Ed Schmidt consolidating

A local auto dealer is consolidating its operations

Ed Schmidt is closing its Maumee location and moving business to its dealership in Perrysburg

That means the used car lot and Hummer lot will also be relocated and some jobs could be lost

The dealership says in the current market a single-focused location will better serve customers in Northwest Ohio

Also Ed Schmidt has signed dealership agreements with two Chinese automakers — Brillance and Shuanghuan Noble

There are no Chinese vehicles sold here at the present time said Greg Goatley Ed Schmidt Automotive General Manager we will have the first one in Northwest Ohio It s a unique vehicle their design is a little bit different

The Chinese-made Noble is similar to the Smart Car and it s expected to arrive at the dealership within the next 60 days

Brillance will be on the lot sometime by thr end of summer 2010