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New Federal “Beneficial Ownership Information” Reporting Requirement: Begins Jan. 1 with Existing Business Deadline Generally Jan. 1, 2025
Beginning Jan. 1, 2024, new Federal regulations go into effect that will require many corporations, limited liability companies, and other U.S. and foreign entities created in or registered to do business in the United States to report information about their beneficial owners—the persons who ultimately own or control the company—to the U.S.…
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Marketing Manager
The Marketing Manager studies the dealership's customer base and the automotive retail market in the area to develop effective programs for soliciting business.
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Information Systems Manager
The dealership information systems manager directs and coordinates activities related to the management, acquisition, installation and maintenance of internal communications and information systems and related equipment.
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General Receptionist Greeter
Receives callers at the dealership, determines the nature of their business and directs callers to their destination. Answers basic inquiries, routes incoming calls, takes messages and provides basic information to all callers.
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General Office Clerk
The General Office Clerk assists the office manager by performing a variety of duties.
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General Manager
The General Manager assumes responsibility and is accountable for customer retention and the profitability of each department in the dealership on behalf of the dealer.
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General Cashier
The General Cashier receives payment for products or services sold by the dealership and plays a key role in maintaining or creating customer satisfaction for the business transaction.
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File Clerk
The File Clerk organizes dealership records in an efficient manner enabling easy and quick retrieval.
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Education Training Manager
Education Training Manager plans, coordinates and directs personnel training and staff development programs for the dealership.
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Customer Service Representative
The Customer Service Representative serves as a liaison between the dealership and its customers and represents the dealership at various public relations events.
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Controller
The Controller reports the financial condition of the total dealership to the dealer/general manager regularly and accurately, among other duties.
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Comptroller
The Comptroller reports the financial condition of the total dealership to the dealer/general manager regularly and accurately, along with other duties.
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Chief Financial Officer
Directs the dealership's financial planning and accounting practices, as well as its relationship with lending institutions, shareholders and the financial community by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate managers.
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Chief Executive Officer
The Chief Executive Officer manages and directs the dealership toward its primary objectives, based on profit and return on capital, by performing a variety of duties personally or through subordinate managers.
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NADA Executive Staff - John Beckman
John Beckman serves as NADA’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, working across the organization on strategy and operations, as well as development of new business opportunities. Mr. Beckman also oversees NADA’s Dealership Operations, Membership, Information Technology and Economics and Data Analytics.
John brings more than…
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NADA Issues Updated Driven Guide to the FTC Safeguards Rule
Updated Driven Guide to the FTC Safeguards Rule
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OSHA Releases National Employer COVID-19 “Vaccination-or-Test” Mandate
Today the Occupational Health and Safety Administration issued a pre-publication emergency temporary standard (ETS) mandating that most employers with 100 or more employees generally require that those employees be either (1) fully vaccinated or (2) tested weekly for COVID-19. The ETS will take effect when published (likely tomorrow, November 5,…
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FTC Announces $10 Million Settlement with Illinois Dealership Group for Alleged Unlawful Add-On Charges and Discriminatory Conduct
FTC enters into a proposed $10 million dollar settlement.
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Arm Your Dealership with the Right One-Two Punch for Security
What would it be like to open your dealership on Monday mornings and be more likely to receive reports of deterred intrusions than losses needing to be written off?
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Automotive Industry Changes Women’s Lives, GM Says
In honor of Women’s History Month, NADA is honoring women in auto retail like Kennedy, who work every day to make dealerships a great place for women to develop a career and succeed professionally.
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NADA Board of Directors - David Hammer
David Hammer is dealer principal of Contemporary Automotive Inc. in Milford, N.H.
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NADA Show 2023 Call for Speakers
Calling all thought leaders, innovators and dynamic presenters who can engage their audience and initiate thought-provoking discussions!
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NADA Board of Directors – Lane Nichols
Lane Nichols is dealer principal of Gene’s Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Fairbanks, Alaska.
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NADA Board of Directors – Scott McCandless
Scott McCandless is president of McCandless Truck Center in Aurora, Co.
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New ASE Adopt-A-School Program Offers Two-Way Street to Technician Recruitment
The ASE Education Foundation’s new Adopt-A-School program is a great opportunity for dealers to give back and receive business benefits as well.
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Three Big Shifts: Transportation Policy in the Biden Administration
What dealers can expect in transportation policy over the next five years.
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Dealerships embracing EVs in Rural Texas
Dealers are investing in EV infrastructure, equipment, training and tools.
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NADA Board of Directors – Sydney "Sid" Dillon
Sid Dillon is president of Sid Dillon Chevrolet in Fremont, Neb.
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‘The Future is Female’ at America’s Auto Dealerships
Women bring a lot to the auto retail industry, including a strong work ethic, empathy for their co-workers and customers, and a variety of communication styles.
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NADA Donates $25,000 to the Travis Mills Foundation at NADA Show 2022
LAS VEGAS (March 14, 2022)—The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) presented a $25,000 donation to the Travis Mills Foundation on Sunday, March 13 at NADA Show 2022.
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NADA Names Carmen Hinton of Carter Myers Automotive’s Valley Subaru as Winner of 5th Annual Women Driving Auto Retail Video Contest
LAS VEGAS (March 13, 2022)—Today, at NADA Show 2022, the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) named Carmen Hinton as the winner of the 5th annual Women Driving Auto Retail Video Contest, sponsored exclusively by Stellantis.
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Assurant Continues Support for NADA Foundation’s Workforce Initiative with $25,000 Donation
LAS VEGAS (March 12, 2022)—Assurant, Inc., a global provider of lifestyle and housing solutions that support, protect and connect major consumer purchases like automobiles, has contributed $25,000 through its Assurant Foundation to the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Foundation’s Workforce Initiative. Senior vice president of…
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Incoming 2022 NADA Chairman Mike Alford: Dealers are Essential to the Coming EV Era
LAS VEGAS (March 12, 2022)—In his first remarks as 2022 NADA Chairman, Mike Alford encouraged America’s franchised auto dealers to seize the opportunities brought about by the coming wave of new electric vehicle models, and by the proliferation of vehicle products and services available to customers after the point of sale.
Alford, who…
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NADA Announces Dealership Electric Vehicle Education Program with the Center for Sustainable Energy and Plug In America
LAS VEGAS (March 11, 2022)—Today, the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) announced a new program, in collaboration with the Center for Sustainable Energy and Plug In America, to greatly enhance electric vehicle (EV) education at franchised dealerships nationwide. The dealership EV training program developed through this partnership is…
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Outgoing 2021 NADA Chairman Paul Walser Highlights the Defining Moment for Auto Dealers
LAS VEGAS (March 11, 2022)—In his outgoing remarks as 2021 NADA Chairman, Paul Walser underscored the challenges and changes impacting the auto retail industry and called on dealers to adapt to threats and focus on the future of auto retailing.
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Franchised New-Car Dealers Donate $25,000 to Three Square Food Bank of Las Vegas
TYSONS, Va. (March 8, 2022)—In support of the cities that host its annual show, NADA announced a $25,000 donation to the Three Square Food Bank in Las Vegas. Established in 2007, Three Square is Southern Nevada's only food bank and the area's largest hunger-relief organization.
“There are more than 131,000 children living in a food-…
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NADA Announces Post-Show 2022 Hybrid Content
We’re excited to introduce the new NADA 2022 Post-Show Hybrid Content!
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Celebrating the Auto Retail Industry: NADA Show 2022 Closes
NADA Show 2022 crossed the finish line on Sunday, March 13, waving the checker flag on four days of education, networking, make meetings and best-in-the-industry event programming, including an inspirational afternoon General Session featuring Ret. U.S. Army Staff Sergeant and Recalibrated Warrior Travis Mills.
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Simplifying EV Charging Starts at the Dealership, Chargeway Founder Says
The fuel source may not be the same, but everything else about driving an electric vehicle (EV) is the same.
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Want an Aftermarket Touchpoint? There Will Be App for That, Venture Capitalist Says
Blame it on Bezos. Jeff Bezos’ Amazon has conditioned all of us to shop online and got consumers accustomed to the (almost) instant gratification of ordering something online and having it delivered to our homes.
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NADA Supports Dealers on EVs and OEM Relationships
NADA continues to work on behalf of the franchised dealer body, supporting dealers and providing the tools and education they need to tackle the biggest transformation in the industry’s 122-year history—the predominance of electric vehicles (EVs) coming onto the market.
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It’s a Great Time to Be a Truck Dealer, Says ATD’s New Chairman
For America’s truck dealers, it’s a whole new year, with a new ATD chairman, a new ATD president and a whole new ATD Show location this year.
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2022 NADA Chairman: ‘We’re Energized and Ready to Show Everyone What We’re Made Of’
The air was electric as incoming 2022 NADA Chairman Michael Alford took the keys from outgoing Chairman Paul Walser on day three of NADA Show 2022.
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A Few Minutes with ATD Chairman Steve Bassett
It’s been an action-packed few days for attendees of the ATD Show 2022, which wrapped up on Saturday
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The Race is On for Better Digital Marketing, Says Affinitiv President
It was slightly longer than the three minutes advertised, but Saturday’s Affinitiv Digital Daily session, “Three Ways to Reduce Advertising Waste in Three Minutes,” did give a speedy overview of some areas where a dealership could better optimize their digital marketing efforts.
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How to Make Dealerships the No. 1 Resource for EV Buyers
With electric vehicles (EVs) lining up on the horizon and zooming into the nearest local showroom, auto dealers are preparing today to serve the EV customer of tomorrow by investing in training, education, infrastructure and, most importantly, positioning themselves as EV retail experts and resources for these new buyers.
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Dealers, OEMs, Vendors Make the Case for Technology Standards in Auto Retailing
Imagine driving a car in a city without standard road widths or margins, without standard traffic separators, signals or signage?
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Looking for Employees? Get Involved in Your Local Schools, Foundation Heads Say
Auto dealerships that need to hire good service technicians don’t need to go far to find them, according to Mike Coley, President of ASE Education Foundation.
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Auto Dealers Can Expect Another Great Year, NADA Chief Economist Says
All dealership departments saw “significant gains,” especially compared to COVID-impacted 2020 numbers.
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Accelerated Change Takes Center Stage at NADA Show with News, Announcements
A Recap of Day Two
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Consumers Have Spoken: Local Dealerships Are the Preferred Place to Buy EVs
Consumers looking to buy electric vehicles (EVs) today are different than the early EV adopters, who were more tech-savvy, cutting-edge and into newness for the sake of newness.
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Why Dealers Should Keep Advertising on TV
“Television viewership has never been higher. People have been working from home for two years,” Seitter said.
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Win Friends, Sell Cars by Influencing Customers via Digital
What do Aristotle and auto dealers have in common? They’re both adept in the art of artificial influence, according to Joe St. John, Senior Vice President of Business Development at Stone Eagle.
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Focus on the Customer and the Right Metrics, Marketing Panel Says
The key, the panel agreed, is to focus on the customer journey and be prepared to meet the customer at each step of that process.
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Google Announces New Vehicle Ad Platform at NADA Show 2022
The future of auto retail is digital, and thanks to Google that future is accelerating in a major way.
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Dealers: Get in Line to Get Electrified, Says E-Mobility Expert
Dealerships that want to go all-in on electrification are in a race—a race for load capacity, according to Sean Gouda, Executive Vice President, Future Energy.
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Who’s the Best at Selling Cars? Probably Not a Tech Company, Reporter Says
The dealership of tomorrow is definitely electric—but it’s more of an electric evolution, not a revolution, according to Bloomberg Intelligence analyst Kevin Tynan.
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Experience the Future at NADA Show 2022: A Recap of Day One
After more than a year apart, NADA Show returned live and in-person to Las Vegas on Thursday, March 10—and the Auto Industry Event of the Year is bigger, better, and more electric than ever.
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What Google Analytics Can Tell Dealers
When it comes to digital advertising dollars, every dealer wants to know where the money is going and is it being well spent?
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What NADA Education Programs Can Do for Your Entire Team
As dealers work to find, hire and retain qualified employees, they do have an ace up their sleeve: NADA training and education programs, said Steve Park, Senior Vice President of Dealership Operations at NADA, during a Thursday session on the NADA Show Live Stage.
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‘Electrification is an Entrepreneur’s Paradise,’ Says Solar Entrepreneur
Dealers are currently in the driver’s seat when it comes to electric vehicles (EV).
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Women Driving Auto Retail: Empowering Women in the Industry
NADA is committed to empowering the voices of women working in the auto industry like Musante not just in March, but year-round.
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ATAE Opt-In for Affinity Provider Proton Dealership IT
ATAEs seeking to help promote Proton Dealership IT as an NADA Affinity Provider should fill out the form below.
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NADA Affinity Provider: Proton Dealership IT
Proton Dealership IT provides an IT department and Cyber Security Operations center tailored specifically to automotive retail. Proton’s highly experienced cyber security team proactively monitors and maintains a suite of cyber security solutions to better safeguard your dealership from malicious attacks, such as ransomware, phishing, and data…
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Super Session on EVs: Plugging Into What’s Possible
NADA Show 2022 Spotlights Electrification
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Mark Walberg Joins Impressive Lineup of Main Stage Speakers
TV host to interview Michael Strahan at NADA Show 2022
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OSHA Injury and Illness Electronic Reporting Deadline Looms
Dealerships are required to electronically file 2020 employee workplace injury and illness records (for 300A) with OSHA by March 2.
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NADA 20 Group Membership Benefits
NADA 20 Group offers unrivaled expertise and resources. With an average of 25 years of automotive retail experience, NADA consultants have the association's resources at their fingertips to help guide their groups on industry hot topics and issues.
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New Leadership Coming to ATD
Everything ATD does is for the benefit of nearly 2,000 truck dealer members across the country.
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NADA Show 2022 Spotlights Electrification
Dealers have questions. NADA has the answers. Get ready to EVolve your learning on this hot topic.
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VW Sees Growing Challenges Next Year on Inflation, Downturn (Bloomberg)
The article below is sourced from Bloomberg Wire Service. The views and opinions expressed in this story are those of the Bloomberg Wire Service and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of NADA.
Volkswagen AG Chief Financial Officer Arno Antlitz said he expects next year to be “even more challenging” than…
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California OKs $2.9 Billion to Double Car Chargers in State (Bloomberg)
The article below is sourced from Bloomberg Wire Service. The views and opinions expressed in this story are those of the Bloomberg Wire Service and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of NADA.
California will spend $2.9 billion building out its network of electric vehicle chargers and hydrogen fueling…
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Mercedes-Benz Gears Up Powertrain Network for EVs From 2024 (Reuters)
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.
Mercedes-Benz laid out on Wednesday an over 1 billion-euro ($1.06 billion) plan to adapt its global production…
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Growing Popularity of Trucks Dents Fuel-Economy Gains, US Finds (Bloomberg)
The article below is sourced from Bloomberg Wire Service. The views and opinions expressed in this story are those of the Bloomberg Wire Service and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of NADA.
The rising popularity of large trucks and sport utility vehicles is slowing the auto industry’s…
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Chrysler Parent Stellantis Recalls 1.4 Million Pickup Trucks Over Tailgate Issue (Reuters)
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…
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Safeguards Implementation Extension: A Win for Dealers During This Holiday Season
Recently the staff at NADA shared some very positive news that will greatly help all dealers comply with an important but complicated policy change. On November 15, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it is extending the December 9, 2022 deadline for financial institutions to fully comply with all of the requirements of the FTC…
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Toyota to Outline 3-year EV Plan Changes to Suppliers -Sources (Reuters)
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.
Toyota Motor Corp is expected to outline adjustments to its electric vehicle (EV) strategy to key suppliers early…
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U.S. Finalizes $2.5 Billion Loan to GM, LG Battery Joint Venture (Reuters)
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.
The U.S. Energy Department said on Monday it had finalized a $2.5 billion low-cost loan to a joint venture of…
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The Future of Automotive Retail at NADA Show 2023
Because everything’s bigger in Texas, we’re offering not just one but two Super Sessions during NADA Show 2023!
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Empowering Women in Power at NADA Show 2023
The annual high-profile networking and education event Women Driving Auto Retail offers opportunity to share ideas and learn not only from the men and women leading the charge in shaping auto retail, but also from fearless examples in other industries.
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Union Wins Vote in First US Electric Vehicle Battery Plant (Bloomberg)
The article below is sourced from Bloomberg Wire Service. The views and opinions expressed in this story are those of the Bloomberg Wire Service and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of NADA.
The United Auto Workers union won an election at a General Motors Co. and LG Energy Solution Ltd. electric-car…
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Auto’s Death of Manual and the Acceleration of Automation
Join Mark Membreno, Senior Account Executive at Yooz, for this webinar to learn how to accelerate strategic financial decisions with real-time, up-to-date data and analytics when you need it by automating the entire P2P workflow.
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Used Vehicle Wholesale Prices in Steady Decline
This week, the used vehicle retailer Carvana saw its shares plummet by more than 40 percent in a single day. This steep drop came after a record year in 2021 with over $12.8 billion in revenue. Carvana’s descent is just one indication of the falling used car market.
Wholesale prices of used vehicles have reached their lowest level in more than…
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Swiss Government May Ban EV Use This Winter to Conserve Electricity
The plan supposedly outlines two separate phases of restrictions.
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Buy a Ford and Save the World: Ford’s Commitment to an Electric Future
When American auto giant Ford announced that it planned to use exclusively renewable energy by 2035, a lot of eyebrows were raised.
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Mazda to announce new roadmap with expanded EV plans
Mazda will reportedly reveal an updated mid-term plan this month, with changes to its electric vehicle strategy.
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Dodge Is Reinventing Its Dealerships' Service Departments as EV Speed Shops
With the future of Dodge performance heading towards electric power, you might be wondering how are you going to tune and upgrade your Charger Daytona EV into a high-horsepower beast.
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General Motors to develop new EV battery separator
General Motors is partnering with Microvast, a battery manufacturer, to develop special EV battery separator technology and build a plant in the U.S.
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Review: 2023 Nissan Ariya turns over a new Leaf for brand
The 2023 Nissan Ariya not only represents the best new ground-up Nissan in years, it also reorients a brand that has seemed adrift since its erstwhile leader, Carlos Ghosn, ran afoul of the law.
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Ford Doubled Its EV Sales by Tripling Its EV Model Lineup
The Ford Motor Company is struggling to satiate the demand for its vehicles. In its October sales report, Ford stated that vehicle sales are down ten percent compared to October 2022, while orders for 2023 model-year vehicles are up 134 percent.
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Georgia lands EV battery parts plant after company gets $178M grant
A Belgian company is expanding its operations in Augusta by building a new electric vehicle battery component factory.
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2023 could be active year for state dealer franchise legislation
Next year may shape up to be an active year for dealer franchise legislation in state capitals.
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Automakers, South Korea Urge U.S. to Tap Commercial EV Tax Credit (Reuters)
Many automakers and the South Korean government are urging the Biden administration to tap a commercial electric vehicle tax credit to boost consumer EV access, a plan that could help ease concerns over a climate bill approved in Congress.
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U.S. Agency Opens Safety Probes into Honda, Jeep, Ram Vehicles (Reuters)
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is opening new safety probes into 1.72 million Honda vehicles, 230,000 Jeeps and 390,077 Ram trucks.
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Recent Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Settlement with Dealership Underscores Importance of Equal Pay
The Equal Pay Act and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination based on pay and retaliation against employees who request pay equal to employees of the opposite sex. Recently, the EEOC announced a settlement with a dealership to pay $62,500 and provide other relief to settle a pay discrimination and retaliation lawsuit…
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Future Proofing Your Dealership Group
In this webinar, dealers will hear from Business Succession Planners, The Rawls Group, and Dealership Buy-Sell Advisors, Haig Partners on how to future-proof your business and create control over the future you envision.
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Give the Gift of Education With NADA Show 2023
Looking for the ideal holiday gift? Share NADA Show 2023 with your family, friends and colleagues, and give the gift of education!
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2023 Fuel Economy Guide Now Available By law, dealers must provide the Guide to customers upon request
2023 Fuel Economy Guide - required and available
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Losing Value: Which Used Vehicles’ Prices Drop the Most in 5 Years?
While used car values shot up at the end of 2021, not all models have seen the spike.
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Dealers Bring Food to Local Tables Across the Country
This holiday season, auto dealers across the country are rolling up their sleeves and opening their checkbooks to support their communities.
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The 10 Used Cars That Hold Their Value Best After 5 Years
Used car prices jumped during the height of the pandemic as supply chain delays created a gap between available late-model cars and market demand.
