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Japanese automaker says its local dealers would help staff the show

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updated 10:10 a.m. ET Nov. 28, 2008

CHICAGO - Nissan Motor Corp. will have a presence at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show after all.

In a swift reversal, the Japanese automaker said its local dealers would help staff the show in February. The company said Monday it would not attend due to financial constraints and a downturn in U.S. sales.

"After a careful review of this decision with our North Central Region management and our Chicago dealers, we have found a way to maintain a presence at the Chicago show through our dealers, while still demonstrating the fiscal responsibility required by these challenging times," the company said in a statement Thursday.

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Nissan also reiterated its plans to skip the Detroit North American International Auto Show in January.

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