkin on waiting reimbursement from the 'Clunkers' program.

Clunker Dealers: Where's MY Money? Tonkin Family Dealerships' owner Ron Tonkin on waiting reimbursement from the 'Clunkers' program. Continue

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Ron Tonkin Family of Dealerships www.wouldyoubuyacaronline.com

The Ron Tonkin Family of Dealerships is sponsoring a group of MBA students from Portland State University. They’re working on a business project to assess consumer preferences related to online purchasing of automobiles. We'd greatly appreciate your participation in a brief online survey. All responses are totally anonymous and it should take only 5-10 minutes to complete. Please also pass this along to anyone you know who may be interested in participating. Thanks! http://www.wouldyoubuyacaron… Continue

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Ron Tonkin Family of Dealerships Cash for Clunkers: Perspectives from sales, environmental, and financial perspectives

August 8th, 2009 - Guests are Ed Tonkin from Ron Tonkin Dealerships and Vice Chair of the National Automobile Dealers, Chris Hagerbaumer from the Oregon Environmental Council, and Brian Adams, an Associate Professor of Finance at the University of Portland View Video Continue

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Ron Tonkin Family of Dealerships Ron Tonkin Family of Dealerships - Cash for Clunkers

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Ron Tonkin Family of Dealerships Dealers, Detroit Look for Boost From 'Clunkers'

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Ron Tonkin Family of Dealerships What happens to your clunker?

CNN's Jason Carroll looks at what will happen to the thousands of cars traded in under the Cash for Clunkers program. Continue

Added by Ron Tonkin Family of Dealerships on August 5, 2009 at 12:42pm — No Comments

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