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How to Save Time and Control Costs in 2023
Join Doug Austin, CEO of StrategicSource, for this webinar as he addresses strategies to reduce costs, mitigate risks, drive new efficiencies, and save labor across an organization.
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Sneak Peek of NADA Show Roundup at Gilley’s
Join us as we kickoff NADA Show, January 26, in Dallas.
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Gains on the Service Lane
Join Valvoline for this webinar as they discuss service lane insights and solutions to streamline dealership service processes and create an excellent service lane experience for the customer.
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ATD Applauds Senate Republican Letter Urging Achievable EPA NOx Emissions Standards
TYSONS, Va. (Nov. 17, 2022)—Today Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and 16 Senators sent a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) urging the agency to ensure its pending nitrogen oxide (NOx) emission rule is technologically achievable and affordable.
The EPA’s proposed rule, issued in March, includes two options for further reducing…
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Chrysler Recalling 280,000 Heavy-Duty Trucks for Fire Risks (Reuters)
Chrysler-parent Stellantis is recalling 280,000 Ram heavy-duty diesel trucks worldwide for fire risks, a filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and a company statement showed on Thursday.
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Mark Moats Ford: ‘Making It Work’ for More Than 106 Years
In 1916, at the age of 38, Edwin B. Moats left his jobs farming and working for the B&O Railroad and decided to sell Allen automobiles being assembled about 70 miles east of his hometown of Sherwood, Ohio.
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Reflecting Our Community: Apache Employee Shares the Importance of Indigenous Peoples on Arizona Dealer Team
The signs and lots may look similar, but auto dealerships are unique, local businesses, reflective of the communities they serve. They are distinguished by their franchises, individual business practices, and ways of giving back to their communities. Dealers and their teams, often locals who were born and raised in the cities and towns where they…
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ATD Salutes America’s Veterans Throughout the Commercial Truck Industry
With the recent commemoration of Veteran’s Day along with the 247th birthday of the United States Marine Corps.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Franchise Model Works Just Fine for Selling EVs
It was undeniably great that the automotive retail industry was able to get back together in person this month in Las Vegas for the NADA Show.
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Driving Revenue and Loyalty with Real-Time, Personalized Omnichannel Marketing. Helping You Decide Which C[X]P Platform is Right for You
Join industry experts from Acxiom during this webinar to learn how customer data platforms (CDPs) and data identity solutions can help brands better understand customers and prospects, create personal and seamless online and offline experiences and engagement, and reduce risk and cost.
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Dealers Give Back to First Responders Who Protect and Serve
There are few more noble professions in the modern world than being a first responder—a law enforcement officer, paramedic or fire fighter—dedicated to protect and serve during some of the worst moments of our lives.
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New NADA Resource for Compliance with the FTC Safeguards Rule Reminder: Deadline is December 9*
FTC Safeguards Rule Deadline Reminder
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Dealers Honor Veterans All Year Round
Although Veteran’s Day is November 11, NADA members hold numerous events throughout the year to support past and current military service members.
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Songs About Cars and Driving to Rev Up Your Next Road Trip
Anyone who drives — whether it’s a quick trip to the grocery store, the daily commute to and from work, or a long road trip — knows that taking their favorite music along can make the experience so much better.
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Porsche Stock Is a Wall Street Darling With 22% Surge Since IPO (Bloomberg)
Porsche AG is brimming with analyst favor a little over a month after its landmark initial public offering.
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Nissan Raises Profit View as Currency Helps Offset Shortages (Bloomberg)
Nissan Motor Co. raised its profit outlook as a weak yen boosted repatriated income, helping to compensate for a persistent shortage of chips and supply-chain constraints that have curtailed output in the industry.
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Changing Used Car Price Trends Have Consumers Anxious about Sales, Trade-ins
The average transaction price for a used vehicle at franchised dealerships in September 2022 was $31,025, which was roughly flat compared to August 2022 but 7.2% higher than September 2021.
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What Used Car Auction Prices Mean for Consumers
At the end of September 2022, total industry used light-vehicle wholesale prices fell 2.0% compared to August 2022. September’s seasonally adjusted index value was 205.2, 4.3 index points below August 2022’s value of 209.5.
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Ready to Serve: Veterans Bring Skills, Training to America’s Auto Dealerships
With approximately 18.5 million veterans in the United States (7 percent of the civilian population), there are plenty of veterans who might consider a career in the automotive retail industry. And Ricart Automotive Group in Columbus, Ohio would welcome them with open arms.
The Ricart family has been huge supporters of America’s troops…
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Auto Dealerships & the FTC Safeguards Rule Dec. 9* Deadline
Join Arctic Wolf's Sr Product Marketing Manager, Louis Evans, and IT Director for Bill Jacobs Motorsport, Mike Bertolini, as they overview the nine requirements and how to take a strategic approach towards fulfilling these requirements.
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NADA Principles to Guide Auto Retail’s Future
During my remarks earlier this year at NADA Show in Las Vegas, I shared that I have seen glimpses of a working relationship between dealers and OEMs that accounts for the array of changes happening in our industry and moves us into the future. I see us, dealers and OEMs, as two necessary components of a single automotive ecosystem. In this single…
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Japan Government Sounds Alarm Over U.S. EV Tax Credits (Reuters)
Japan's government warned on Saturday that new electric vehicle tax credits in the United States could ultimately deter further investment by the Japanese there and hit employment in the world's biggest economy.
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Bringing Education to the Expo at NADA Show 2023
NADA Show 2023 offers the ultimate duo: education on the Expo floor!
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Democratic Lawmakers Want Biden to Sign Global EV Memorandum at COP27 (Reuters)
A group of 16 Democratic U.S. lawmakers on Friday urged President Joe Biden to back a global memorandum that aims to shift to zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.
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“Come Make Your Pitch” at NADA’s first-ever Pitch Competition!
Exhibitors are invited to compete in a Pitch Competition at NADA Show 2023 to strut their stuff!
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BMW CFO: Still in a Position to Achieve Good Prices for Our Cars (Reuters)
BMW is still in a position to achieve good prices for its cars, the company's chief financial officer said on Thursday.
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Ransomware! A Dealerships Worst Nightmare
Join Seventh Knight, Inc. as they discuss the tremendous ransomware threat to dealerships and their car buyers and how to protect their business’s data.
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Subaru Says U.S. Vehicle Demand Strong Amid Economic Slowdown Fears (Reuters)
Demand for new vehicles in the United States remains strong despite rising interest and loan rates, the chief executive of Japan's Subaru Corp said on Wednesday.
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Persistent Chip Shortage Forces Toyota to Revise Output Target (Bloomberg)
Toyota Motor Corp. lowered its production target while sticking to a conservative profit outlook because of a persistent shortage of chips, disappointing analysts who were anticipating an upward revision in the forecast by the world’s biggest carmaker.
NADA, ATD | Webinar
Turning a Cost Center into a Profit Center for the Automotive Industry
Join Yooz, CDK and Corpay^ as they discuss automating your invoice payments to eliminate late payments and associated fees. Learn how to improve your vendor and supplier relationships with fast and easy digital payments and utilize virtual credit cards to pay your vendors to earn cash back for your organization.
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Get to Know NADA Pitch Competition Winner, 1Micro
1Micro of Waconia, Minn. was founded 30 years ago to solve one of the common problem areas found in any dealership, rental car company or fleet department – lost or misplaced keys.
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National Auto Auction Association Warren Young Senior Scholastic Foundation (“NAAA Foundation”) Donates $75,000 to NADA Workforce Initiative
The NAAA Foundation donated $75,000 to the NADA Foundation’s Workforce Initiative, which promotes the value of dealership roles and access to educational resources.
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Female OEM Leaders on What Women Want in EVs
Women shopping for electric vehicle want the same thing in their EVs as they want in an internal combustion engine vehicle – safety, style and a comfortable buying experience, according to a panel of OEM executives at NADA Show 2023.
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NADA and Tekion Announce First-Ever Tied Winners in 6th Annual Women Driving Auto Retail Video Contest
NADA and sponsor Tekion named Leslie Jefferson and Alicia Rivera as the winners of the 6th Annual Women Driving Auto Retail contest at NADA Show 2023.
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'The Carpocalypse Deferred' – Auto Industry Researcher on Trends that Will Shape Dealership or Tomorrow
Many of the auto industry trends that dealers feared would disrupt auto retail—autonomous vehicles, shared mobility services, electric vehicles and disruptions to distribution channels—have not come to pass.
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Incoming 2023 NADA Chairman Geoffrey Pohanka: Dealers and OEMs Want the Same Things
During his first address to America’s franchised auto dealers, 2023 NADA Chairman Geoffrey Pohanka stressed that new-car “dealers and their OEMs essentially want the same things: to give customers a great buying experience and to sell a lot of cars and trucks.”
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‘Embrace the Reality That Auto Manufacturing and Retailing Are Not Separate Entities’ – Day Two at NADA Show 2023
A full program of emerging trends, networking opportunities and innovative solutions were on the agenda at NADA Show 2023, as the Automotive Industry Event of the Year cruised into its second day at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas on Friday, Jan. 27.
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Outgoing 2022 NADA Chairman Mike Alford Underscores Dealer Commitment to Evolving Business Model
In his final remarks as NADA Chairman, Mike Alford highlighted the evolving auto retail business model and how dealers and auto manufacturers “are connected by the desire to provide an unrivaled customer experience.”
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Auto Dealers Donate Undercover Vehicles to the Dallas Police Department
As NADA members descended upon Dallas for the annual NADA Show, the association donated two vehicles to the Dallas Police Department (DPD) to thank the city for hosting the 2023 event.
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Gary Rome Named 2023 TIME Dealer of the Year
Gary Rome, president of Gary Rome Hyundai and Gary Rome Kia, in Holyoke, Mass., was named the 2023 TIME Dealer of the Year during an awards ceremony hosted at NADA Show 2023 in Dallas. The award, sponsored by Ally Financial, celebrates franchised new-car dealers for exceptional business performance and outstanding community service. Rome was…
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Brian Maas Elected Chairman of the Automotive Trade Association Executives
President of the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) Brian Maas was elected the 2023 chairman of the Automotive Trade Association Executives (ATAE) at the ATAE annual winter meeting in Dallas.
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NADA, The National Urban League, and The Urban League of Louisiana to Launch Service Technician Apprenticeship Program in Louisiana
Officials from NADA, the National Urban League, and Urban League of Louisiana announced the February launch of a pilot service technician apprenticeship program in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, La.
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Coming Together to Create a Solution: NADA, National Urban League Partner to Recruit Women and Minorities
At last year’s NADA Show, NADA announced a new partnership with the National Urban League (the League) to create a workforce development initiative aimed at recruiting, training and hiring more women and minorities in the auto retail industry.
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NADA’s Guiding Principles Put Dealers, Manufacturers on the Same Page
America’s auto dealers and auto manufacturers haven’t always been on the same page when it comes to preserving the dealer franchise system.
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14 Innovative Companies Compete in NADA’s First Pitch Competition
It was fast. It was fun. And it was definitely unscripted.
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‘Not All Television is Created Equal:’ Broadcast TV is Where Dealers Go to Reach and Influence Auto Buyers
Consumers have a number of options when it comes to where to watch televised programming content, but nothing replaces broadcast TV.
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NADA Engage Offers Connections for Recent Academy Graduates
Consider it the silver lining of the pandemic: Organizations and people became familiar and even comfortable with learning and sharing through virtual platforms.
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NADA Show 2023 Shines in the Lone Star State
Tens of thousands of professionals from all areas of the auto retail sector gathered “Deep in the Heart of Texas” to kick off NADA Show 2023 at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas.
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Northwood University Gives Students Real World Experience
Northwood University in Midland, Mich., is focused on forging future talent to work in the automotive industry.
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Former NADA Chairman Rhett Ricart on Using Video to Sell Cars
Investing in an in-house video department can help auto dealers save costs, sell cars and control their own messaging, according to former NADA Chairman Rhett Ricart and his nephew and fellow dealer, Rick Ricart.
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Australian Dealers Tour Dallas-Area Dealerships as Part of International Study and NADA Show 2023
Today 70 Australian dealers visited three Dallas-area dealerships as part of the Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) Study Tour. The group, which included some of Australia’s largest dealers and the president and CEO of Mitsubishi Australia Shaun Westcott, toured Weatherford, Texas’s Southwest Ford, Southwest Nissan, and Southwest…
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NADA Data 2022 – A Mid-Year Report on Vehicle Sales
NADA’s regular, comprehensive financial profiles of new-car dealerships— NADA Data: Full-Year Report and NADA Data: Mid-Year Report —are two of the association’s most popular publications.
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2023 NADA Chairman Brings Policy Experience During a Challenging Time
As 2023 NADA chairman, third-generation Washington, D.C.-area dealer Geoffrey Pohanka carries on a family tradition.
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Back in the Saddle Again: NADA Show Returns to Dallas
What’s new at the Auto Industry Event of the Year.
ATD | Chairmans Column
Tapping Into Commercial EV Tax Credits
Truck dealers nationwide have been navigating the emergence of EVs entering the marketplace.
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Renault Offers Concessions to Strike Nissan Deal (Bloomberg)
The article below is sourced from Bloomberg Wire Service. The views and opinions expressed in this story are those of the Bloomberg Wire Service and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of NADA.
Renault SA is offering some concessions to Nissan Motor Co. as it tries to clinch a deal to reboot a more than…
NADA | NADA Headlines
Toyota Sees Vehicle Output Recovery in 2023, With Some Risks (Bloomberg)
The article below is sourced from Bloomberg Wire Service. The views and opinions expressed in this story are those of the Bloomberg Wire Service and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of NADA.
Toyota Motor Corp. expects vehicle production to exceed pre-pandemic levels, forecasting output of as many as 10…
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The Auto Industry Event of the Year Is Next Week
We’re counting down to NADA Show 2023!
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NADA Analytics
NADA Analytics removes the noise and confusion around digital metrics so you can analyze your digital marketing campaigns and spend.
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Electric Vehicles Look Poised for Slower Sales Growth This Year (Bloomberg)
The article below is sourced from Bloomberg Wire Service. The views and opinions expressed in this story are those of the Bloomberg Wire Service and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of NADA.
Every year, BloombergNEF’s team of analysts pauses to reflect on what’s happened in our industry and make some…
NADA | Chairmans Column
Don’t Miss NADA Show 2023
It’s been another eventful year in the auto business. The challenges of this ever-changing industry are the reason many of us thrive and enjoy our work. I’ve had the opportunity to see successful and innovative businesses across geographies and franchises as I’ve travelled across the country visiting dealers. I’ve learned a lot from you all, and I…
NADA | NADA Headlines
U.S. NTSB Chair Raises Safety Concerns About Heavy Electric Vehicles (Reuters)
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.
U.S. National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy on Wednesday raised concerns about the increased…
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U.S. Agency Plans to Propose New Fuel Economy Standards in April (Reuters)
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.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) plans to propose new fuel economy standards for the 2027…
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Dealerships Must Begin Displaying a New EEOC “Know Your Rights” Poster.
New EEOC Posters that must be displayed
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Spotlighting the Main Stage at NADA Show 2023
Get ready for dynamic keynote speakers, industry leaders and other automotive business experts to make a splash on the Main Stage at NADA Show 2023.
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In Hiring and Serving Those Who Served, Marine Chevrolet ‘Speaks the Same Language’ as Veterans
Jun Yun served our country in the military. Now he’s the general sales manager at Marine Chevrolet in Jacksonville, N.C., where they take pride in helping active-duty military families find the right car or truck.
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2023 TIME Dealer of the Year Nominees Announced
TIME recently announced the nominees for the 2023 TIME Dealer of the Year award.
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Porsche Profit Soars With 911 Sales Driving Returns (Bloomberg)
Porsche AG’s surging income failed to impress investors as concerns over headwinds in the final months of the year weighed on the luxury-car maker’s shares.
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Toyota Says Quarterly Output Up 30%, but Parts Shortages Continue (Reuters)
Toyota Motor Corp on Friday said global production climbed 30% in the quarter ended in September, but warned the shortages of semiconductors and other parts that have roiled the auto industry would still constrain output in coming months.
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Ford Narrows Annual Profit Forecast to Low End of Range (Bloomberg)
Ford Motor Co. narrowed its profit forecast for the year, saying 2022 earnings will come in at the low range of earlier estimates as the automaker deals with parts shortages and higher payments to suppliers.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Yellen Tempers Expectations for Major EV Tax-Credit Tweaks (Bloomberg)
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is throwing cold water on expectations that the agency will provide relief to foreign automakers lobbying against stringent limits on a popular electric-vehicle tax credit.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Reuters: Hyundai Breaks Ground on $5.5 Billion U.S. EV, Battery Plant
Hyundai Motor Co broke ground on a $5.54 billion electric vehicle (EV) and battery plant in the United States on Tuesday, as South Korea's biggest automaker grapples with an uncertain outlook for its EV sales in its top market.
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Reuters: GM's Strong Q3 Results Ease Investor Fears of Slowdown
Investors cheered a solid third quarter at General Motors Co GM.N as the automaker's performance and confidence tamped down growing fears of a global recession.
NADA, ATD | Webinar
The ABCs of Automotive: The Importance of Going Back to the Basics
In this webinar, AutoAlert will discuss the importance of going back to the basics. Re-establishing a data-back approach to reconcile missed opportunities and redefining communication paths for your team and customers will be essential for dealership success in 2023.
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At NADA Show 2023, Sunday is Funday!
Each year, NADA brings world-renowned speakers and top industry experts to share insights on business innovations and solutions that will help you power your dealership's success.
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NADA Board Elects Metro Washington, D.C., Area Dealer Geoffrey Pohanka as 2023 Chairman
DALLAS (Oct. 18, 2022)—On Tuesday, the 65-member board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) elected Geoffrey Pohanka as its 2023 chairman.
ATD | Chairmans Column
ATD’s Strategic Planning Underway at Dallas Board Meeting
ATD is constantly working to advance the interests of our truck dealer members and to strengthen the commercial truck industry as a whole. I’m proud to announce that we are in the process of developing an innovative three-year Strategic Plan and a three-year ATD Show Plan to move ATD forward with direction and input from our truck dealers. Our…
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Reuters: Honda's U.S. Dealers Want to Be Part of Sony Honda Venture's EV Launch Plans
A new joint venture formed by Japan's Sony Group Corp and Honda Motor plans to introduce a premium electric vehicle later this decade, and the automaker's U.S. dealers are anxious to be part of the sales process.
NADA, ATD | Webinar
Save Thousands Per Month on One of Your Top 10 Expenses
Join Dealer Merchant Services Amberly Allen, Managing Partner, and Laura Mellencamp, Vice President, as they create awareness about credit card processing expenses and educate on the recent legislative changes and requirements for compliance that are now available to dealers so they can recoup this large expense without negatively affecting CSI.
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Reuters: Honda, LG to Locate $4.4 Billion Battery Plant in Ohio
Honda Motor and LG Energy Solution said on Tuesday they will build a new joint venture $4.4 billion battery plant in Ohio.
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A Peruvian Car Dealer Finds Home and Hospitality in Tennessee
The journey from civil engineer in Lima, Peru (population 11 million) to dealer principal of a Ford dealership in Morristown, Tenn. (population 30,000) hasn’t always been completely smooth for Jaime Vergara.
“Lima is a big city, there is a lot to do, but coming here it was much quieter. There’s more routine,” Vergara of Morristown Ford…
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Principles to Guide Auto Retail’s Future
When it comes to selling cars in 2022, one thing we hear from dealers everywhere is clear.
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WardsAuto: Auto Dealers Aid Employees, Customers in Ian’s Wake
Ted Smith, president of the Florida Automobile Dealers’ Assn., says, “For the most part there has not been huge physical destruction at our stores, but the losses to employees' families will be huge.”
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Reuters: Porsche Overtakes Volkswagen as Europe's Most Valuable Carmaker
Porsche P911_p.DE took pole position as Europe's most valuable automaker on Thursday, overtaking former parent Volkswagen VOWG_p.DE as the price of the sportscar maker's newly-listed shares sped higher.
NADA, ATD | Webinar
Preventing and Detecting Fraud: A Driven Guide
Join CPAs Kimberly Linebarger, Lewis R. Fisher, and Danielle Mar from Moss Adams, LLP as they explain the fraud triangle and how its factors lead to fraud, as well as what steps you can take to protect your dealership.
ATD | Webinar
Navigating the Economic "Potholes" of the Next Recession
Join Andy Duessel, Chief Financial Officer, and Rebecca De Paula, Vice President Sales Manager, as they discuss how recent economic changes may be signaling a downturn in the economy, and compare the current economic conditions to the past to help us understand the way forward.
