Car Dealer Confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to Court of St. James

SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 12 -- The California Motor Car Dealers Association (CMCDA) announced today that car dealer member Robert H. Tuttle was confirmed by the U.S. Senate last week as Ambassador of the United States to Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Last month, Mr. Tuttle was appointed to the Court of St. James by President Bush.

"We know Bob Tuttle will do a great job representing our country's interests in Europe," said Peter Welch, CMCDA president. "He is a sterling example of a dealer that has not only earned the trust and loyalty of his franchisors, employees and customers, but also his government."

Over the years Mr. Tuttle has been an active member in CMCDA. He currently serves as Co-Managing Partner of Tuttle-Click Automotive Group, one of the largest dealers in America. He previously served as Assistant to the President and Director for Presidential Personnel to President Ronald Reagan.

About CMCDA

The California Motor Car Dealers Association (CMCDA) is a statewide trade association that represents the interests of more than 1,400 franchised new car dealer members. CMCDA members are primarily engaged in the retail sale and lease of new vehicles, and also engage in automotive service, repair and part sales. CMCDA promotes fair and ethical business practices through a wide range of educational programs, services and industry publications. For more information, visit CMCDA's Web site: www.cmcda.org