John Nolan Ford

More than 90 employees will lose their jobs when John Nolan Ford closes its dealership in Oakley. The general sales manager of the dealership at 3250 Highland Ave said the Nolans have decided to sell the franchise back to Ford. He said Ford has been trying to reduce their dealer body due to a decline in market share. There's just not enough business to go around, he said. Cincinnati-area car dealers are facing increasing pressure to close or sell, thanks to declining sales by U.S. automakers and a surplus of local dealerships selling domestic autos. Industry experts are expecting a shakeout that will reduce the total number of local dealerships by 10 percent to 30 percent, according to a story in the Business Courier's June 20 edition.