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Reuters: GM to Boost EV Chevrolet Bolt Production
General Motors Co GM.N said Monday it is ramping up its electric vehicle assembly plans, hiking production of the EV Chevrolet Bolt and other vehicles.
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GM, Ford, Google Partner to Promote 'Virtual' Power Plants (Reuters)
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.
Companies including GM, Ford, Google and solar energy producers said on Tuesday they would work together to…
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Mercedes-Benz Sells 2.05 Million Passenger Cars in 2022 (Reuters)
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.
Mercedes-Benz delivered 2.05 million passenger cars in 2022, the company said on Tuesday, down 1% on the previous…
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BMW Sales Recover in Fourth Quarter as Supply Chain Issues Ease (Reuters)
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.
BMW fourth-quarter group sales rose 10.6%, the carmaker said on Tuesday, helped by easing supply chain bottlenecks…
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Fun, Fresh, Fast-Paced: Visit NADA Live Stage!
In between visiting the Expo floor and attending events and workshops, don’t miss Live Stage—a major hub for attendees to gather and view dynamic panel discussions, interviews and session previews.
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5 Things Not to Buy in 2023
It’s been a year of contradictions. The recession drum beats on, interest rates are rising, and the stock market has taken a tumble, and yet retail sales have risen 6.5% in the last 12 months, trailing a 7.1% increase in the cost of living.
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U.S. Transition to BEVs May Be Moving Faster Than Believed
A new tracking index from researcher J.D. Power shows when viewed against model availability, market penetration for battery-electric vehicles in the U.S. is well above their overall 7% retail share.
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EVs near gas cars on cost, but that clears just 1 hurdle
The new J.D. Power EV Index shows that EVs cost almost the same as gasoline vehicles to own, but infrastructure and low interest remain roadblocks.
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Can California’s electric-vehicle push overcome the red-state backlash?
A wall of license plates at the Elwood Haynes Museum, in the former mansion owned by Elwood Haynes, an inventor who is credited with being the first to produce cars commercially in 1894, in Kokomo, Ind.
This industrial city an hour north of Indianapolis isn’t as famous as Detroit, but it has become an unlikely battleground in the war over…
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Finally, the End of the Car Dealership?
It’s become trendy to mock Tesla in recent years. From the disastrous Cybertruck announcement, to viral clips of exploding cars and Teslas under computer control attempting to drive into oncoming traffic, the company and its egomaniac CEO Elon Musk have lost much of the shine they had five years ago.
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Ram Reveals First Electric Pickup in Late Entry to EV Truck Race (Bloomberg)
Stellantis NV offered a glimpse of the first electric pickup from its Ram brand as the automaker aims to move from laggard to leader in the increasingly competitive field of plug-in trucks.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Stellantis May Shut More Plants as Electrification Costs Bite (Bloomberg)
Stellantis NV may idle additional car manufacturing plants as it grapples with higher inflation on top of the cost of electrifying its lineup, Chief Executive Officer Carlos Tavares said.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Toyota's 2022 U.S. Auto Sales Down 9.6% on Part Shortages (Reuters)
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.
Toyota Motor Corp on Wednesday posted a 9.6% fall in its 2022 U.S. new vehicle sales as a shortage of semiconductor…
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BMW Sales Dip in 2022, Targets 15% Battery-Electric Sales This Year (Reuters)
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.
The BMW Group sold around 100,000 fewer cars in 2022 at 2.4 million vehicles, but more than doubled the proportion…
NADA, ATD | Webinar
Recession Proof Your Business – Keep More of Your Money in 2023
Join Doug Austin, CEO of StrategicSource, as he focuses on the hard dollar and soft cost savings due to new internal efficiencies. He will provide examples of how auto dealers have reduced costs of services and supplies in various expense categories, recovered dollars paid to suppliers in overcharges, tax recoveries and more - all adding to dealer…
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Hyundai Motor, Kia Expect Auto Sales to Jump Nearly 10% in 2023 (Reuters)
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.
South Korea's Hyundai Motor Co and affiliate Kia Corp forecast on Tuesday that their combined global sales will jump…
NADA | NADA Headlines
Best Practice: Plastic Wrapping Totaled Vehicles in Your Collision Center
Totaled vehicles in your collision shop take time and energy away from your daily operations with little to no return. Some dealers are finding an additional source of revenue by providing a service for insurance companies by wrapping the totaled vehicle in a plastic crash wrap.
Wrapping the vehicle in plastic helps protect it from the elements…
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Build a Career Path to Recruit and Retain Technicians
Car and truck technicians are in short supply—but you can expand recruitment and retention by demonstrating exactly how they can advance in your dealership.
Create a Ladder of Advancement
Give employees and applicants a roadmap to career progression in both seniority and compensation. Develop a series of positions building…
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Fight for LIFO Relief Resumes in Two Weeks with New Congress: House Leaves Town without Action on Senate-Passed LIFO Relief Bill
On Thursday, the Senate passed the “Supply Chain Disruptions Relief Act” (S. 4105) legislation that would provide LIFO relief to dealers, but time expired prior to U.S. House consideration before the body adjourned to avoid incoming winter storms. Strong support for LIFO relief legislation, and …
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Toyota Hits Record November Output, But Shortages Loom (Bloomberg)
The article below is sourced from Bloomberg Wire Service. The views and opinions expressed in this story are those of the Bloomberg Wire Service and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of NADA.
Toyota Motor Corp. said its global output hit a record for November, thanks in part to solid consumer demand,…
NADA | NADA Headlines
Senate Passes LIFO Relief Bill: Hurdles Remain in House
Yesterday evening, the Senate passed S. 4105, the “Supply Chain Disruptions Relief Act,” important bipartisan legislation that would provide relief to dealers on LIFO impacted by the pandemic and supply-chain issues. The bill passed the senate without opposition.
The Senate took this action directly after it was clear no business tax…
NADA | NADA Headlines
Volvo Will Steer Clear of Charging for Just Any Software Update (Bloomberg)
The article below is sourced from Bloomberg Wire Service. The views and opinions expressed in this story are those of the Bloomberg Wire Service and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of NADA.
BMW veered into a public-relations mess this year when it started charging car owners monthly…
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Top Five Reasons to Attend NADA Show 2023
We’re counting down the top five reasons dealers should attend — and send their staff to the Auto Industry of the Year, NADA Show 2023 in Dallas from January 26-29.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Are Your Digital Tools Really Working?
What comes to mind when someone asks you “are your digital tools working”? For most, you think of the ROI of your digital expenditures and the effectiveness of a particular source by traffic counts. All good information. But are your tools actually “working”? Functioning as desired? How would you know?
Put Your Digital Tools to the Test…
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The Season of Giving: Dealers Lead the Way
‘Tis the season for giving, and auto dealers across the country are in the holiday spirit. As active members of their communities, dealers are often key players in wintertime philanthropy efforts: supporting local family shelters, dedicating trucks in their showrooms to collections for the Marine Toys for Tots campaign, and sponsoring community…
NADA | NADA Headlines
GM Recalls 140,000 Chevrolet Bolt EVs Over Fire Risks (Reuters)
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.
General Motors Co said Tuesday it is recalling 140,000 Chevrolet Bolt EVs in North America because the carpet could…
NADA | NADA Headlines
Buick Says Dealers Are A “Business Advantage” To EV Sales
Buick is counting on its dealer network to invest in electric — and believes its dealers are a competitive advantage when it comes to selling and distributing EVs. The manufacturer announced this week that it will require dealers to invest in tooling, training, and other electric vehicle (EV) equipment, which will average to $300,000 to $400,000,…
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Get Charged Up About EVs at NADA Show 2023
NADA is all-in on EVs! We’re charged up about EVs at NADA Show 2023, and have resources to get you and your dealership prepared for this growing opportunity.
ATD
ATD Raises Concerns Regarding EPA’s Final NOx Emission Standards for Commercial Trucks
TYSONS, Va. (Dec. 20, 2022)—In response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announcement of the final national nitrogen oxide (NOx) emission rule aimed to cut emissions from heavy and medium-duty trucks, American Truck Dealers (ATD) Chairman Scott McCandless released the following statement:
NADA | NADA Headlines
U.S. Confirms Fifth Takata Air Bag Inflator Death in 2022, Urges Owners to Get Repairs (Reuters)
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.
U.S. auto safety regulators confirmed a fifth Takata air bag inflator crash death in 2022 and reiterated urgent…
NADA | NADA Headlines
The Humble Hybrid Vehicle Isn’t Going Anywhere Yet (Bloomberg)
The article below is sourced from Bloomberg Wire Service. The views and opinions expressed in this story are those of the Bloomberg Wire Service and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of NADA.
At 78, Jim Beermann realizes his carbon footprint will go to zero sometime in the not-too-distant future. He’s…
NADA, ATD | Webinar
Strengthen Your Security Posture
Join CorePLUS for this webinar as they cover the requirements of the FTC Safeguards Rule and how dealers can quickly become compliant and stay there!
NADA | NADA Headlines
Reuters: New York State to Adopt California 2035 EV Rules
New York state plans to adopt California's rules approved in August that would require all new vehicles sold in the state by 2035 to be either electric or plug-in electric hybrids, Governor Kathy Hochul said on Thursday.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Bloomberg: Toyota Output Rises First Time in Five Months as Covid Eases
The article below is sourced from Bloomberg Wire Service. The views and opinions expressed in this story are those of the Bloomberg Wire Service and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of NADA.
Toyota Motor Corp.’s global output rose for the first time in five months in August, led by gains in overseas…
NADA, ATD | Webinar
Beyond the Tesla Buyer: Real World EV Buyers and Your Dealership
Join K.C. Boyce, VP of Powertrain Innovation & Energy Transformation with Escalent to gain key insights into customers’ shopping journey for EVs and what role dealerships play in it.
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ATD Truck Industry Forum Sponsorship Opportunities
ATD Truck Industry Forum offers sponsorship and advertising opportunities.
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NADA Urges FTC to Withdraw Proposed Sweeping New UDAP Rule Affecting Motor Vehicle Dealers
TYSONS, Va. (Sept. 13, 2022)—On Monday, NADA filed its extensive and comprehensive formal comments in response to the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) proposed rule that would impose a wide range of unwarranted and ill-advised new duties and restrictions on motor vehicle dealers.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Bloomberg: Ford Unveils Big, Gas-Fueled Pickup That’s Funding Its EV Future
Ford Motor Co.’s redesigned F-Series Super Duty pickup may lack the sex appeal of the Mustang introduced earlier this month, but this hulking warhorse is critical to funding the automaker’s electric future.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Bloomberg: Jaguar Land Rover to Train 29,000 Staff to Work on Electric Cars
Jaguar Land Rover Automotive Plc said it would teach 60% of its global workforce to develop, manufacture and service electric vehicles as the carmaker tries to set itself up for a post-fossil fuels future.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Reuters: U.S. New Vehicle Sales to Increase on Strong Demand
U.S. new vehicle sales are set to rise in September as consumers spent more money on new vehicles than any previous September on record, an industry report from consultants J.D. Power-LMC Automotive showed on Wednesday.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Bloomberg: Ford Invests $700 Million in Kentucky Plant to Build Big Pickups
Ford Motor Co. is investing $700 million at its sprawling truck factory in Louisville, Kentucky, and adding 500 workers to help build a redesigned version of its largest F-Series pickups.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Reuters: U.S. Approves 50 States' EV Charging Plans
The U.S. Transportation Department (USDOT) said on Tuesday it has approved the electric vehicle charging station plans for all 50 states, Washington and Puerto Rico covering about 75,000 miles (120,700 kms) of highways.
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Great Mentors and Hard Work Have Helped Venezuelan Auto Dealer Boris Lopez Succeed
Boris Lopez believes success is “being happy at the place you go to every day.”
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NADA Show 2023: Hotel Rooms Are Going Fast
The Auto Industry Event of the Year is just four months away!
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Reuters: Porsche Shares Flat at Close After Landmark $72 Billion Listing
Porsche AG shares had a see-saw start on Thursday, after Volkswagen defied volatile markets to list the sports car brand at a valuation of 75 billion euros ($72 billion) in Germany's second-biggest market debut.
NADA, ATD | Driven Management Guide
OSHA Respiratory Protection Rule (L38)
This dealer guide aimed to assist dealership body shops in meeting the Oct. 5, 1998 compliance deadline. This archived material is made available here as a courtesy.
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The Federal Hazmat Transportation Regulations, 3rd ed. (L37)
This dealer guide provides an overview of dealership and hazmat employee responsibilities under the federal hazardous materials transportation law, including reference to classification, training, packaging, and other requirements.
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Americans with Disabilities Act, Part II (L29)
This dealer guide aims to help dealers comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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Americans with Disabilities Act, Part I (L27)
The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), enacted on July 26, 1990, was divided into two parts: 1) public accommodation/public access and 2) employment. This Driven guide covers only the public accommodation section of the law.
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Federal Odometer Law (L25)
This dealer guide covers dealership responsibilities under the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act (Odometer Law), which aims to reduce odometer tampering and to protect against motor vehicles with altered or reset odometers.
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EPA Underground Storage Tank Regulations: 2016 Update (L23)
This dealer guide is a revision of the December 1988 NADA guide to the EPA Underground Storage Tank Regulations.
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Updated OSHA HazCom Standard (L22)
A Dealer Guide to the Updated OSHA HazCom Standard explains compliance with OSHA's Hazard Communication (HazCom) Standard.
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Updated OSHA Asbestos Standard (L18)
This dealer guide explained the rule and its relevance to dealers.
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Federal Tax Treatment of Demos (L17)
This dealer guide explains the IRS's simplified methods for valuing the use of demonstrator vehicles by full-time salespersons and other dealership employees.
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Federal Hazardous Waste Law (L15)
This dealer guide explains the amendment and what dealers had to do be in compliance with the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
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Federal Records Retention and Reporting (L03)
This dealer guide outlines current federal requirements from the federal agencies that regulate dealership operations, and includes additional suggestions and countless references for further information.
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Engaging Millennials in the Dealership Workforce (ER16)
Dealership jobs can be a hard sell for typical Millennials. The question of how to recruit, manage and retain these employees is important, because they will comprise 46 percent of the workforce by 2020. The answer involves making them proud of working for a dealership so they will stay long enough to make a positive contribution to dealership…
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Automotive Customer Relationship Management (CR08)
This dealer guide discusses the goals and driving forces in the automotive CRM market, as well as CRM core functionality and some future CRM applications.
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Basic Telephone Skills for Dealership Personnel (CR04)
This dealer guide establishes guidelines for telephone etiquette, and is designed for everyone in your dealership who communicates with customers.
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Customer Relations Checklist (CR02)
This dealer guide is designed to help you assess customer relations across all departments and increase repeat and referral business.
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Customer Relations: Profits, Not Problems (CR01)
Dealer Guide to Customer Relations: Profits, Not Problems examines dealer consumer relations and focuses on practical preventive measures that you, the dealer, can take to head off problems before they occur.
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Delivering the Safety that Comes with the Car (CR05)
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has called upon dealerships to promote highway safety. NADA took up the challenge with this guide, which discusses a number of major automotive safety features; a safety checklist is provided.
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Business Succession Planning (BM43)
This dealer guide aims to assist dealers wishing to retire or otherwise transition a business.
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Preventing and Detecting Fraud (BM42)
This dealer guide addresses necessary internal controls, insurance coverage, leading indicators of white-collar criminals, and what to do if you discover fraud in your dealership.
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Leveraging the Internet to Drive Sales (BM41)
This dealer guide outlines the needs of online consumers and how to meet them.
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Selecting IT Vendors (BM40)
This dealer guide outlines the process of selecting IT vendors, from the initial vendor's product evaluation through the final selection and implementation.
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Dealer Survival Checklist (BM39)
This dealer guide focuses on controlling receivables and inventories to manage cash and maximize revenue production.
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Internet Process Management Checklist: Create an Internet-Savvy Culture at Your Dealership (BM38)
This dealer guide addresses the growing importance of the Internet in branding and marketing in automobile dealerships, also examining the use of search engines, social networking sites, video applications, tracking, and measuring.
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The Credit Crisis: Implications and Opportunities (BM37)
This dealer guide discusses how to manage through a market with limited credit.
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A Dealer Checklist for IT and DMS Dealer Operations (BM36)
This dealer guide is designed to help dealers assess their costs and requirements for hardware, networking, training, etc. for their DMS systems and all IT needs in each department.
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Dealer and General Manager Planning Calendar (BM35)
Dealer Guide on the Dealer and General Manager Planning Calendar discusses how dealer/general manager planning calendars organize all of the various daily, weekly, and monthly dealership tasks by frequency and department.
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Driving Dealership Performance (BM34)
This dealer guide reports the results of a landmark NADA study across automotive brands to identify and measure the activities, practices and behaviors that drive dealership financial profitability.
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Cash Flow Management (BM33)
The dealer guide teaches the importance of managing cash daily.
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Energy Star: Putting Energy into Profits (BM31)
This dealer guide describes energy efficiency opportunities in the dealership, including easy modifications to existing facilities as well as new installations.
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Wage-Hour Self-Audit
This dealer guide discusses what dealerships must do to be in compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
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Choosing and Working with Your CPA (BM21)
This dealer guide explains what to look for in a dealership financial advisor and how the relationship should work.
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Financial Management (BM20)
This dealer guide explains how to analyze your financial picture and make comparisons that will reveal the truth behind the numbers.
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Property-Casualty Insurance Coverage (BM18)
This dealer guide describes common risks and coverage, and explains how to assess needs and reduce the risk to your dealership.
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Solid Waste Management (BM16)
This dealer guide provides an overview of WasteWise aimed to help dealers participate in the program.
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Insurance Analysis Checklist (BM13)
This dealer guide explains how the Insurance Analysis Checklist lists and explains insurance policies important to dealerships, detailing common risks and available coverage
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Taxpayer Identification and Backup Withholding (BM10)
This dealer guide explains the requirements of the Interest and Dividend Tax Compliance Act and offers suggestions for dealer compliance.
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FTC Used Car Rule (L12)
This dealer guide provides franchised automobile and commercial truck dealerships an overview of the revised federal Used Car Rule.
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Warranty Clerk
The Warranty Clerk prepares, records and submits warranty claims to the factory and/or distributor and reconciles them accordingly.
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Transmission Technician
The Transmission Technician repairs manual and automatic transmissions in vehicles following dealership and manufacturer quality and time standards. Requires manufacturer product-specific training.
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Shuttle Driver
The Shuttle Driver enhances the customers' positive service experience by driving them to or picking them up from their homes or offices while service is being performed on their vehicles.
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Shop Foreman/Supervisor
The Shop Foreman/Supervisor ensures that repairs are performed correctly and efficiently by qualified technicians and that the service department maintains a consistently high level of customer satisfaction.
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Service Manager
The Service Manager runs an efficient and profitable service department through productive staffing, customer retention, cost controls, achievement of objectives and maintenance of all service records.
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Service Greeter
The Service Greeter receives customers and assists them by performing a variety of duties.
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Service Dispatcher
The Service Dispatcher plans, organizes, leads and controls the flow of service work through the service department in a professional, timely manner while ensuring quality repairs at a fair cost to the customer.
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Service Cashier
The Service Cashier receives payment for service and parts transactions and plays a key role in maintaining or creating customer satisfaction.
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Service Advisor
Automotive service advisors greet customers, listen to their description of the problems or service needed, determine the type of service required and prepare repair orders.
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Safety Manager
The Safety Manager establishes and promotes the maintenance of a safe, accident free and healthy work environment by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.
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Quality Control Manager
The Quality Control Manager plans, coordinates and directs the dealership service department’s quality control efforts, ensuring that repairs to customers’ cars have been completed correctly and that vehicles are returned to customers in the proper condition.
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New Vehicle Get-Ready Technician
The New Vehicle Get-Ready Technician inspects and services new vehicles when they are delivered to the dealer and makes minor repairs or adjustments to ensure the salable condition of the vehicles.
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Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Technician
The Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Technician repairs and maintains diesel and gasoline engine industrial trucks according to dealership and factory specifications.
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Lubrication Specialist
The Lubrication Specialist lubricates the moving parts of vehicles.
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General Service Technician - D Class
Requires the ability to perform light maintenance and repairs which include lube, oil, and filter changes, balancing and rotation of tires and flushing cooling systems and is an entry-level position.
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General Service Technician - C Class
The General Service Technician - C Class performs most tasks assigned with some supervision required. Requires average mechanical knowledge.
