TYSONS, Va. (June 14, 2016) - Lexus ranked No. 1 overall among automotive brands in a recent survey that measured dealer sentiment of franchise value, automaker policies and automaker field staff. Toyota was second, followed by Subaru, Honda, Porsche, Ford, Mercedes-Benz, Kia, Jeep, and Audi. The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA)…

This dealer guide explains the importance of dealers complying with the Federal Excise Tax.

WASHINGTON (Oct. 10, 2012) -- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced today a consumer advisory on counterfeit air bags. Federal investigators have determined that thousands of counterfeit bags have been bought and installed in U.S. motor vehicles over the past three years. NHTSA also has determined that…

While overall employment at U.S. franchised new-car and -truck dealerships continues to rise, dealers say they are still having a hard time finding and hiring service technicians. “We could hire 20 to 30 auto techs immediately. Every store needs techs,” said Charlie Gilchrist, chairman of the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA). “…

NADA Chairman Wes Lutz and Vice Chairman Charlie Gilchrist joined other business leaders at the White House on Wednesday for a discussion with President Trump and senior administration officials about the nation’s growing economy and the Administration’s comprehensive workforce development efforts. The event came on the heels of a White House…

McLEAN, Va. (June 17, 2014) - America's franchised new-car dealer network provides numerous benefits to both consumers and auto manufacturers, says auto industry consultant Maryann Keller in a new report released today. According to the report, "Consumer Benefits of the Dealer Franchise System," factory-direct sales of new cars either sold…

NORTH CAROLINA DEALER DAVID WESTCOTT TAKES THE HELM OF NADA FOR 2013 ORLANDO, Fla. (Feb. 11, 2013) - Despite the industry and regulatory challenges of the moment and an uncertain future, David Westcott, the new chairman of the National Automobile Dealers Association, said he remains confident about the future of auto retailing. He said…

The best ideas we receive from our members are often well-thought-out processes that don’t require much investment or a commitment to a new vendor, just good efforts done the right way with some very good results at the store.

Robert “Bob” Giles, chairman and CEO of Giles Automotive in Lafayette, La., was named the 2022 TIME Dealer of the Year during an awards ceremony hosted at NADA Show 2022 in Las Vegas.

Catie Birabent started selling cars at age 19. Twenty-four years later, as the director of finance at Fowler Holding Company, she has made it her personal mission to mentor each woman working in sales or finance at the 11 Fowler Automotive dealerships.