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AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Chrysler Group this week reiterated claims that it's following legal procedures with dealers correctly and is "looking forward to moving beyond the arbitration process."

The automaker indicated through a spokesperson that fewer than 30 cases remain to be arbitrated. As of Tuesday, Mike Palese also revealed 59 case decisions have been rendered, with the OEM prevailing 44 times.

Of the dealers that do prevail, the company maintained its position about carrying out legally mandated protocols.

"Chrysler Group is required by federal statute to issue a customary and usual Letter of Intent (LOI) to dealers that prevail in arbitration. Chrysler is meeting this legal requirement and is looking forward to discussions with prevailing dealers. These discussions are — and will remain — private business matters," the automaker declared in a statement.

"Chrysler is also looking forward to moving beyond the arbitration process and completing our dealer network plans. The decisions to select dealers for the company's new and right-sized dealer network were carefully considered as part of Chrysler's Genesis Project," the company went on to state.

Chrysler also contends how the arbitration process is unfolding reinforces its overall dealer network strategy.

"The determinations of a great majority of the arbitrators continue to reflect the belief that the company's decisions were not only appropriate, but essential to its survival," management insisted.

"Further, arbitrator determinations have reflected the understanding that single brand Chrysler dealerships will not be profitable and viable in the future with lower vehicle sales amid intensifying competition," executives continued.

Chrysler's latest arbitration statement wrapped up with a peak into how the manufacturer's dealer body now is operating.

"Indeed, placing all four brands under one roof in new facilities has already resulted in enhanced sales and profitability for the new Genesis dealerships," Chrysler concluded.