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General Service Technician - B Class
The General Service Technician - B Class functions as an experienced technician who is able to perform diagnoses and repairs of most vehicle components with little supervision required, and who has previously worked as a C-Class general service technician.
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General Service Technician - A Class
The General Service Technician - A Class functions as a skilled-level technician who is able to perform diagnoses and repairs in all areas, in addition to being specialized in particular areas of repair and who has previously worked as a B-Class general service technician.
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Front End Technician
The Front End Technician functions as an experienced technician who is able to perform general vehicle repair and maintenance functions with little supervision required.
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Fixed Operations Director
The Fixed Operations Director manages the efficient and profitable operation of the service, parts and body shop departments.
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Electrician
The Electrician repairs and overhauls electrical systems in automobiles within quality and time guidelines set by dealership and factory. Requires manufacturer product-specific training.
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Detailer
Vehicle detailers clean and refurbish new and used automobiles. The duties conform to dealership and/or manufacturer specifications and time allowances.
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Custodian
The Custodian maintains a safe, clean working environment for all dealership employees and customers.
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Brake Technician
The Brake Technician fixes and overhauls brake systems on vehicles following quality and time guidelines set by dealership and factory. Requires manufacturer product-specific training.
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Body Technician
Body Technician repairs damaged body parts and bodies of vehicles in accordance with factory and dealership specifications and time standards.
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Alignment Technician
The Alignment Technician aligns wheels, axles, frames, torsion bars and steering mechanisms of automotive vehicles. Requires manufacturer product-specific training.
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Air Conditioning Technician
The Air Conditioning Technician installs and repairs automotive air-conditioning units within dealership and factory quality and time guidelines.
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Used Vehicle Wholesale Manager
The Used Vehicle Wholesale Manager provides the used-vehicle sales department with a supply of marketable used vehicles within management's financial guidelines and purchasing policies, and assists with used-vehicle department management as directed.
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Used Vehicle Salesperson
The Used Vehicle Salesperson sells used vehicles while achieving and maintaining appropriate levels of gross profit, volume and customer satisfaction.
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Used Vehicle Sales Manager
The Used Vehicle Sales Manager ensures customer retention and the profitability of this profit center by recruiting qualified sales personnel. Assumes responsibility for appraising, purchasing, reconditioning, displaying, and merchandising the used vehicle inventory.
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Used Vehicle Lot Valet
The Used Vehicle Lot Porter moves and cleans vehicles, keeps used vehicles in sound working condition and helps the used-vehicle manager as requested.
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Truck Sales Manager
The Truck Sales Manager ensures customer retention and profitability by hiring, training and measuring the performance of truck salespeople and establishing customer-focused sales standards.
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Team Leader
The Team Leader monitors customer activity throughout the dealership. Trains salespeople and improves their performance.
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Special Finance Manager
The special finance manager (SFM) structures car deals for clients with subprime credit who fall outside the conventional system, in compliance with special finance lender guidelines and auto dealership policy.
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Social Media Coordinator
The Social Media Coordinator maintains all of the dealership's websites, feeds, blogs and online galleries.
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Showroom Receptionist/Greeter
The Showroom Receptionist/Greeter serves as a front-line representative for the dealership. Greets customers as they enter the showroom, answers basic inquiries, and directs them to the appropriate party.
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Service Manager
The Service Manager runs an efficient and profitable service department through productive staffing, customer retention, cost controls, achievement of objectives, and maintenance of all service records.
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Sales Training Manager
The Sales Training Manager establishes, implements and directs sales training programs to ensure the maximum effectiveness of the dealership's sales effort by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.
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Sales Manager
The Sales Manager directs the sales activities of the dealership by performing a variety of duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.
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Sales Director
Sales Director manages the sales activities of the dealership by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.
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New Vehicle Product Specialist
The New-vehicle Product Specialist advises customers on vehicle platforms, option packages, and powertrain choices with special attention to features, benefits, functionality, and information.
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New Vehicle Salesperson
The New Vehicle Salesperson sells new vehicles at dealership gross profit, volume, and customer satisfaction standards.
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New Vehicle Sales Manager
The New Vehicle Sales Manager ensures customer retention and profitability by hiring, training and measuring the performance of salespeople and establishing customer-focused sales standards.
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Medium- and Heavy-Duty Truck Salesperson (New and Used)
The Medium- and Heavy-Duty Truck Salesperson sells new and/or used medium- and heavy-duty trucks in accordance with established profit and unit count objectives.
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Medium- and Heavy-Duty Truck Sales Coordinator
The Medium- and Heavy-Duty Truck Sales Coordinator manages the administrative sales activities of the dealership by performing a variety of duties.
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Lot Attendant
Verifies receipt of and performs a damage inspection on new vehicles delivered to the dealership. Parks vehicles in the new-vehicle lot in an orderly manner.
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Internet Salesperson
The Internet Salesperson responds to Internet customer inquires and ensures that the dealership actualizes its maximum profit potential on Internet sales.
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Guest Relations Manager
The primary goal of the Guest Relations Manager is to make customers feel welcome and ensure their satisfaction. The Guest Relations Manager needs to work well with people, be able to handle stressful situations, and maintain a positive attitude.
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General Sales Manager
The General Sales Manager assumes responsibility for customer retention and profitability in the new- and used-vehicle profit centers.
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Floor Manager
The Floor Manager monitors customer activity, and trains salespeople to improve their performance..
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Fleet Manager
The Fleet Manager manages the interface, bidding, sales and follow-up of fleet accounts. Supports the efforts of the new-vehicle department operations as needed.
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Finance and Insurance Manager
The Finance and Insurance (F&I) Manager controls the sale. The F&I manager’s job is to secure each sale and ensure that every vehicle sold is delivered.
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Delivery Coordinator
The Delivery Coordinator sells vehicle accessories and aftermarket services. Ensures customer satisfaction by professionally delivering vehicles to customers.
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Commercial Vehicle Manager
The Commercial Vehicle Manager manages all activities of the commercial specialty vehicle department.
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Certified Technology Expert
The certified technology expert (CTE) advises customers on the functionality of vehicle infotainment, comfort and safety systems with special attention to features, benefits, functionality and information.
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Business Development Center Manager
The Business Development Center Manager supervises a team that answers all incoming calls to the dealership profit centers.
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Automotive Salesperson
Automotive Salesperson sells/leases new- and used-vehicles at dealership gross profit, volume, and customer satisfaction standards.
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Assistant Sales Manager
The Assistant Sales Manager helps the sales manager to monitor the new- and used-vehicle sales departments and the performance of all employees within those two departments.
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Accessories Manager
The Accessories Manager sells and merchandises all OEM and aftermarket products for the dealership. This position plans and forecasts monthly objectives and works in concert with the new, used, parts and service departments to maximize gross profit opportunities.
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Wholesale Parts Salesperson
The Wholesale Parts Salesperson sells parts and accessories to wholesale parts customers and actively solicits wholesale accounts.
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Parts Runner
The Parts Runner assists the parts and service department personnel by performing the following duties.
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Parts Manager
The Parts Manager strives to return a satisfactory profit on dealer capital invested in parts inventory. Accomplishes objectives through the use of proper purchasing procedures, inventory control, staff utilization, security, pricing, merchandising, displaying and advertising.
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Parts Inventory Manager
The Parts Inventory Manager maintains adequate parts inventory while minimizing obsolescence; maintaining proper reporting and financial controls; and ensuring adherence to all practices and policies required to meet these objectives.
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Parts Driver
The Parts Driver delivers and picks up parts and equipment for the dealership.
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Parts Consultant
The Parts Counterperson sells parts to all customers, over the counter, through the shop or on the phone.
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Parts and Service Director
The Parts and Service Director manages the efficient and profitable operation of the service and parts departments.
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Outside Parts Sales Representative
The Outside Parts Sales Representative solicits parts business from assigned accounts through personal and phone contacts.
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Parts Inventory Control Clerk
The Parts Inventory Control Clerk assures proper control of the parts inventory and related administrative functions.
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Body Shop Painter
The Body Shop Painter refinishes damaged bodies and body parts of vehicles in accordance with factory and dealership quality specifications and time standards.
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Body Shop Foreman
The Body Shop Foreman schedules, motivates and assists technicians in the proper and timely repair of vehicles.
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Body Shop Estimator
The Body Shop Estimator appraises vehicle damage to determine cost of repair for insurance claim settlement.
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Body Shop Damage Appraiser
Appraises vehicle damage to determine cost of repair for insurance claim settlement.
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Body Shop Body Technician
Body Technician repairs damaged body parts and bodies of vehicles in accordance with factory and dealership specifications and time standards.
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Body Shop Manager
The Body Shop Manager develops business through insurance adjusters, customers, and other sources to assure an adequate sales volume. Provides a reasonable department operating profit, and maintains customer satisfaction standards while controlling expenses.
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Body Shop Administrative Assistant
The Body Shop Administrative Assistant develops business and marketing plans for Insurance companies, adjusters and agencies. Prepares and monitors insurance billings and follows up on outstanding payables.
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Title Runner
The Title Runner provides assistance and support to the title clerk by performing a variety of duties.
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Title Clerk
The Title Clerk processes car deals and verifies costs for the accounting department, including the costs of reconditioning and equipment add-ons and handles the legal transfer of documents for the Department of Motor Vehicles.
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Valet
The Porter moves and cleans vehicles, keeps the vehicles in sound working condition, and helps general manager as requested.
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Payroll Clerk
The Payroll Clerk compiles and maintains payroll records by performing a variety of duties.
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Office Manager
The Office Manager processes and generates financial data for all dealership departments, which together represent the accurate financial condition of the business. Provides accurate reporting to the dealer/general manager and is responsible for accounting office and administrative functions. (Administrative/General)
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NADA Show 2023 Features Best of the Best Ideas From NADA 20 Groups
Nearly 3,000 NADA members participate in NADA 20 Groups.
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Reuters: BMW Expects Slight Growth in 2023, Cuts Germany Gas Intake by 15%
BMW expects to reach the higher end of its 7-9% margin target for the cars business and sees slight sales growth in 2023, chief financial officer (CFO) Nicolas Peter said in a roundtable on Monday.
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Reuters: GM to Invest $760 Million to Shift Ohio Plant to EV-Part Production
General Motors Co said Friday it will invest $760 million at its Toledo, Ohio factory to build drive units for electric trucks, the automaker's first U.S. powertrain facility repurposed for EV-related production.
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Bloomberg: Ford Breaks Ground on $5.6 Billion Complex for Electric Vehicles and Batteries
Ford Motor Co. has begun construction of its $5.6 billion electric-vehicle manufacturing complex in western Tennessee, the largest factory project in the automaker’s 119-year history.
NADA, ATD | Webinar
Electrify: Solar Incentives, Solar Timing, EV Infrastructure, New Income Generation
Join Ryan Ferrero, National Director for Auto Industry Electrification with Freedom Solar to learn more about how you can maximize incentives, establish power production as a passive revenue stream and plan your EV Infrastructure investments with a patient and phased approach. Ryan will also help you better understand how OEMs are supporting solar…
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Reuters: Auto Suppliers Raising Prices for Ford and Beyond
Automotive industry suppliers are raising prices to their customers across the board, not just with Ford Motor CoF.N, which warned this week it was taking a $1 billion inflationary cost hit.
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Join Your Local Dealer Association and Heighten Your Voice
When I advocated for the commercial truck dealer industry at ATD’s Legislative Fly-In in June and NADA’s Washington Conference just last week at the Nation’s Capital, I stood shoulder to shoulder with truck dealers and Automotive Trade Association Executives, also known as ATAEs.
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Reuters: Ford Tumbles 11% After Inflation Warning
Ford Motor Co shares tumbled about 11% on Tuesday, a day after the automaker said inflation-related costs would be $1 billion more than expected in the current quarter and that parts shortages had delayed deliveries.
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Reuters: GM Backs Setting Tough U.S. Emissions Targets for 2030
General Motors Co said Tuesday it backed establishing tougher federal emissions standards to help ensure at least 50% of new vehicles sold by 2030 are zero-emission models.
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Standing the Test of Time: 100 Years of Dealership History
The 1915 World’s Fair (also known as the Panama-Pacific International Exposition) in San Francisco featured a number of technological advances, including the first steam locomotive purchased by Southern Pacific Railroad, a telephone line to New York City and a five-acre working model of the newly opened Panama Canal.
One of the stars of the…
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Reuters: GM to Invest $491 Million on Metal Stamping Facility to Help EV Production
General Motors Co said on Thursday it would invest $491 million to boost production of steel and aluminum stamped parts for future products, including electric vehicles, at its Marion metal stamping facility in Indiana.
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NADA Board of Directors – Frank Hanenberger
Frank Hanenberger is owner/dealer principal of Brattleboro Subaru in Brattleboro, Vt.
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Auto Dealers Rally in Washington to Take on Legislative, Regulatory Issues
In 1917, approximately 30 auto dealers gathered in Washington D.C. to visit their members of Congress to fend off a proposed 5% luxury tax on automobiles.
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Defining the American Dream: How Evelyn Chatel’s Cuban Background Has Shaped Her Career
Evelyn Chatel has had a lot of mentors throughout her career in the automotive retail industry, but the person who really inspired her to succeed was her mother.
Chatel’s mother fled with her children on one of the last Freedom Flights out of Cuba in 1967 after her father was arrested for protesting. “She got on that plane with two babies and…
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Reuters: Ford Will Challenge Dealers to Match Tesla's Lower Selling Costs
Ford Motor CoF.N Chief Executive Jim Farley will go to Las Vegas next week to roll the dice on a strategy to convince dealers to cut as much as $2,000 from the cost of delivering an electric vehicle to a customer.
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Reuters: Toyota Reaches Potential $150 Million U.S. Settlement Over Fuel Pump Recalls
Toyota Motor Corp reached a settlement potentially worth $150 million to resolve U.S. class-action litigation tied to recalls of about 3.36 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles whose defective fuel pumps could cause engines to stall.
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Bloomberg: Toyota Ranks Last in Top 10 Carmakers for Decarbonization Efforts
Japan’s three biggest carmakers rank the lowest among global auto companies when it comes to decarbonization efforts, according to a study by Greenpeace, as the climate crisis intensifies the need to shift to zero-emission vehicles.
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Bloomberg: Mercedes Van Deal With Rivian Opens Door to Broader Partnership
Mercedes-Benz AG and Rivian Automotive Inc. plan to jointly build electric vans in Europe, a potential win-win that could lead to further collaboration as an established manufacturer looks to share costs and an inexperienced company struggles to scale up.
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Small-Town Success: M.J. Goss Motor Company in La Grande, Ore., Celebrates 100 Years
As far as nicknames go, “Studebaker Goss” suggests plenty about Milo Jasper “M.J.” Goss III, the founder of M.J. Goss Motor Company.
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Tools for the EV Future
Join Lea Malloy, Head of Research & Development at Cox Automotive Mobility, as she discusses how dealers can maximize these opportunities, exploring the power and potential of the expanding world of EV battery inspection and valuation, uncovering new revenue streams driven by best practices and new resources to confidently price, sell and…
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NADA Show 2023 Features Two Super Sessions
Each year, the Super Session — one of our most popular formats at NADA Show — dives into important topics that are top of mind for dealers, with a panel of experts, industry leaders and experienced automotive professionals.
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Dealers Give Back to Communities Through Back-to-School Initiatives
As students head back to school this fall, auto dealers around the country are springing into action to make sure underprivileged children have the tools they need to succeed in the classroom and beyond.
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Three Simple Ways Customer Engagement Increases Profitability and Retention
Join Allan Stejskal, CEO, Tom Walls, CTO, and Charles McDonald, Product Marketing Communications Manager at AutoAlert, to learn three simple ways to turn your data into actionable loyalty-building opportunities and leverage your most valuable customers.
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NADA Responds to FTC’s Refusal to Extend Comment Period for Sweeping Auto Retail Rule
TYSONS, Va. (August 23, 2022)—Today, NADA President and CEO Mike Stanton released the following statement in response to the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) denial of a comment period extension related to their proposed rulemaking affecting franchised auto dealers:
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Reconditioning Manager
Responsibilities:
Manage the reconditioning process
Attract, develop, and retain the very best talent
Engage employees and support their individual growth within the company
Train detail staff on key practices, including cleaning, buffing, undercoating, light body work, and PDR…
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NADA Statement on the Volkswagen/Audi Digital Cooperation Agreement
Volkswagen and Audi have recently issued the “VW / Audi Digital Cooperation Agreement,” which is intended to govern data sharing between VW / Audi and their respective dealers. NADA applauds Volkswagen and Audi for working with NADA and their dealers in drafting this Agreement, which is a clear improvement over the existing agreement(s). It…
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How auto dealers are adapting to changes in new car buying behavior
August 18, 2022 – In the last few years, new and used car dealerships across the U.S. recognized the need for digital transformation, and as a result, customer satisfaction and dealership productivity soared.
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For Commercial Truck Dealership Owners: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
Join Pat Albero and Dan Argiro of Performance Brokerage Services to learn what you can do to flip the odds in your favor when it comes time to exit.
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Performance Manager
The dealership Performance Manager maintains and improves employee performance based on organizational objectives.
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NADA Expo by the Numbers
The NADA Expo offers the auto industry’s premier marketplace of products and technologies.
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Reuters: U.S. Says About 20 models Will Get EV Credits Through End of 2022
The Biden administration said on Tuesday about 20 models will still qualify for electric vehicle tax credits of up to $7,500 through the end of 2022 under legislation signed by President Joe Biden.
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Ford Taps Green Bond Market to Fund EV Development
Ford Motor Co. is taking advantage of a credit-market rally to sell green bonds.
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EV Tax Credit, Used Cars: Automakers’ Climate-Bill Takeaways
The $437 billion Inflation Reduction Act that President Joe Biden signed into law Tuesday focuses on climate, health subsidies and drought relief.
ATD | ATD Insider, Chairmans Column
Class is Always in Session at ATD
Business leaders know that education is a lifelong pursuit.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Secrets of Success: How R.I. Suresky & Sons Got to Be 106 Years Old
Raymond “Ike” Suresky knew how to get a warm welcome from his family when he came home from a long day of selling Oldsmobiles, Plymouths, Chryslers and other automobiles in Goshen, N.Y.
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Roundup at Gilley’s, featuring Brad Paisley
Join us as we kickoff NADA Show, January 26, in Dallas.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Audi, Porsche, Kia Say U.S. EV Buyers Will Lose Tax Credit Under Legislation
Audi of America, Kia Corp and Porsche said on Friday that buyers of its electric vehicles will lose access to federal tax credits of up to $7,500 once President Joe Biden signs a $430 billion climate, health and tax measure.
NADA
NADA Responds to Passing of NADA Show Veteran Steve R. Pitt
TYSONS, Va. (Aug. 13, 2022)—Today, NADA President and CEO Mike Stanton released the following statement in response to passing of longtime NADA Senior Vice President of Conventions and Expositions Steve R. Pitt:
“Steve was a vital member of the NADA family for more than 47 years and we are saddened by the news of his passing. Steve came to NADA…
NADA | NADA Headlines
Jeep Maker May Invest Billions to Make EVs in Mexico
Stellantis is considering renovating a plant in Mexico to build hybrid and electric vehicles as it transforms its lineup to meet surging demand for battery-powered transport.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Automakers Scramble to Decode New U.S. EV Tax Credits
U.S. automakers and dealers are scrambling to figure out if they can still offer $7,500 tax credits to would-be buyers of electric vehicles (EVs), as Congress prepares for final votes today on a bill that includes a top-to-bottom overhaul of Washington's clean vehicle policies.
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U.S. Opens Probe into 1.7 Million Ford Vehicles Over Brake Hose Recall
U.S. auto safety regulators said Friday they are investigating whether a 2020 Ford Motor Co recall for vehicles with front brake hoses rupturing prematurely is adequate.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Mazda Seeks to Reduce Dependence on Chinese Supplies After COVID Lockdowns
Japan's Mazda Motor Corp said on Friday it would ask its parts suppliers to increase stockpiles in Japan and produce components outside China after COVID-19 lockdowns in Shanghai destabilised supply and hampered production.
NADA, NADA Show | NADA Headlines
The Waitlist Has Begun…
Due to high demand for exhibit space, the NADA Show 2023 Expo is officially sold out. 450 companies are confirmed to occupy more than 650,000 square feet of exhibit space at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas from January 26-29, 2023.
