On March 24 at the American Truck Dealers (ATD) Show in Las Vegas, I had the privilege of accepting the role of ATD chair. I am humbled and excited by the weight of this responsibility. There is much opportunity coming to truck dealers, and I urge everyone to take advantage. Truck sales are healthy as Class 8 orders continue to skyrocket, with…

Join ENERGY STAR and a dealer panel from dealerships who have earned ENERGY STAR certification as they highlight their energy management actions, review lessons learned, discuss why they decided to pursue certification and what certification has meant for their business.

Today, the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) issued its 2020 analysis of U.S. auto sales and the economy. “The coronavirus pandemic certainly impacted new light-vehicle sales in 2020, not to mention the U.S. economy as a whole,” said NADA chief economist Patrick Manzi. “Our forecast at the start of 2020 estimated new…

Local dealerships provide gainful employment for more than a million people nationwide, and companies doing business with dealerships employ another million workers.

What’s the secret sauce to creating a healthy work-life balance at the dealership while satisfying customers?

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Oct. 24, 2006) -The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) has elected Dale Willey as its 2007 chairman.  Willey is president of Dale Willey Automotive, in Lawrence, Kansas. Annette Sykora, dealer principal of Smith Ford Mercury in Slaton, Texas, and Smith South Plains Ford, Lincoln-Mercury, Dodge,…

Join experts from Botdoc and KPA to delve into the specific requirements of the FTC Safeguards Rule and strategies for compliance so dealerships can ensure end-to-end encryption between them and their customers with no pins, passwords, logins, apps or software to download for the customer.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Oct. 16, 2007)-The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) has elected Annette Sykora as its 2008 chairman. Sykora is dealer principal of Smith Ford Mercury in Slaton, Texas, and Smith South Plains Ford, Lincoln-Mercury, Dodge, Chrysler and Jeep in Levelland, Texas. John McEleney, president of McEleney…

I hope fellow truck dealers, their families and employees enjoyed Presidents' Day weekend—a time to appreciate the great leaders who build the foundation of our country. Over the past two years serving as ATD chairman, I’ve realized that good leadership is consistent, unwavering and, most of all, a collaboration among everyone involved. So in that…

In-dealership Consulting (IDC), an NADA/ATD-member service, brings the best practices of hundreds of dealerships directly to you—with a process that is designed to increase profitability and achieve affordable long-term results.