Nissan North America Inc.'s announcement Monday that it would pull out of the auto shows in Chicago and Detroit upset local dealers, and negotiations ensued Tuesday.
"There will be an announcement early next week," said Nissan dealer Saul Rosen, who chairs both the regional and national dealer advisory boards. He declined further comment.
The Chicago Automobile Trade Association, which produces the Chicago Auto Show, declined comment on whether Japan's No. 3 automaker had changed its tune.
But the association's spokesman, Paul Brian, said, "We're certainly optimistic, and it would be marvelous if they did. It would be a testimonial to a terrific group of dealers, who have worked very hard to make Nissan the No. 4-selling brand in Chicago."
Nissan officials could not be reached for comment Wednesday morning.
In canceling its plans to exhibit at the Chicago and Detroit shows, the company said the move was aimed at cutting costs during tough times for the industry. It rolled out its new products at the Los Angeles show earlier this month.
The Chicago Auto Show, which opens in February, is the city's largest public show, drawing an estimated 1 million visitors.
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