Auto vendors and suppliers still looking for exhibit opportunities at the industry’s premier…
NADA, ATD | Webinar
Save Thousands Per Month on One of Your Top 10 Expenses
Join Amberly Allen, Managing Partner, and Laura Mellencamp, Vice President of Dealer Merchant Services as they discuss these changes and how to implement them without CSI disruption. We will review the individual state rules, available programs and compliance pieces required for dealers to make an educated decision on which program is right for…
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U.S. Appeals Court Rejects GM Racketeering Suit Against Fiat Chrysler
A U.S. appeals court upheld a 2020 ruling that tossed out a racketeering lawsuit General Motors Co filed against rival Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), now part of Stellantis, and former executives.
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Managers, Get Approved to Attend NADA Show 2023
Successful dealers and managers — like you — attend NADA Show for the engaging education, innovative products, emerging trends and invaluable opportunity to network with and learn from key players in the auto industry, as well as vendors, manufacturers and expert speakers.
ATD | ATD Insider
ATD Spotlights NextGen Member: Korey Neal
ATD’s next generation of dealers are constantly working to advance the commercial truck industry. And the ATD Next Gen program helps them prepare for the future by arming them with the education, tools, resources, and networking opportunities they need to improve their business operations. ATD’s pool of NextGen members are exceptional business…
NADA | NADA Headlines
Honda Raises Annual Profit Forecast After Beating Quarterly View
Japan's Honda Motor Co raised the outlook for its full-year operating profit on Wednesday thanks to weaker yen, but warned against over-optimism as it saw the chips shortage continuing and was concerned about an economic slowdown.
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Toyota Says No Change to Plan to Produce 9.7 Million Vehicles Globally This Year
Toyota Motor Corp said on Wednesday it would hold to its plan to produce 9.7 million vehicles globally this fiscal year, even as it announced another stoppage related to the spread of COVID-19.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Biden to Sign Bill to Boost U.S. Chips, Compete with China
President Joe Biden on Tuesday will sign a bill to provide $52.7 billion in subsidies for U.S. semiconductor production and research and to boost efforts to make the United States more competitive with China's science and technology efforts.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Toyota Suspends Some Japan Factory Production Due to COVID Outbreak
Toyota Motor Corp said it would suspend the night shift operation on Tuesday at one production line at its factory in central Japan due to an outbreak of COVID-19, after it suspended operations there also on Monday night.
NADA | NADA Headlines
U.S. House Lawmakers Look to Jump-Start Self-Driving Legislative Push
Two members of the U.S. House of Representatives are launching a bipartisan effort to help revive legislative efforts to boost self-driving vehicles.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Automakers Say U.S. Senate Bill Will Jeopardize 2030 EV Targets
A group representing General Motors, Toyota Motor, Volkswagen and other major automakers said a $430 billion bill approved Sunday by the U.S. Senate will put achieving U.S. electric-vehicle adoption targets for 2030 in jeopardy.
NADA | NADA Headlines
U.S. Automakers Say 70% of EV Models Would Not Qualify for Tax Credit Under Senate Bill
Most electric-vehicle models would be ineligible for a $7,500 tax credit for U.S. buyers under a Democratic proposal in the U.S. Senate, a group of major automakers said on Friday.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Toyota Shares Drop After Sticking to Conservative Profit Outlook
Toyota Motor Corp. kept its profit outlook for the current year, surprising investors who expected an upgrade and underscoring the carmaker’s concerns over its ability to produce vehicles amid parts shortages, rising material costs and pandemic disruptions in China, even as a weaker yen boosts income in its home currency.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Carmakers Start to See Weaker Demand Amid Inflation Squeeze
Carmakers are reporting lower demand in Europe and North America amid what analysts say is growing evidence that consumers are balking at higher prices and keeping their cash for necessities.
NADA | NADA Headlines
BMW Says Demand Is Softening as Inflation, Interest Rates Bite
BMW AG says new vehicle orders are retreating from high levels as inflation and higher interest rates hit consumers, making the company the first among major carmakers to turn more cautious.
NADA | NADA Headlines
No Worries About U.S. Demand For Now, Japan's Subaru Says
Japan's Subaru Corp expects strong demand from U.S. car buyers to continue, a senior executive said on Wednesday, amid growing concern about a slowdown in the world's largest economy.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Stellantis Unit Sentenced in U.S. Diesel Emissions Probe, Will Pay $300 Million
The U.S. business of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles was sentenced Monday after pleading guilty in June to criminal conspiracy and will pay nearly $300 million to resolve a multi-year U.S. Justice Department diesel-emissions fraud probe.
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NADA Show 2023 Main Stage Speakers Announced
Each year, NADA brings industry experts and motivational speakers to share insights on business innovations and solutions that will help drive your dealership into the future.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Ford Executives Target Stubborn Quality Problems, Recurring Recalls
Ford Motor Co. is once again struggling with quality problems that are leading to recalls and driving up warranty costs.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Sand Blast: How a Historic Beach Race Sparked a Dealership Dynasty
Despite days of rain and sloppy driving conditions, the race would go on.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Alfa Romeo to Develop Large Car in the United States
Itay's Alfa Romeo will work on a new large-size car in the United States to be launched in 2027, the brand's head Jean-Philippe Imparato said on Friday, adding however the group had not yet decided where to manufacture it.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Ford CEO Farley Says Automaker ‘Absolutely Has Too Many People’
Ford Motor Co. Chief Executive Officer Jim Farley says his company has too many people, but he won’t say how many he plans to get rid of.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Mercedes Sees Car Demand Continuing to Outrun Supply
Mercedes-Benz AG raised its outlook, expecting more new models will keep it racing to meet demand during the rest of the year.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Nissan 'Cautiously Optimistic' After 14% Operating Profit Drop
Nissan Motor Co on Thursday said it was "cautiously optimistic" after posting a 14% drop in quarterly operating profit as the semiconductor shortage gradually eases and COVID-19 lockdowns in Shanghai are lifted.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Stellantis Shrugs Off Supply Issues, Slowdown With Rising Profit
Stellantis NV expects to overcome supply-chain snarls to extend strong earnings into the second half of the year as the maker of Jeeps and Fiats focuses production on its most profitable models.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Senate Deal Includes EV Tax Credits Sought by Tesla, Toyota
A breakthrough deal between senators Chuck Schumer and Joe Manchin includes the extension of a popular consumer tax credit for the purchase of electric vehicles, a big win for EV makers like General Motors Co., Tesla Inc. and Toyota Motor Co.
NADA | NADA Headlines
U.S. Auto Sales to Fall in July on Slim Inventories
A shortage of vehicles at dealers due to the supply chain snarls gripping automakers is expected to drive down U.S. auto retail sales in July, according to industry watchers.
NADA | NADA Headlines
U.S. Auto Sales to Fall in July on Slim Inventories
A shortage of vehicles at dealers due to the supply chain snarls gripping automakers is expected to drive down U.S. auto retail sales in July, according to industry watchers.
Total new-vehicle sales including retail and non-retail transactions are expected to decline 5.7% this month from a year earlier after adjusting for…
NADA | NADA Headlines
JLR Owner Sees Wider-Than-Expected Loss as Chip Woes Drag On
Jaguar Land Rover’s Indian parent posted a higher-than-expected quarterly loss as a prolonged semiconductor shortage was worsened by surging commodity prices and a slow ramp up of its high margin Range Rover model.
NADA | NADA Headlines
U.S. Senate Votes to Advance Sweeping Semiconductor Industry Bill
The U.S. Senate voted 64-32 on Tuesday to advance legislation to dramatically boost U.S. semiconductor manufacturing in a bid to make the domestic industry more competitive with China.
NADA | NADA Headlines
VW Begins U.S. Production of EV Compact SUV in Tennessee
Volkswagen AG said Tuesday it has begun U.S assembly of its electric compact SUV ID.4 at its plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
NADA | NADA Headlines
U.S. Energy Department Set to Loan GM Battery Joint Venture $2.5 Billion
The U.S. Energy Department on Monday plans to announce it intends to loan a joint venture of General Motors Co and LG Energy Solution $2.5 billion to help finance construction of new lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing facilities, officials told Reuters.
NADA | NADA Headlines
GM, Ford Confront Wall Street's Recession Fears
General Motors Co and Ford Motor Co are about to replay a script they have played out many times before - trying to convince investors they can get through a recession without skidding into the red.
NADA | NADA Headlines
VW's CEO Diess to Step Down After Tumultuous Tenure, Blume to Succeed
Volkswagen's CEO Herbert Diess is stepping down and will be succeeded by Porsche boss Oliver Blume, Europe's top carmaker said on Friday, after a four-year tenure in which Diess pushed VW's electric vehicles ambitions and clashed with its work council and board.
NADA, ATD | Webinar
How to Reduce Costs - Improve Profit by a minimum of $50K per month
Join Doug Austin with StrategicSource, Inc. to learn how you can focus on Expense Category opportunities, Audit and Recovery opportunities and New Revenue 0pportunities to reduce costs.
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GM, Ford Seek U.S. OK to Deploy Self-Driving Vehicles Without Steering Wheels
General Motors and Ford Motor have asked U.S. auto safety regulators to grant exemptions to deploy a limited number of self-driving vehicles without human controls like steering wheels and brake pedals.
NADA | Webinar
How Dealerships Can Combat Payment Fraud
Join Nvoicepay’s Senior Vice President of Operations, Angela Anastakakis, and Senior Systems Engineer, Tony Carothers, as they outline fraud prevention best practices.
NADA | Webinar
Digital Inspections - Show and Sell
Join John Burkhauser, Director of Education with BOLT ON Technology, to learn the basics of building digital inspections for multiple uses other than just inspecting vehicles.
NADA | Webinar
Dealership Acquisition and Growth Using SBA Loan Programs
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan programs have been around since the 1950's and are used today by small and medium sized businesses. As a byproduct of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), more dealerships than ever are eligible to participate in and benefit from SBA’s loan programs.
Jason Lumpkin, SVP - Dealer Services at…
NADA | Webinar
How COVID-19 Changes What We Need from a 401(k) Plan
Join the Empower Retirement team Sasha Franger, Director of Thought Leadership, Tom Farias, AVP of Strategic Partnerships, and Todd Adrian, NADA Retirement Sales Director as they share viewpoints from recent research from dealerships.
NADA | Webinar
How to Cultivate Homegrown Pre-Owned Profits
During this fireside chat with experts from automotiveMastermind and CARFAX, dealers will discover how to improve profitability by driving service revenue, maximizing acquisition opportunities and maintaining a homegrown pre-owned inventory.
NADA | Webinar
The 2020 Recovery: Turning Problems into Process
Join Eric Schlesinger, Vice President of Sales at ActivEngage, and David Sloane, Owner of Sloane Automotive Group, to discover ways dealerships can adapt to the new normal and create processes for further success and longevity.
NADA | Webinar
Sales Associate Productivity: The New Model
Join NADA Academy Instructor, Mike Lucki, and Roadsters CMO, Michelle Denogean, as they share results of a survey that shares insight on adjusted productivity expectations and how dealers are adjusting their organizational structures to maximize profitability.
NADA | Webinar
Investing in Parts eCommerce Before Cyber Monday
This webinar will educate dealers on the importance of parts eCommerce, especially during the holiday season.
NADA | Webinar
Information Security Compliance: Risks & Consequences
Join Tony Haux, CTO/CISO at RiskSmart Advisors LLC, and Edie Wines, Academy Instructor at NADA, for this informational webinar on the regulatory definition of a Written Information Security Program (WISP) and the requirement to develop and possess one.
NADA | Webinar
3 Proven Ways to Boost Pre-Owned Profitability
Pete Margaros and Andrew Menditch from automotiveMastermind will discuss the inventory management tactics, targeted audience development strategies and disciplined dealership processes needed to drive pre-owned profitability in 2020 and beyond.
NADA | Webinar
DMS Data: Removing Barriers to Access and Innovation
Join Mike Trasatti, CEO of DealerBuilt, and Cliff Banks, President of Banks Media Enterprises, as they discuss the evolving and strategic role of data within the retail automotive space and how various industry stakeholders are seeking to harness this valuable asset.
NADA | Webinar
Virtual Retailing: How to Improve CX & Drive Sales
Join automotiveMastermind Director of Business Development Steve DeWitt as he shares lessons learned from dealers during COVID-19 closures and challenges – including what went well and where they missed the mark – and how dealers can improve digital retailing to enhance customer experience and drive sales.
NADA | Webinar
Be Nice: Mental Illness and Suicide Prevention Action Plan
Join Christy Buck, Executive Director of the Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan, and Jeff Elhart, Playground Director II at Elhart Automotive Campus, for this informative webinar on mental well-being.
NADA | Webinar
Mid-Funnel Advertising Moves that Drive Net Profit
Join national expert Adam Armbruster, Senior Partner with ESA & Company, for this informative webinar where he’ll provide successful examples of dealer advertising budgets that have generated higher sales and also higher net profit.
NADA | Webinar
Location is the Killer App for Profitable and Efficient Dealer Operations
In this webinar, learn about the true size of the problem, how location data can not only solve the headaches of asset tracking and process optimization but capture lost margin, increase productivity, accelerate sales velocity and drive customer satisfaction.
NADA | Webinar
Simple EBITDA Improvements in Pursuit of M&A
Join industry experts as they explore the current M & A environment for dealers and the growing need to take a keen eye to major expenses prior to any transaction, regardless of whether you are on the buy or sell side.
NADA | Webinar
Radio: Driving the Path to Recovery for Automotive
Join Annette Malave, SVP of Insights & Tammy Greenberg, SVP of Business Development from the Radio Advertising Bureau as they discuss how radio brings consumers and communities together and provides the bridge for automotive marketers to connect.
NADA | Webinar
Top 10 New Tools Dealers Are Using to Thrive During COVID-19
Join Digital Air Strike Co-founder & CEO, Alexi Venneri, and Vice President, Lori Glenn, for a fast-paced webinar for quick tips and real results from dealers that are leveraging increased online traffic to sell and service more.
NADA | Webinar
Long-Term COVID-19 Risks & Protection Strategies
Join experts from KPA as we explore some of the longer-term challenges and “gotchas” dealerships will face due to the coronavirus and how you can protect your business and your people.
NADA | Webinar
The Art of ROI: How to Drive Pre-Owned Sales Profits
Join Pete Margaros, Senior Dealer Relations Manager at automotiveMastermind, as he discusses how dealers can apply the best practices and tools that have revolutionized new car marketing and sales to the unique challenges and opportunities of pre-owned auto sales.
NADA | Webinar
Road to Recovery – Top Expense Reduction and Revenue Producing Opportunities
Join Doug Austin, from expense management solution provider StrategicSource, to learn about the steps needed to evaluate and implement 15 top expense reduction and revenue producing categories that will improved financial results of your dealership.
NADA | Webinar
Turn Your AP Into A Revenue Stream with Card Rebates
Join Pam Cichoke, VP of Automtive Sales at Nvoicepay, and Kellie Malacos, Accounts Payable Manager at Gerber Automotive, as she shares how payment automation transformed Garber Automotive’s back office in time for the remote-work era.
NADA | Webinar
Navigating the Current Data Security and Privacy Landscape
Join Mike Trasatti, CEO at DealerBuilt, and Brad Miller, Senior Counsel of Digital Affairs at NADA as they share their insights on the shifting landscape of data security and consumer privacy requirements for dealers.
NADA | Webinar
Solar: Your New Profit Center
In this webinar, designed for Dealer Principals, General Managers, CPA’s and Facilities Managers, long-time domestic and import Dealer Principal and SunPower National Auto Industry Manager Ryan Ferrero, will demystify solar and explain how dealerships are turning their rooftops into income-generating assets and moving electricity from a fixed to a…
NADA | Webinar
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans: Applying for Forgiveness
Moderated by NADA Chief Regulatory Counsel Doug Greenhaus, this webinar will start with a review of key statutory, regulatory and other guidance on loan forgiveness.
NADA | Webinar
5 Ways Managers and BDC Work Together to Increase Shown Appointments
Join President of e-Dealer Solutions, Jennifer Suzuki, to learn how to improve appointment show ratio with results-proven techniques.
NADA | Webinar
The Road to Recovery – Consumer Intent, Dealer Impact and What to Expect
Join industry experts from Escalent, a top human behavior and analytics firm specializing in industries facing disruption and business transformation, for a live panel discussion.
NADA | Webinar
The Modern Day F&I Office
In this webinar, Jason Swiech, Product Marketer for F&I solutions at CDK Global, will explain how modern retailing strategies are extending to F&I and how to combat these changing consumer behaviors while ensuring dealers keep their workflows – and revenue - stable.
NADA | Webinar
Building a Post-pandemic Car Dealership Using Simple Tech
Join Kimoby’s Customer Success Director, Julie Blackburn, and Sales Director, Anastasia Gileva, as they discuss how text messaging can help car dealerships mitigate the impact that the pandemic has had on their businesses and find ways to identify new ways to protect their bottom lines.
ATD | Webinar
Positive Mindset: Passing the COVID-19 Stress Test
Join Ray Grapsy, ATD 20 Group Consultant, and Tom Bagwell, Executive Vice President at Peterson International Trucks, as they discuss what processes truck dealers need to focus on in the future along with how best to approach those processes to gain strategic advantage.
NADA | Webinar
The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020: Impact on the Use and Forgiveness of Loan Proceeds
NADA’s Andy Koblenz and Doug Greenhaus review the PPP Flexibility Act and reference key rules and guidance from the SBA and Treasury, with a special focus on loan forgiveness application materials.
NADA | Webinar
The Best Ideas from NADA 20 Groups, Part 6: In Times of COVID-19 Pandemic
Join NADA 20 Group Dealership Management Consultant, Tim Gavin, as he reviews some of the new best ideas from the NADA 20 Groups during these unprecedented times.
NADA | Webinar
The Future of Dealer Technology: Leading Innovation in Automotive
Join Mike Trasatti, CEO at DealerBuilt, to learn how forward-looking dealers are developing a short- and long-term technology strategy that will enable them to deliver a superior customer experience, optimize their spend on enterprise technology, and drive alignment and continuity across their organization.
NADA | Webinar
Preparing Your Parts Department For After COVID-19
Join Andreas Ronneseth of RevolutionParts and Garry Ricci of Quality Dealerships for a discussion about digital parts commerce and how it can help dealerships during and after a crisis.
NADA, ATD | Webinar
The Best Ideas from NADA 20 Groups, Part 4: In Times of COVID-19 Pandemic
Each week NADA 20 Group Consultants are continuing to support their dealers by sharing policies, processes, personnel and financial best practices via group conference calls. Join NADA 20 Group Dealership Management Consultant, Tim Gavin, as he reviews some of the new best ideas from the NADA 20 Groups during these unprecedented times.
NADA, ATD | Webinar
Proactive Recovery: Comprehensive Planning for Re-Opening Your Dealership
Join Mastermind Senior Manager of Partner Performance Ian Grace as he shares his comprehensive approach for re-opening your dealership, detailing the specific and actionable measures you can take right now to plan for future success.
NADA, ATD | Webinar
One-Size-Doesn't-Fit-All: A Robust Strategy for Your Paid Social Media Campaigns
Join Dane Saville, Co-founder and Brand Manager of Reunion Marketing, for this webinar that will guide dealers through setting up robust Facebook campaigns using Facebook's targeting, building audiences, and leveraging their actual inventory on the lot.
NADA, ATD | Webinar
How To Handle AP Complexities with Multiple Dealerships
In this webinar, Nvoicepay VP of Sales Pam Cichoke and Peterson Auto Group Director of Operations Patsy Price will explain how Peterson enacted a streamlined AP process across multiple rooftops, enabled multiple remote approvals with just one click, reduced duplicate invoices and errors, and increased visibility across all payments.
NADA, ATD | Webinar
Driving Automated Invoice Processing in the Automotive Market: Featuring Peterson Auto Group, Go Auto and Transwest
Learn about all the benefits of AP automation solutions, and get great advice from Patsy Price, COO, Peterson Auto Group; Sherry Wang, group controller; and Shelley Duggins, accounts payable manager, Go Auto Canada in this live panel webinar.
NADA, ATD | Webinar
Implementing Change at Your Dealership
This webinar will focus on the macro- and micro-changes you can make within your dealerships to improve clarity, employee satisfaction and, most importantly, sales performance.
NADA, ATD | Webinar
New FMCSA Regulations Update
Join Doug Greenhaus, Chief Regulatory Counsel, and Paul Dorsey, Associate Director, from ATD with Daniel Horvath, VP of Safety Policy from ATA to learn about dealers' obligations to comply with the FMCSA's new Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse for drug testing and hiring, the new FMCSA regulations on entry-level driver training, and the…
NADA, ATD | Webinar
Employment Law Update 2020
Join Doug Greenhaus, Chief Regulatory Counsel, and Kaye Lynch-Sparks, Associate Director, from NADA to discuss how these important issues and developments in employment law will affect your dealership in 2020.
