New light-vehicle sales in January were close to flat compared to this time last year. January’s SAAR of 16.84 million units represents an increase of 0.8%. However, raw sales numbers of 1.130 million units represent a slight decline of 0.2%. Light trucks represented more than 75% of all new light vehicles sold, and the red-hot crossover segment…

The EPA recently issued a final rule entitled, “Control of Air Pollution from New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards” for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles for model years 2027 and later. The rule imposes between $39 and $55 billion in new regulatory costs on the trucking industry.

TYSONS, Va. -- Through the first half of the year, commercial vehicle sales were just shy of 257,000 units—an increase of 13.5% compared to this time last year. Medium-duty truck sales were down slightly last month compared to June of last year but were up 5.0% through the first half of the year. Heavy-duty truck sales were up compared to June of…

“America’s auto dealers are putting people back to work,” said NADA Chairman Rhett Ricart in a recent video message to dealers, employees and customers. “We’re leading the way to reopen our doors, safely, and to help restart America’s economy efficiently.” Dealers across the country have been supporting their communities during this time…

It’s no exaggeration to say that commercial trucks keep America moving. And the nation’s commercial fleet could not keep moving without specialized service technicians like the team featured in NADA’s latest Workforce Initiative video. Kenworth of Louisiana began in 1968 as a family-owned business serving the commercial truck industry…

WASHINGTON (Aug. 8, 2012) - When Congress returns from its annual summer recess in September, a major legislative battle over taxes and debt reduction is likely to extend through a post-election session. “With Congress at home, dealers are urged to contact their Representatives and Senators to warn them that unless federal…

On a daily basis, America’s franchised auto dealers have to wear many hats — entrepreneurs, bosses, salesmen, buyers, mentors, community leaders – the list goes on and on. But there’s another equally important and influential role many auto dealers may not realize that they’re perfect for — industry advocates. More than 450 of NADA's most…

NEW ORLEANS (Jan. 27, 2014) - The nation's auto dealers are critical to the recovery and ongoing economic health of the United States, former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton told those gathered at the National Automobile Dealers Association Convention & Expo today in New Orleans. "Building and selling cars helped…

DEALERS TELL CONGRESS THAT CONSUMER NEEDS SHOULD DRIVE RESPONSIBLE FUEL ECONOMY INCREASE WASHINGTON (July 17, 2007) - New car and truck dealers from across the country are meeting today with key members of the House of Representatives in support of efforts to enact reasonable increases in the national Corporate Average Fuel Economy (…

The article below is sourced from Reuters Wire Service. The views and opinions expressed in this story are those of the Reuters Wire Service and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of NADA. Chrysler parent Stellantis said Tuesday it is recalling 1.4 million pickup trucks worldwide because tailgates may…