NADA, ATD | Webinar
Best Ideas from NADA 20 Group, Part 3
Join Tim Gavin, 20 Group Dealership Management Consultant, from NADA for 'Part 3' of this webinar series where he will provide a sneak peek into the award-winning NADA Show workshop prior to the NADA Show 2020 in Las Vegas.
NADA, ATD | Webinar
How to Optimize Your Owner Retention Program (ORP)
Join Courtney Evans, Affinitiv’s VP of Product, as she guides you through the good, the bad and the ugly about today’s manufacturer ORPs.
NADA, ATD | Webinar
Identity Verification: What is required by law and what you should be doing to protect your dealership
oin us for this important Webinar where we will review the tools available to protect your dealership, and ensure you are in compliance with the law.
NADA, ATD | Webinar
Retail Warranty Reimbursement: A 360 Degree View
This webinar defines the opportunity, the challenges and solutions in an area that may just be one of the most misunderstood subjects in the retail automotive industry.
NADA, ATD | Webinar
Solar: Your Dealership's New Profit Center
Join long-time Domestic and Import Dealer Principal Ryan Ferrero, and SunPower solar expert Courtney Day, as they demystify solar and review how Dealer Principals are turning their rooftops into income-generating assets.
NADA, ATAE | Webinar
Tax Reform Dealer Update
In this webinar, industry experts will share insights from the front lines of dealership tax return preparation and the NADA advocacy efforts surrounding he Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA).
NADA, ATD | Webinar
3rd Party Data in Sales & Service Conquest Campaigns
In this webinar, digital marketing expert Courtney Evans reveals how to use third-party data in sales and service conquest campaigns.
NADA, ATD | Webinar
Discover Hidden Profit in Your Parts Department
In this webinar you’ll learn to develop strategies and better understand the profit margin impact of having more of the ‘right’ parts AND less of the ‘wrong’ parts on the shelf, which include idle and excess inventory.
NADA, ATD | Webinar
Stop Using an Old Process in a New World
In this webinar, you will learn how to deliver a transparent, connected, and consistent retail process to your customers.
NADA, ATD | Webinar
5 Of The Easiest Closes To Get Your Customer To Say Yes Today And Buy!
In this power packed Webinar, George will showing you how to close the customer who has shown up to look or buy today.
NADA, ATD | Webinar
How to Drive Sales with Predictive Analytics
In this webinar, learn about the power of predictive analytics and data to focus on all buyer types, and not just one over the other.
NADA, ATD | Webinar
Is your dealership ready for an audit on your credit report compliance program?
In this important webinar we will: Review your requirements for Red Flag, Adverse Action and Risk-Based Pricing Notices Explain what is at stake if you are found out of compliance Outline the written policies and procedures you must have in place at your dealership to avoid heavy fines.
NADA, ATD | Online Course
Recruiting and Developing Technicians
It is increasingly difficult for auto dealers to hire enough qualified automotive technicians to fill the growing numbers of empty service bays. This course offers suggestions on recruiting a new generation and encouraging them to enter the field of auto repair.
NADA, ATD | Online Course
FTC Used Car Rule
In this course, dealers learn how to fill-out and present the Buyers Guide in compliance with recent FTC rules.
NADA, ATD | Online Course
FTC Used Car Rule for the Buyers Guide
This course is an overview of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Used Car Rule. You will learn how dealerships should complete the Buyers Guide and legal requirements for selling pre-owned vehicles.
NADA, ATD | Online Course
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) For Dealerships
This course provides an explanation on how the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) affects dealerships and what dealerships must do to comply with this federal law. You will learn who is eligible for FMLA benefits, the amount of leave entitled to eligible employees, and your dealership's legal requirements for maintaining health benefits,…
NADA, ATD | Online Course
Engaging Millennials in the Dealership Workforce
This course examines the challenges dealerships face recruiting and retaining Millennials. You will learn who Millennials are, what they value in the workplace, what they expect from their employers, and how to recruit and retain Millennials at your dealership.
ATD | Online Course
Measuring Service Department Profitability for Commercial Trucks
Learn about the concept of profit centering for a commercial truck service department. Learn how to use a variety of templates and metrics to evaluate gross profit and expenses for opportunities to improving profitability. Evaluate the service to labor ratio, reconcile the service inventory between the dealer management system and financial…
NADA, ATD | Online Course
Introduction to Automotive Accounting
Learn the fundamental skills needed to build a strong foundation of automotive accounting, and gain knowledge of how numbers end up on the financial statement. Define debits and credits and distinguish the difference between a business' set of books and a personal bank account. Explore the 'dual nature' of accounting, how to…
ATD | Online Course
Cash Management for Commercial Truck Dealers
Is your truck dealership profitable but running short on cash? Learn the importance of regular use of the cash flow statement and identifying sources and uses of organizational cash flow. Explore the cash flow impact that economic profits have on the dealership and its departments and identify frozen capital and its cost. Use this course to…
NADA, ATD | Online Course
Measuring Service Department Inventory Performance
Determine if your service department is operating at its highest potential. Learn how to translate facility utilization metrics into opportunities for profitability. Gain the ability to formulate service department improvement plans using the key terms of technician proficiency, effective labor rate and facility potential.
NADA, ATD | Online Course
Measuring Parts Department Profitability
Gain knowledge of profit centering for a parts department. Learn how to use a variety of templates and metrics to evaluate gross profit by expense categories, evaluate the parts to labor ratio, reconcile the parts inventory between the dealer management system and financial statements and monitor stock purchases. Compare gross profit, expenditures…
NADA, ATD | Online Course
Evaluate Parts Inventory Using the DMS Summary Analysis
Gain knowledge of how to navigate through your dealership management system (DMS) summary. Learn how to complete the DMS scorecard in order to identify areas of strength and improvement. Accurately read the status of your parts inventory performance to determine inventory health and other areas of concern.
NADA, ATD | Online Course
Measuring Service Advisor Performance
Does your service advisor understand the primary product that he or she sells each day? If the answer is anything other than flat rate hours, it is time to view this course. Learn to calculate this key service advisor performance measurement, communicate its importance, and discover opportunities for productivity improvement.
NADA, ATD | Online Course
Red Flags: Stopping Identity Thieves Before They Strike
The victims of identity theft include car dealerships that can lose hundreds of thousands of dollars in inventory and potential revenue. Learn how complying with the Red Flags Rule can protect your dealership from the financial, litigation and reputation risks associated with identity theft.
ATD | Online Course
How To Conduct An RO Analysis for Commercial Trucks
Develop the tools to dispel three key commercial truck service profitability myths; that a large quantity of service customers is the only way to succeed, that labor rates remain constant because they cannot change, and that basic service resources cannot be used to guide you in a better direction. Learn how to complete and use a repair order…
ATD | Online Course
The DMS Summary Analysis as a Parts Inventory Management Tool for Commercial Truck Dealers
Learn how to navigate through your commercial truck’s dealership management system (DMS) summary. Learn how to complete the DMS scorecard in order to identify areas of strength and improvement. Accurately read the status of your parts inventory performance to determine inventory health and other areas of concern.
ATD | Online Course
Measuring Service Advisor Performance for Commercial Trucks
Does your service advisor really understand the primary product that he or she sells in your commercial truck dealership each day? If the answer is anything other than flat rate hours, it is time to view this course. Learn to calculate this key service advisor performance measurement, communicate the importance of this measurement, and uncover…
NADA, ATD | Online Course
Measuring Service Department Profitability
Learn about the concept of profit centering for a service department. Use a variety of templates and analytic tools to evaluate gross profit by expense categories, determine the productivity of technicians, and analyze the effects of expenditures — such as shop supplies, policy work, uniforms, and parts washers — on gross profit. Compare…
NADA, ATD | Online Course
Cash Flow Management Fundamentals
Learn the fundamentals of cash flow management and how to improve your cash flow. Gain knowledge of what happens to cash when there is a large increase in sales, contracts in transit and vehicle receivables and used-vehicle inventory.
NADA, ATD | Online Course
Unlocking Frozen Capital In Your Parts Department
Learn how to formulate strategies to free up frozen capital in the parts department and create processes to monitor special orders. Gain knowledge of how to use reporting tools, including two common month end reports, CDK Global Management Report and the Reynolds and Reynolds 2213 Reports, to find and isolate items no longer needed in parts…
NADA, ATD | Online Course
How to Conduct an RO Analysis
Develop the tools to dispel three key service profitability myths; that a large quantity of service customers is the only way to succeed, that labor rates remain constant because they cannot change, and that basic service resources cannot be used to guide you in a better direction. Learn how to complete and use a repair order analysis to drive…
NADA, ATD | Online Course
Balance Sheet Fundamentals
Locate key accounts on the balance sheet and what each account represents. Learn how to navigate the balance sheet, explain key accounts, identify the three groups of assets and explain how to manage them, compare current and long-term liability, and determine the importance of owner’s equity net worth.
ATD | Online Course
Measuring Parts Department Profitability for Commercial Trucks
Learn about the concept of profit centering for a commercial truck parts department. Learn how to use a variety of templates and metrics to evaluate gross profit and expenses for opportunities to improving profitability. Evaluate the parts to labor ratio, reconcile the parts inventory between the dealer management system and financial statements…
NADA, ATD | Online Course
Preventing And Detecting Fraud
Fraud is most likely to occur when there are weak internal controls in a dealership. In this course, you will learn about the sources of fraud, the types of fraud prevalent in a dealership, and how they can implement internal controls for fraud detection and prevention.
NADA, ATD | Online Course
Income Statement Fundamentals
Locate key accounts and navigate the layout of the income statement. Learn how to quickly navigate the income statement to locate critical accounts, define the three types of profit, explain the various categories of expenses, and describe the big three controllable expenses.
NADA, ATD | Online Course
Measuring Parts Inventory Performance
Learn the fundamentals to create action plans that can improve inventory performance. Develop skills to use the financial statement and the dealership management system report as evaluation tools for your parts department. Discover how your decision making will ultimately affect the future and the vision for parts inventory demand.
ATD | Online Course
Measuring Service Department Inventory Performance for Commercial Trucks
Determine if your commercial truck service department is operating at its highest potential by learning how to translate facility utilization metrics. Gain the ability to formulate service department improvement plans using the key terms of technician proficiency, effective labor rate and facility potential.
NADA, ATD | Online Course
Overcoming Obsolescence
Learn the three major causes of obsolescence and how to resolve this source of frozen capital. Explore how to increase profitability in your parts inventory management system through effective use of vendor managed inventories and developing a special order process. Implement proactive processes to increase overall technician proficiency.
NADA, ATD | Online Course
Cash Reporting: The Buck Stops Here
Learn how to comply with money laundering statutes and the IRS Cash Reporting Rule. In addition to compliance, gain knowledge of dealership responsibilities to stop money laundering and how to handle customers that try to get around cash reporting mandates.
NADA, ATD | Driven Management Guide
Fair Credit Compliance Policy & Program
This dealer guide responds to requests for NADA compliance guidance to minimize the fair credit risk identified in the CFPB guidance bulletin.
NADA, ATD | Driven Management Guide
Reopening Your Dealership During a Pandemic (BM46)
This dealer guide brings together recommendations from government agencies, dealer associations and other third parties concerning practices that dealers may wish to consider as they reopen their businesses in times of COVID-19.
NADA, ATD | Driven Management Guide
Credit and Collection Checklists (BM7)
This dealer guide offers several checklists intended to help dealers establish sound credit and collection policies.
NADA, ATD | Driven Management Guide
Safely Operating Your Dealership During a Pandemic (BM45)
This dealer guide provides information from such reliable sources as the CDC on keeping employees and customers safe during the pandemic; cleaning and disinfecting dealership facilities and vehicles; and safely handling service and sales operations.
NADA, ATD | Driven Management Guide
Voluntary Protection Products: A Model Dealership Policy (L60)
Franchised dealerships routinely offer their customers voluntary products to protect their investment in the vehicles they purchase or lease.
When offered, sold and administered in a professional and consumer-friendly manner, these voluntary protection products (VPPs) can offer customers valuable protection against unexpected and potentially…
NADA, ATD | Driven Management Guide
Body Shop Marketing (SP31)
This dealer guide discusses how to promote your body shop to the full array of potential customers: insurance adjusters, fleet companies, used-car dealerships, new-vehicle owners, service customers, dealerships without body shops, and the general public.
ATD | ATD Insider
Joseph Alosa Nominated for National Truck Dealer of the Year Award
Joseph Alosa, Sr., president and CEO of New England Kenworth in Concord, N.H., is one of seven nominees for 2018 Truck Dealer of the Year – a national award that recognizes commercial-truck dealers for business performance, industry and civic leadership and community service.
“It’s truly an honor to be nominated for this prestigious award, and…
NADA Show | NADA Headlines
NADA Show Lifestyle Experience Helps Attendees 'Excite', 'Explore' and 'Relax'
Take a break from the excitement of the show, and visit us on the NADA Expo floor for three marvelous Lifestyle Experience pavilions designed just for you! We've teamed up with luxury retailers and partners to create an experience to serve as an oasis of relaxation right in the middle of the Show:
FRI. MARCH 23…
NADA | Chairmans Column
Tax Reform Bill Means Opportunity and Success for Dealers
The nation's auto dealers should have a happy holiday season thanks to NADA's and my fellow dealers' efforts to ensure that our priorities were accounted for in comprehensive tax reform legislation. On Dec. 2, the Senate passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1), which included an NADA-supported amendment to preserve 100 percent deductibility of…
ATD | Chairmans Column
A Holiday Message from Your ATD Chairman
People say that ‘a lot can happen in a year.’ And, indeed, it has at the American Truck Dealers (ATD). The holidays are here and I cannot help but reflect on what the year has brought us.
The past year has gone down in history books, not just for our industry but for the entire country. When I took the helm as ATD chairman in 2016, there was a…
ATD | ATD Insider
ATD Announces Nominees for Truck Dealer of the Year Award
The American Truck Dealers (ATD), Heavy Duty Trucking magazine and Procede Software today announced the nominees for the 2018 Truck Dealer of the Year – a national award that recognizes commercial-truck dealers for business performance, industry leadership and community service.
The seven nominees for 2018 are:
Joseph Alosa Sr.,…
NADA Show | NADA Headlines
Auto Dealer Offers Advice to Maximize Educational Workshop Experience at NADA Show
When it comes to continuing education for managers at new-car dealerships, Shirley Quinn has experienced numerous training programs over her 43-year career working in the retail-automobile industry.
After attending the NADA Show (formerly the NADA Convention & Expo) for the past nine years, she gives high marks to the educational workshops…
NADA | NADA Headlines
Senate Tax Reform Bill Passes with 100% Floor Plan Deductibility Preserved
Early Saturday morning, the Senate passed the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act," (H.R. 1) which included a NADA-supported amendment to preserve 100 percent deductibility of interest on floor plan loans (a specialized loan that funds vehicle inventory). This amendment, offered by Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), was the top priority for NADA in the Senate tax…
NADA Show | NADA Headlines
Dealership Managers Benefit from Attending NADA Show
The NADA Show is not just for dealers or dealership owners. This annual auto industry event provides the education, business solutions and networking opportunities to help managers drive success in each dealership department. Managers of all kinds attend NADA Show to find real solutions for the issues they face in every department, including…
NADA | NADA Headlines
Support Sen. Rand Paul Amendment to Preserve Floor Plan Deductibility in Senate Tax Reform Bill
Senators began voting on the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act,” which includes a provision that would reduce the current 100 percent deduction of business interest, including floor plan interest, to 30 percent of adjusted taxable income. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) introduce an amendment to restore the full deductibility of floor plan interest as included in the…
NADA | NADA Headlines
Dealership Employees in Central Ohio Raise $17,440 for NADA Foundation’s Emergency Relief Fund
When dealership employees at Performance Columbus in Central Ohio found out that dealership employees in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico and California were hit hard by the recent hurricanes and wildfires, they decided to help.
Nearly 100 employees from the dealership locations of Honda Marysville, Performance Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram in Columbus,…
NADA Show | NADA Headlines
Networking at NADA Show—Making Connections the Right Way
Whether you've been to dozens of conventions, or if it's your very first time, knowing how to network and make the right connections is a key part of making the most of your NADA Show experience. Industry insiders, partners, competitors and colleagues are all present under one roof at this auto industry event, presenting a…
ATD | ATD Insider
ATD Academy Prepares Dealers and Managers for Success
Bob Nuss, the 2017 Truck Dealer of the Year, is a strong advocate of the educational training programs offered at the American Truck Dealers (ATD) Academy in Tysons, Va.
Nuss should know. He was involved in supporting the start of the ATD Academy more than 26 years ago. His son, Greg Nuss, graduated from the first ATD Academy class in 1992. A…
NADA | NADA Headlines
NADA Foundation Supports Dealership Employees after Wildfires in California
In the early morning hours of Sunday, Oct. 9, Julie Costa woke to the fire alarm going off in the home she was renting in the Fountaingrove area of Santa Rosa, Calif., about 60 miles north of San Francisco.With the power out and phone lines down, soon after she received text messages from her son, who lived across town, and a nearby cousin, who…
NADA | Chairmans Column
Good Intentions vs. Unintended Consequences
Earlier this month I had the privilege of addressing the Automotive Press Association in Detroit. I told the journalists there that American auto dealers share the same passion: to serve the needs of the car-buying public as efficiently as we can. And to do that dealers want to preserve the symbiotic relationship with those who impact our industry…
NADA | NADA Headlines
Dealership Employment Continues Trend Toward Record
Employment and payroll at U.S. new-car dealerships continued to rise through the first six months of 2017, according to a new midyear report released today by the National Automobile Dealers Association.
New-car dealerships directly employed 1,134,200 workers through the second quarter of 2017, up from a record 1,131,900 in 2016, according to…
ATD | Chairmans Column
NADA/ATD to Give Input in Supreme Court Case
Perhaps it's irony that a term of the Supreme Court begins, by statute, on the first Monday in October, and this October an important issue for our industry is about to get its day in court ... again. The outstanding case that will be heard by the Supreme Court this month is: Do dealership service advisors fall within the federal "salesmen,…
NADA | NADA Headlines
NADA Chairman Discusses the Negative Consequences of Stair-Step Incentive Programs
NADA Chairman Mark Scarpelli on Tuesday urged automakers to consider how stair-step incentive programs are damaging their brands, and alerted manufacturers about the unintended consequences of such programs that erode consumer trust and lead to a lack of loyalty to – and desire for – their brands over time.
“Any dealer who’s had to deal…
NADA | NADA Headlines
Michigan Auto Dealer Wes Lutz Elected 2018 NADA Chairman; Charlie Gilchrist Elected Vice Chairman
The National Automobile Dealers Association’s (NADA) 63-member board of directors elected Wes Lutz as chairman for the 2018 term.
“I am honored to serve as NADA chairman as we begin the next century following NADA’s 100 years of existence,” said Lutz, who represents Michigan’s new-car dealers on NADA’s board.
Lutz, president of Extreme Dodge…
NADA | NADA Headlines
Dealership Employee Riki Burkhart: 'We Have to Rebuild' after Hurricane Irma
Gary Matern, president and general manager of O'Brien Auto Park of Fort Myers, estimates nearly all 145 employees working at his Hyundai-Subaru-Mazda dealership sustained some level of property damage to their homes and cars.
"I do not yet have an exact account of every employee. Some are still making their way back from out of state," Matern…
NADA | Chairmans Column
The Equifax Data Breach - What Dealers Should Know
Equifax is one of three nationwide credit-reporting agencies that track and rate the financial history of consumers. Equifax recently announced a major breach of the data it stores and news coverage of the breach has been widespread. Equifax has stated that information from as many as 143 million people in the United States was compromised. Given…
NADA | NADA Headlines
Dealership Employee James Lloreda: ‘We Are Starting Over’
Just past midnight, about 36 hours after Hurricane Harvey first made landfall in southeast Texas, flood water began seeping through a side bedroom and front door of James Lloreda’s home in Dickinson, Texas, about 25 miles southeast of Houston.
“The night of the storm, we heard loud thunder and lightning, very hard rain and the wind started…
NADA | NADA Headlines
U.S. EPA Hears from All Sides on GHG Midterm Rules
Rhett Ricart, Regulatory Affairs Committee chairman for the National Automobile Dealers Association and president and CEO of Ricart Automotive Group in Groveport, Ohio, [said] that fuel-efficient cars may sit on U.S. showrooms if the stringent rules for gas mileage are left in place without any mid-course corrections, The Detroit News reported…
NADA | NADA Headlines
Dealership Employee in Houston Recalls Harrowing Ordeal Trapped in Attic
About 36 hours after Hurricane Harvey first made landfall in Southeastern Texas, Keyvan “Fred” Ram noticed water starting to flow up his driveway at his home in northwest Houston.
“At first, I thought this is it, water is not going to get into the house,” said Ram, who has worked as an auto body technician in the collision department at Helfman…
NADA | NADA Headlines
NADA Foundation Calls on Dealers to Donate to Emergency Relief Fund
Four days since Hurricane Harvey first made landfall in southeastern Texas, the severity of the situation in the Houston area and surrounding communities is still unknown, the weather conditions have not improved and more flooding is on the way.
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“This is the most horrific thing I’ve ever seen. I’m wet, it’s still raining and…
NADA | NADA Headlines
NADA Foundation Mobilizes Emergency Relief Fund for Dealership Employees Impacted by Hurricane Harvey
The situation in East Texas is dire. Hundreds of thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes – but in many cases, the traffic arteries to get them out of town are closed. For example, Wyatt Wainwright, the ATAE from the Houston area, has been evacuated but he cannot drive more than three miles away from his home. Some estimates are…
NADA | Chairmans Column
A Good Relationship Is a Two-Way Street
I'm proud to be an auto dealer. I'm proud to work with the manufacturers that make the great products we sell every day. And I'm proud of the gains we have made—for over 100 years—based on a symbiotic relationship between retailers and OEMs. And if we intend to keep serving our customers efficiently, safely and cost-effectively, we need to…
NADA | Chairmans Column
Host a Member of Congress at Your Dealership in August
The advantages of buying a car through a local dealer are many. As dealers, we deliver in-person customer service that people can't get through a computer screen; we are equipped to handle warranty and recall repairs; we incur billions of dollars in expenses for equipment and facilities; and we, unequivocally, reduce consumer costs through a…
NADA | NADA Headlines
Former NADA President and Foundation Chairman Robert P. Mallon Dies at 83
Robert P. Mallon, former president of the National Automobile Dealers Association and chairman emeritus of the National Automobile Dealers Charitable Foundation, died on August 3. He was 83.
"As a dealer, a NADA director and now chairman of NADA, I'm honored to have worked with Bob Mallon over the years," said 2017 NADA Chairman Mark Scarpelli…
ATD | Chairmans Column
Stars & Stripes Fly High as Truck Dealers Roll into D.C.
As we celebrated the Fourth of July earlier this month and stars and stripes flew high, we must remember that America would not be what it is today without a fight to preserve inalienable rights and protections for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. In that spirit of independence, ATD hosted a successful third annual legislative fly-in…
NADA | NADA Headlines
From Website to Showroom - Engaging Consumers to Sell Cars
They say information is power, but what happens with too much information, too many websites, and too many options for one very important vehicle purchase? This information overload creates a phenomenon called the “merry-go-round effect". Today’s consumers spend an average of 17 hours visiting websites on the digital merry-go-round; researching…
NADA | NADA Headlines
Why Aren't Women More Present Within Dealership Personnel?
Women influence the majority of all car buying decisions, so why aren't they more present within dealership personnel?
Our world is rapidly changing and advancing, yet, in the area of women employed at a car dealership our numbers are rather stagnant.
Why is this the norm? Is it because most dealers have done very little to encourage any…
NADA | NADA Headlines
Local SEO: Get Your Dealership Found
Did you realize that there are actually two kinds of SEO? When most people talk about SEO, they're talking about “traditional” SEO, where you're doing things to a website to get it to show up at a higher ranking when someone does a search in Google. With local SEO, you're only working to get a website to show up in search for a specific geographic…
NADA | Chairmans Column
NADA Visits the White House to Discuss Tax Reform
Recently, I had the profound privilege of joining fellow NADA leadership at the White House to meet with some of the officials who write the rules and regulations that impact our great industry.
Along with NADA President and CEO Peter Welch and others, I presented the viewpoint of America's franchised auto dealers directly to Gary Cohn,…
ATD | Chairmans Column
Time is Right to Repeal Federal Excise Tax
Tax reform and spurring economic growth are at the top of the agenda on Capitol Hill. But when it comes to a harmful tax in the commercial truck retail market, there is none greater than the federal excise tax. This year, with the political climate ripe for tax reform and an infrastructure bill, American Truck Dealers, a division of National…
NADA | NADA Headlines
NADA Praises CHOICE Act Provisions to Preserve Consumer Discounts in Auto Financing
Legislative efforts to significantly reform the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) have resumed in Congress. On Wednesday, House Financial Services Committee Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas) introduced the Financial CHOICE Act, H.R. 10, a comprehensive financial reform bill.
H.R. 10 includes a provision that is virtually identical to…
NADA | NADA Headlines
VIDEO: AutoNation’s Mike Jackson Shares Views on Auto Retailing at NADA/J.D. Power Forum in NYC
Mike Jackson, chairman and CEO of AutoNation, said dealers will have to find creative ways to grow their business in an ever-challenging retail environment during an interview with Wall Street Journal reporter Mike Spector at the 2017 NADA/J.D. Power Automotive Forum on April 11.
Jackson, who shared his views on several topics, said…
ATD | Chairmans Column
Seasonal Downturn Moves to Brighter Conditions in Truck Industry
Weather folklore famously characterizes March as coming in like a lion and going out like a lamb. This is because the marked change of weather tends to come in rough and turbulent, but then goes out calm and pleasant. Let us see if the same can be said of the truck industry's seasonal pattern this year.
If it was any indication, this period…
NADA | NADA Headlines
Café Reconcile Provides Job Training for New Orleans Youth
Over the past several years, the National Automobile Dealers Association has supported local organizations in cities that host its annual convention and expo—whether it’s Las Vegas, New Orleans or San Francisco.
This past January, ahead of the NADA convention which returned to New Orleans for the 12th time since 1973, the NADA Foundation…
NADA | NADA Headlines
Army Veteran Discusses the Importance of Service Dogs for Wounded Warriors
I enlisted in the Army in 2004 and my unit was sent to Iraq in February 2005. During my time there, I lost a number of close friends and suffered some injuries myself. Upon returning to the U.S., my friends and family noticed I was not the same person I was before. Instead, they found a cold, jaded and angry man where a once…
NADA | Chairmans Column
The Year at a Glance: A Final Message From NADA's 2016 Chairman
As the last month of 2016 is well under way, we often become engrossed in holiday plans, end-of-year travel and New Year's resolutions. But it's equally important to pause and appreciate what we've accomplished over the past year. The National Automobile Dealers Association would like to thank its amazing dealer network-over 16,500 strong-for the…
NADA | Chairmans Column
What Happens In Vegas
What do Cirque du Soleil, Chris Angel, Celine Dion and NADA all have in common? We'll all be in Vegas at the end of this month. From March 31 through April 3, what happens in Vegas won't just stay in Vegas. Because with an estimated 10,000 dealers and managers converging on the entertainment capital of the world, you will not want to miss the…
NADA | Chairmans Column
To Drive or Not to Drive: On Recalls, That is the Only Question — and Only Because of Parts
Parts, parts, parts. Much has been said and written recently about our nation's vehicle recall policy. And while it's regrettable that a great deal of the conversation has been overly negative, needlessly controversial and – at times – unfairly accusatory, the silver lining is that the discussion has prompted an increase in consumer awareness of…
NADA | Chairmans Column
Auto Dealers Rally Behind Consumer-Focused Senate Bill
An important number that the nation's auto dealers should know is 2663. NADA's battle to tame the CFPB continues and Senate bill S. 2663 is the next chapter. This bill, entitled, "Reforming CFPB Indirect Auto Financing Guidance Act," is identical to last year's House bill-H.R. 1737-which passed the House with a resounding, veto-…
NADA | Chairmans Column
The Next 100 Years of Evolution is Here
As the end of the year approaches and NADA's next 100 years is upon us, dealers are looking to the future of this industry more than ever. NADA is committed to being proactive and forward-looking in its mission to advocate for the franchise system and provide dealers with the resources they need to succeed. As part of that mission, NADA is proud…
NADA | Chairmans Column
YES! State Franchise Laws Lower Prices and Benefit Consumers
A new economic report from the Phoenix Center for Advanced Legal and Economic Public Policy Studies makes one overriding conclusion: state auto franchise laws lower retail prices of new cars, which benefits consumers.
The study, "State Automobile Franchise Laws: Public or Private Interests?" was released in July after years of debate and…
NADA | Chairmans Column
Support NADA's Baton Rouge Flood Relief Efforts
On August 15, the residents of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, woke up to the worst flood disaster in the United States since Hurricane Sandy. As much as 22 inches of rain fell in a single weekend. More than 140,000 families were displaced in the flooding, and an estimated 1,500 dealership families were forced to evacuate their homes. Our fellow Baton…
NADA | Chairmans Column
100 Years of Standing Up for Our Customers
Earlier this month, I had the privilege of addressing the Automotive Press Association in Detroit. In addition to discussing what we're doing now and what we'll be doing in the future, I talked about the past - and about how NADA began. We should never forget that this association's genesis was in 1917 when dealers wanted to defend their customers…
NADA | Webinar
The Best Ideas from NADA 20 Groups, Part 7. In Times of Covid-19 Stress
Join Tom Carney for the last installment of our Best Ideas Dealership Lifeline Webinar Series.
NADA | Webinar
The Bridge to the Future of Automotive Retail
Join Rick Ricart and Joe St. Johnas they break down exactly how dealers can respond to the current market conditions to thrive with digital sales and financing.
NADA | Webinar
Dealership Website Accessibility and the Americans with Disabilities Act
Join Doug Greenhaus, Chief Regulatory Counsel, and Associate Director, Kaye Lynch-Sparks, at NADA for this important webinar and learn what is website accessibility, how to make dealership websites accessible, the complexities of addressing website accessibility for franchise dealerships, national trends in website accessibility litigation, and…
NADA | NADA Headlines
Ford Lowers Profit Guidance as Labor Costs Rise $8.8 Billion (Bloomberg)
Ford Motor Co. restored financial guidance Thursday, saying profits would come in lower than earlier projections due to rising labor costs from its new contract with the United Auto Workers union.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Toyota Posts Record October Sales, Output on US Demand (Bloomberg)
Toyota Motor Corp. posted record October global sales and production on strong demand for its cars in North America and Europe.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Half a Billion Dollars Donated
New franchised auto dealerships donate half a billion dollars to charities each year.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Be First to the Finish Line
As of last week, dealers are eligible to apply for ENERGY STAR certification. Your dealership can be one of the first ENERGY STAR certified dealerships and receive recognition by both NADA and the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) for your efforts to save energy, save money, and help protect the environment.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Mary Barra's $280 Billion Goal Confronts a Litany of GM Hurdles (Bloomberg)
The article below is sourced from Bloomberg Wire Service. The views and opinions expressed in this story are those of the Bloomberg Wire Service and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of NADA.
Mary Barra’s ambitious plan to double General Motors Co.’s revenue to $280 billion by the end of the decade has…
NADA | NADA Headlines
Nissan Becomes Latest Asian Automaker to Hike US Worker Pay (Bloomberg)
The article below is sourced from Bloomberg Wire Service. The views and opinions expressed in this story are those of the Bloomberg Wire Service and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of NADA.
Nissan Motor Co. is giving its 9,000 US factory workers a 10% raise in January and eliminating a tiered pay…
NADA | NADA Headlines
Strategy for Success: Watch and Learn
Roger Rollins, a technician at Steve Austin’s Auto Group in Bellefontaine, Ohio, has excelled in his career by taking every opportunity to learn from others.
Rollins, an Army veteran who entered service at 17 years old, credits the military for helping him grow up. But his successful career as a technician, he credits to his mentor.
“The…
NADA, ATD | Webinar
Possible Hazard Ahead: Preparing for Dealership Disruptions
Join industry experts and thought leaders, Sarah Buzzelli and John Possumato, as they detail how dealerships can be proactive to avoid common disruptions and minimize the impact on customers and the bottom line.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Volvo Car Drops After Li Shufu’s Geely Sells $350 Million Stake (Bloomberg)
Chinese billionaire Li Shufu’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. sold a $350 million stake in Volvo Car AB, responding to investor concerns about the automaker’s limited free float.
NADA, ATD | Webinar
Top 7 Tax Issues Affecting Auto Dealers and Dealer Principals
Join Brian Wallace, dealership services tax partner from Withum, as he discusses the current tax landscape, including the impact of sunsetting provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and pending tax legislation.
ATD, ATD Show, ATAE | ATD Insider
ATD Show 2024: the Best of Both Worlds
Are you ready for an extravaganza that combines the power and excitement of both ATD and NADA? ATD Show 2024 is just around the corner, and it's promising to be an event like no other.
NADA, NADA Show, ATAE | NADA Headlines
All About Expo at NADA Show 2024
NADA Show 2024 is just 10 weeks away and it’s going to be spectacular!
NADA | NADA Headlines
Far-Sighted: Family Dealership Success Comes Down to Family, People First
The Sight dealership business—comprising Bob Sight Ford, Bob Sight Kia and Rob Sight Ford—is celebrating 100 years of serving the Kansas City area the way they started: with a focus on family.
NADA Show | NADA Headlines
NADA Show 2024 Video Contest Winner Announced
Get ready for the automotive industry's premier event! We are thrilled to announce that Sam Pack's Five Star Ford Dallas has triumphed in the NADA Show 2024 Video Contest.
NADA, ATD | Webinar
The Truth about Recapturing Credit Card Fees
Join Amberly Allen, Founder/Managing Partner, and Laura Sherman, COO, from Dealer Merchant Services, the fastest growing merchant provider in automotive, as they discuss how to interpret your current merchant processing statement and identify your monthly fees, explain the legal changes and compliance requirements that allow surcharging and…
NADA | NADA Headlines
Auto Wage Hikes Complicate the Search for an Affordable EV (Bloomberg)
A combustion engine has about 2,000 moving parts. An electric motor, by comparison, has about 20. However, the economics of making and selling electric vehicles are proving far trickier to cobble together than their supply chain might suggest.
NADA Show | NADA Headlines
Get Your Ticket to the NADA Show Welcome Reception at Sphere
Get the hottest ticket in town … and around the world! The Auto Industry Event of the Year kicks off February 1 with the ultimate welcome reception at Sphere!
Take your business to the next level — connect with fellow dealers, OEMs, exhibitors and industry affiliates, as we launch into a new galaxy with an opening-night event unlike any other…
NADA | NADA Headlines
Battery Metals Lose Luster as Surge in Supply Outpaces Demand (Bloomberg)
In the fast-moving world of battery metals, 2022 already feels like a bygone era. Back then, prices were soaring, automakers were fretting about long-term shortages and Elon Musk was describing lithium costs as “insane.”
NADA | NADA Headlines
Ram’s Answer to EV Truck Range Anxiety Is a Gas Generator (Bloomberg)
Stellantis NV’s Ram truck brand, long a laggard in the auto industry’s transition to electric vehicles, is offering a solution to range anxiety that leans into its gas-powered roots: a battery-powered pickup with an on-board gas generator to boost range and towing capacity.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Ford Credit Rating Upgrade to Boost Demand for US Corporate Bonds (Reuters)
The restoration of Ford Motor Co's investment-grade credit rating this week after almost four years as a "junk"-rated company sent some positive ripple effects through the U.S. corporate bond markets, analysts said.
NADA | NADA Headlines
GM to Invest $13 Billion in US Operations Under Deal With UAW (Bloomberg)
General Motors Co.’s tentative agreement ending a six-week strike by the United Auto Workers union includes a $13 billion investment in US operations and better pay for workers at its battery plants.
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Navigating the Rising Tide: Unveiling the Rise in F&I Regulations
Join Robert Ebin, Senior Manager of Legal Affairs at KPA, to gain crucial insights into the changing landscape of regulatory enforcement in the automotive industry.
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BMW Offers Rare Glimpse of Optimism for 2024 Sales (Bloomberg)
BMW AG is optimistic about its luxury and fully electric vehicle sales in 2024, offering a rare positive outlook among German carmakers that have seen softening demand in China hurt their forecasts.
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Stellantis Deal Includes $19 Billion in US Investment, UAW Says (Bloomberg)
Stellantis NV’s tentative agreement to end the six-week strike by the United Auto Workers includes $19 billion in new investment, such as reviving an idled assembly plant and building a new battery plant in Illinois, the union said Thursday.
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Volvo Cars' Sales of Fully Electric Vehicles Jump in October (Reuters)
Volvo Cars' sales in October grew 10% from a year earlier to 59,861 cars as fully electric car sales jumped but hybrid models fell, the Sweden-based group said on Friday.
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Ford's October US Vehicle Sales Slip (Reuters)
Ford reported a drop in October U.S. vehicle sales, including in its highly profitable F-series pickup trucks, following a recent United Auto Workers (UAW) union strike at some of its facilities.
NADA | NADA Headlines
7 Unique Fundraisers for Breast Cancer This October
The slogans are punny, and the signs are pink, but make no mistake – franchised dealerships are serious about breast cancer awareness month.
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California Says Electric Cars Now Make Up a Fifth of Auto Sales (Bloomberg)
One out of every five cars sold in California is now powered by a battery, registration data released Wednesday by the California New Car Dealers Association shows.
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Toyota Rides Weak Yen, Demand for Hybrids to Post Blowout Profit (Reuters)
Toyota Motor more than doubled its second-quarter profit and sharply raised its full-year outlook on Wednesday, as a weaker yen currency bolstered the impact of robust global sales.
NADA
NADA Responds to Launch of IRS Energy Credits Online Portal
TYSONS, Va. (November 1, 2023)—Following the introduction of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Energy Credit Online portal to facilitate consumer use of electric vehicle (EV) tax credits at dealerships at the time of purchase, NADA President and CEO Mike Stanton issued the following statement:
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Ford Scores Second Credit Upgrade—This Time From S&P (Bloomberg)
Ford Motor Co. has received its second credit upgrade, marking the automaker’s return to investment-grade status after its downgrade to junk in 2020.
NADA, ATD | Driven Management Guide
Body Shop Production Management (SP33)
The dealer guide aims to help dealers improve body shop efficiency.
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Pumping Up Profits in Your Body Shop (SP32)
The dealer guide provides formulas to determine and improve your shop's performance, as well as your staffing and pricing structure, effective labor rate, and facility and technician utilization.
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OSHA's Walking-Working Surfaces Rule (L59)
The dealer guide updates dealerships on their compliance responsibilities with the new rule.
NADA, ATD | Driven Management Guide
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (L58)
This dealer guide provides an overview of major provisions in the comprehensive Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that affect franchised car and truck dealers.
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A Dealer Guide to Warranty Administration (SP17)
This dealer guide provides a sample procedure for handling warranty claims, from the time a customer calls for an appointment to the time the claim is processed.
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Fuel Economy Advertising (L14)
This dealer guide aims to help dealers and manufacturers avoid deceptive advertising practices related to fuel economy.
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Leasing Fundamentals (SL20)
This dealer guide helps dealers explain leasing, including how it compares to purchasing, so that customers can make the right decision for their individual needs.
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Used-Vehicle Inventory (SL12)
This dealer guide allows you to calculate the return you're earning on your inventory investment.
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A Dealer Guide to Maintenance Menus (SP15)
This dealer guide covers printed menus, electronic menus and the on-board diagnostics (OBD) system that service staff can use to access and share with customers the maintenance schedules specific to their make and model vehicle.
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Marketing Used-Vehicle Certification (SL30)
The dealer guide presents best practices for initiating and marketing a Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) program.
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Family and Medical Leave Act (L33)
This dealer guide explains how the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) affects dealerships and what dealerships must do to comply with this federal law.
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Federal Tax Issues (L32)
This dealer guide introduces and explains many federal tax considerations that confront dealerships.
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EPA Mobile Air Conditioning Coolant Recycling Regulation (L30)
The guide also discusses the required EPA certification form and agency restrictions on the sale of small containers of refrigerant.
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OSHA Single and Multi-Piece Rim Service Rule (TLR09)
This dealer guide explains the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations for servicing single and multi-piece rim wheels used on trucks, tractors, trailers, and buses. OSHA's rule requires that tire servicing employees be trained on potential rim wheel servicing hazards. It also requires the use of compatible tire and…
NADA, ATD | Driven Management Guide
Product Liability (TLR05)
This dealer guide describes, using case histories, dealership policies that can best prevent product liability claims. It is intended as a tool to assist dealers in determining their product liability risks and protecting themselves from litigation in the event of physical harm or property damage.
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Federal Excise Tax Compliance (TLR26)
This dealer guide explains the importance of dealers complying with the Federal Excise Tax.
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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (TLR25)
This dealer guide outlines the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) governing the operation of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce. Includes rules on commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs), driver qualifications, federal driving standards, hours of service, electronic logging devices, and drug and alcohol testing, as…
ATD | Driven Management Guide
Recruiting and Retaining Truck Technicians (TDO17)
This dealer guide discusses what truck dealerships can do to meet burgeoning customer demand in their service departments.
ATD | Driven Management Guide
Used Trucks: The Forgotten Profit Center (TDO11)
This dealer guide reveals numerous strategies used by dealers with successful used-truck departments.
ATD | Driven Management Guide
A Dealer Guide to Asset Management for Truck Dealerships
This dealer guide discusses fundamental principles of good asset management for a truck dealership.
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Parts Checkup: Performance Level Analysis (SP07)
This dealer guide provides a checklist to help dealers and general managers better understand how their parts departments operate and perform.
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Parts Management and Profitability, 3rd ed. (SP05)
This dealer guide addresses personnel requirements, profit centering, inventory control, and marketing. Also included are a sample trend analysis, job descriptions, forecast sheet, and formulas to help analyze the parts department.
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Top Five Ideas for Managing Parts Department Inventory Performance (SP30)
This dealer guide counts down the five most significant challenges dealers and parts managers face in managing parts inventory and offers suggestions on what to do about each one.
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Repair Order Analysis (SP03)
This dealer guide helps you compare current service department performance with true sales potential.
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Service Department Performance Analysis (SP29)
This dealer guide provides service performance guidelines for dealers to consider.
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Handling the Morning Service Rush (SP25)
This dealer guide provides a flow chart to organize the morning service write-up process and to ensure proper contact with the customer. This guide outlines the proper methods of needs assessments, vehicle inspections, reviewing maintenance work, and providing estimates. A maintenance inspection checklist is also included.
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Analyzing Customer-Pay Service (SP24)
This dealer guide explains how to analyze customer-pay labor to fine-tune variable rates and achieve labor sales potential.
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A Dealer Guide to the Three Ps of Effective Service Management: Profit, Productivity, Personnel (SP23)
This dealer guide examines the service department and provides tools to analyze and increase profitability, productivity, and personnel effectiveness while delivering customer satisfaction. Included are strategies for maximizing gross retention, technician proficiency, and service advisor performance, as well as in-depth analyses of absorption,…
NADA, ATD | Driven Management Guide
Service and Parts Communication: Creating a Fixed Operations Team (SP22)
This dealer guide offers tips for team-building and improved communication, as well as suggestions for establishing common objectives.
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Parts Inventory Management (SP21)
Dealer Guide to Parts Inventory Management discusses seven key indicators of inventory performance: days' supply, level of service, obsolescence, non-stock investment, non-stock sales, emergency purchases, and lost sales.
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Recruiting and Developing Technicians (SP20)
This dealer guide addresses the issue of the dire under supply of automotive technicians in the U.S. and what a dealership can do to find qualified automotive technicians.
NADA, ATD | Driven Management Guide
Improving Parts Inventory Efficiency (SP02)
This dealer guide discusses how to calculate and improve your months' supply level and turn rates.
NADA, ATD | Driven Management Guide
New Owner Orientation Seminars: Small Cost = Big Payoff (SP19)
This dealer guide provides an overview of new owner orientation seminars and how to implement them in your dealership.
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Preparing for a Warranty Audit (SP14)
This dealer guide outlines ways dealers can avoid warranty audits and make an actual audit less expensive and stressful.
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Technician Retention (SP13)
This dealer guide reports on technician focus group findings and suggests methods for retention.
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The Effective Service Advisor
This dealer guide aims to help dealers and general managers assess the appearance, demeanor, and productivity of their service advisors.
NADA, ATD | Driven Management Guide
NADA Inventory Planner (SL08)
The dealer guide outlines an organized plan for ordering and managing vehicle inventory. Included is an inventory planner applicable to any model in any dealership, along with instructions for monthly use.
NADA, ATD | Driven Management Guide
Staffed Events (SL45)
This dealer guide discusses these benefits, how to choose a vendor, and what to watch out for when planning staffed events.
NADA, ATD | Driven Management Guide
Marketing Electric Vehicles [Version 1] (SL44)
This dealer guide provides information that can assist dealers with the marketing of plug-in vehicles.
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Stepping Up Foot Traffic (SL43)
This dealer guide looks at how the Internet has changed the way people research and shop for cars, and suggests ways you can get customers coming back to your store, still the place to develop relationships with customers.
NADA, ATD | Driven Management Guide
The Internet Challenge: Structuring Your Dealership for Success (SL42)
This dealer guide addresses the problem that salespeople who are effective closers on the showroom floor are often reluctant or unable to follow up on dealerships' increasing volume of Internet leads.
NADA, ATD | Driven Management Guide
Trade Appraisal Process in a Transparent Market (SL40)
This dealer guide examines the purpose and best practices of maintaining an efficient and effective trade evaluation process, focusing on a consultative approach that assumes the consumer has access to the same information as the appraiser.
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Save-a-Deal Meetings (SL39)
This dealer guide suggests an interactive, positive approach to conducting the meetings and using them as training opportunities.
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Building a Special Finance Department (SL38)
This dealer guide is designed to help dealers and F&I managers start or develop special finance operations. The focus of this guide is to provide an overview of special financing, who to put in charge, how to work with lenders, what vehicles to sell, and how to organize personnel and resources. Best practices and principles are included.…
NADA, ATD | Driven Management Guide
F&I: Selling to All Customers (SL34)
The dealer guide includes an overview of customer relations, the finance process, and menu presentation.
NADA, ATD | Driven Management Guide
Increasing Sales through Prospecting (SL18)
This dealer guide explains what is missing from the traditional sales approach and how to build "mental ownership," and also includes prospecting tips.
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Auctions: Controlling Inventory, Increasing Profits (SL17)
This dealer guide discusses appraising, including computerized and online appraisal tools, buying and selling at auction, and Internet auctions. Included are checklists, forms, and a glossary of auction terms.
NADA, ATD | Driven Management Guide
Used-Vehicle Strategies and Solutions (SL15)
This dealer guide addresses personnel, inventory, marketing, and management.
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Political Engagement (L56)
This dealer guide was developed to familiarize dealers with the various federal laws, regulations and rules that govern interaction with a member of Congress.
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FTC Affiliate Marketing Rule (L51)
This dealer guide explains the FTC Affiliate Marketing Rule, with which dealers must comply by October 1, 2008, as well as existing information-sharing restrictions under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
NADA, ATD | Driven Management Guide
FTC Red Flags and Address Discrepancy Rules (L50)
This dealer guide explains FTC regulations. Section One explains the FTC rule requiring dealers and other creditors to develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive Identity Theft Prevention Program (ITPP) by August 1, 2009.
NADA, ATD | Driven Management Guide
Adverse Action Notices (L49)
This dealer guide explains when dealers must issue an adverse action notice, what the notice must say, when dealers can rely on a finance source's notice, and other important issues. This guide utilizes numerous scenarios to aid understanding and includes a flow chart, sample notices, and other tools to assist dealers with compliance.…
NADA, ATD | Driven Management Guide
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO): Controlling Hazardous Energy (L42)
This dealer guide explains the OSHA requirements for equipment or machinery being repaired or maintained to be locked or tagged out to help prevent injuries or deaths.
NADA, ATD | Driven Management Guide
NADA and ATD Federal Regulatory Compliance Chart (L48)
This dealer guide lists many major federal regulations that apply to auto and truck dealerships.
NADA, ATD | Driven Management Guide
Water and Wastewater Management (L46)
This dealer guide outlines dealership obligations under the federal Clean Water and Safe Drinking Water Acts and provides dealerships with compliance assistance information.
NADA, ATD | Driven Management Guide
Creating a Dealership Emergency Response Plan (L41)
This dealer guide aims to help dealerships prevent and manage potential emergency situations. Emergencies can have a significant impact on business operations, people and the environment. Learn how to plan for a variety of emergency situations.
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Canada to Announce 2035 All-EV Sales Mandate, Reports Say (Bloomberg)
The Canadian government is poised to pass rules requiring all new vehicles sold in the country to be zero-emissions by 2035, according to news reports.
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EV Inventories Hit Record High in US as Cars Pile Up on Dealer Lots (Bloomberg)
Electric vehicle inventories on US dealer lots reached a new high in December, with a 114-day supply that was more than double what it was a year ago.
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Gear Up for the Auto Event of the Year: NADA Show 2024 in Las Vegas
We’re counting down… In just six weeks, the auto industry will converge in dazzling Las Vegas for the highly anticipated NADA Show 2024. This isn't just an event; it's an extravaganza that promises something for everyone.
Here's why you can't afford to miss out — and why you need to register today!
Savings That Accelerate…
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BMW Expects EV Sales to Keep Growing, Just at a Slower Pace (Bloomberg)
BMW AG remains bullish on battery-powered electric vehicles in the US, even though it’s expecting the sector’s market share gains to slow.
NADA | NADA Headlines
GM Still Planning to End Gas-Powered Vehicle Sales by 2035 -- CEO (Reuters)
General Motors CEO Mary Barra said Wednesday the Detroit automaker still plans on moving to all electric vehicle sales by 2035 even as it has recently delayed some EV production.
NADA
NADA Releases Statement on FTC’s Vehicle Shopping Rule
TYSONS, Va. (Dec. 12, 2023)— Today, the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) released the following statement by its president and CEO Mike Stanton, on the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) issuance of its vehicle shopping rule:
“This regulation is heavy-handed bureaucratic overreach and redundancy at its worst, that will…
NADA | NADA Headlines
A Mother’s Legacy: Work Ethic
Lilly Jimenez does not have the typical resume: Vietnamese refugee, telecommunications executive, stay-at-home mom, community volunteer, and general manager at Classic Chevrolet OKC in Oklahoma City.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Ford Slashes Electric F-150 Plans in Ominous Sign for EV Market (Bloomberg)
Ford Motor Co. is cutting 2024 production goals in half for its F-150 Lightning plug-in pickup truck — its signature electric vehicle — due to slowing demand for battery powered models.
NADA | NADA Headlines
In 2023, Bold EV Strategies Took a Punch From Reality (Reuters)
This was the year the auto industry's race toward an all-electric future took a detour.
NADA, ATD | Webinar
KeyBank's Drive Your Way to Savings
Listen in as KeyBank provides insight into understanding credit surcharge and payment processing in general to help you, as a dealer, drive away with potential savings.
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Driving 100,000 Strong: Celebrating Our LinkedIn Milestone
We are thrilled to announce that our LinkedIn community has just crossed a remarkable milestone - we now have over 100,000 amazing followers and counting!
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UAW Signs Up 1,000 Volkswagen Workers in Tennessee Organizing Push (Bloomberg)
The United Auto Workers said it has signed up more than 1,000 employees at Volkswagen AG’s non-union Tennessee auto plant, setting up a high-stakes showdown at a site where the union suffered painful past defeats.
NADA | NADA Headlines
China Says Biden Plan to Shut It Out of US Battery Supply Chain Violates WTO Rules (Reuters)
China said on Thursday that Biden administration plans to limit Chinese content in batteries eligible for generous electric vehicle tax credits from next year violate international trade norms and will disrupt global supply chains.
NADA | NADA Headlines
US House Republicans Seek to Halt Biden EV Regulations (Reuters)
The Republican-led House of Representatives voted on Wednesday to bar the Biden administration from moving forward with stringent vehicle emissions regulations that would result in 67% of new vehicles being electric by 2032.
NADA, ATD | Webinar
March 1st Deadline: Dealer Environmental Reporting & Electrification Effects
Join Chris Cleveland, CEO of ComplyAuto Safety, to learn whether your dealership needs to report hazardous substances by the March 1st deadline.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Ford Says Unlikely Mustang Mach-E EV Will Qualify for Federal Tax Credits in January (Reuters)
Ford Motor said on Wednesday it is unlikely Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles currently in dealer showrooms will qualify for federal tax credits beginning in January.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Stellantis Seeks to Void California Emissions Deal with Rival Automakers (Reuters)
Chrysler-parent Stellantis said on Wednesday it is seeking to void a 2019 California emissions deal with rival automakers and it may face new compliance penalties from state regulators.
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Empowering Change: NADA Women Driving Auto Retail Event 2024
More women are working in dealerships than ever before but that doesn’t mean our work on gender diversity should stop.
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General Motors’s All-Electric Pledge Hinges on Customer Demand, CEO Barra Says (Bloomberg)
General Motors Co.’s pledge to have an all electric fleet by 2035 hinges on consumer acceptance, Chief Executive Officer Mary Barra said.
NADA, ATD | Webinar
Get in the Fast Lane: AP Automation for Agility and Scalability
Join Samantha Jasper, Account Executive with Yooz, and learn ways to improve your overall P2P process from paperless processing to straight through payments and increased visibility.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Volvo Cars' November Sales Rise 8% (Reuters)
Volvo Cars' sales grew 8% in November from a year earlier to 63,682 cars, the Sweden-based group said on Monday.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Ford's November US Vehicle Sales Slip, EV Sales Rise (Reuters)
Ford Motor posted a 0.5% drop in U.S. new vehicle sales for November on Monday, as the automaker worked to restart some of its key plants following a lengthy workers' strike that impacted vehicle production.
ATD | Webinar
How to Work Effectively with your OEM: A Recipe for Success
Join moderators Korey Neal, the ATD NextGen Chair, and Danielle Hansen Dobbins, ATD Education Chair, as they talk with two experienced dealers who will share their stories, advice, best practices and lessons learned.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Stellantis Absorbs €3 Billion Strike Hit With Higher Revenue (Bloomberg)
Stellantis NV said the prolonged strikes that curbed output at its North American facilities cost the Jeep maker around €3 billion ($3.2 billion) in revenue.
ATD, ATAE, ATD Show | ATD Insider
You’re Invited to ATD Show 2024
ATD Show 2024 is focused on Driving the Future. Join us, February 1-3, at the Wynn Las Vegas to network, learn and discuss challenges and opportunities having a major impact on the truck market.
NADA | NADA Headlines
UAW Reaches Deal With GM, Ending Strike Against Detroit Automakers (Reuters)
General Motors and the United Auto Workers (UAW) union have reached a tentative agreement, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Monday, winning record pay hikes to end six weeks of a coordinated strike against the Detroit Three automakers.
NADA | NADA Headlines
GM Is Last Holdout as UAW Talks Drag On Over Retirement Costs (Bloomberg)
More General Motors Co. workers walked off the job over the weekend after the automaker failed to follow its Detroit rivals in snagging a deal with the United Auto Workers to end the six-week strike.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Toyota Global Sales, Output Hit Record 5.6 Million Vehicles (Bloomberg)
Toyota Motor Corp.’s global sales climbed 8.3% in April to September from a year earlier to a record 5,596,183 vehicles, putting the world’s biggest carmaker on track for another year of strong gains thanks to robust demand and improving supply conditions.
NADA | NADA Headlines
GM Matches Ford’s 25% Salary Increase in Latest Offer to UAW (Bloomberg)
General Motors Co. has agreed to provide 25% wage increases to United Auto Workers members in their ongoing contract talks, matching the same offer by Ford Motor Co. to end the six-week strike, according to people familiar with the discussions.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Auto Strikes to Reduce US Payrolls Count in October (Reuters)
Strikes by members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) union including against Detroit's Big Three car manufacturers could subtract at least 29,000 jobs from U.S. nonfarm payrolls in October, government data showed on Friday.
NADA | NADA Headlines
NADA Academy Students Warm Hearts and Feet with Sock Donations to Local Virginia and DC Homeless Shelters in Sock-tober
October is a month known for falling leaves, pumpkin spice lattes, and cool autumn breezes.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Ford Slides After Pulling Profit Forecast on Strike Impact (Bloomberg)
Ford Motor Co. said it fell short of third-quarter earnings expectations, citing higher costs and lower quality, a day after it won labor peace through a tentative contract with the United Auto Workers.
NADA, ATD | Webinar
Eliminate Back-office Traffic Jams with Complete AP Automation
Join JB Wissmann, Account Executive with Yooz, to see how to accelerate your organization with complete Purchase-to-Payment (P2P) automation, eliminating lengthy approval processes, chaotic cash flow management, and messy logistics across locations.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Hyundai’s Profit Beats Estimates on Luxury Car and EV Growth (Bloomberg)
Hyundai Motor Co. reported third-quarter earnings that beat analyst forecasts thanks to strong sales of luxury models and electric vehicles, as well as the Korean won’s continued weakness.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Ford Workers to Return to Work as UAW Turns to GM, Stellantis (Reuters)
Ford autoworkers were set to head back to work after the United Auto Workers (UAW) union reached a tentative labor deal with the company late Wednesday.
NADA | NADA Headlines
US New Vehicle Dealers Jump-Start Holiday Sales With Better Incentives (Reuters)
American car dealers are set to wrap the year with generous incentives and discounts during winter sales, aiming to clear older vehicle stocks and prepare for the new year capitalizing on sustained demand from consumers.
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Canada Says All Cars and Trucks Must Be Zero Emission by 2035, Industry Unhappy (Reuters)
Canada on Tuesday released final regulations mandating that all passenger cars, SUVs, crossovers and light trucks sold by 2035 must be zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), part of the government's overall plan to combat climate change.
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Gear Up for ATD Show 2024 in Las Vegas
We’re counting down… In just five weeks, truck dealers and managers will converge in dazzling Las Vegas for ATD Show 2024.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Audi CEO Nudges Back EV Models Rollout Amid Market Wobbles (Bloomberg)
Audi is paring back an ambitious rollout of electric models to avoid burdening factories and dealers amid slower growth in EV sales.
NADA | NADA Headlines
NADA Chairman Wes Lutz Injects Dose of Reality Into Mobility Debate
DETROIT (Oct. 9, 2018)—NADA Chairman Wes Lutz on Tuesday injected a dose of reality into the conversation about the future of mobility, directly challenging media narratives suggesting that ride-hailing will replace personal vehicle ownership, that self-driving vehicles will be immeasurably safer than human drivers, and that dealers are reluctant…
NADA | Chairmans Column
NADA Foundation Ready to Respond After Hurricane Florence
The NADA Foundation is mobilized and ready to help our fellow dealership families in the wake of massive Hurricane Florence. The hurricane ripped through the Carolinas with winds topping 73 mph and covering more than 15,000 miles—larger than the states of Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island combined. Now families affected need the strength…
ATD | ATD Insider
ATD Chairwoman: Let’s Make the Voice of the Dealer Stronger
WASHINGTON – Jodie Teuton, chairwoman of the American Truck Dealers (ATD), addressed nearly 500 attendees at NADA’s Washington Conference on Sept. 26.
During her comments, she encouraged the attendees to get more commercial-truck dealerships involved with their state and metro associations to better address the legislative and regulatory…
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Franchised Dealers Gather in Washington to Tackle Legislative Issues
If there is strength in numbers, America’s franchised auto dealers are stronger than ever, as nearly 500 dealers and dealer association executives representing all 50 states gathered in the nation's capital this week for NADA's annual Washington Conference and Congressional fly-in.
This year, more than 300 Capitol Hill visits with members of…
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Center for Automotive Research Study Shows Auto Tariffs Leading to Dramatic Vehicle Price Increases, Job Losses and Economic Consequences
WASHINGTON (Sept. 25, 2018)—According to a recent study by the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) – commissioned by NADA – American consumers would see dramatic increases in vehicle prices, and the auto industry and broader economy would suffer significant harm from new auto tariffs, including a possible 25% tariff on all imported vehicles and…
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National Weather Service Issues New Flood Warning for the Carolinas
More than a week after Hurricane Florence first made landfall, the National Weather Service on Sept. 23 issued a new round of flood warnings for several southeastern counties in North Carolina and northeastern counties in South Carolina.
“We’ve already had whole towns that have been flooded and evacuated. And now it’s a second wave of…
NADA | NADA Headlines
Parts Obsolescence: The Snakes That Eat Profits, Freeze Working Capital, Scare Your Techs and Poison CSI
Even the name hisses.
Parts obsolescence.
They slither through your parts department and feed off your dealership. They’re sneaky. They slink onto your shelves when you are busy or not paying attention. Obsolete parts hide out of sight and out of mind.
Consider your wholesale parts business over the years. Nice, right? But how…
ATD | Chairmans Column
ATD Show 2019: You Asked and We Listened
Each year the American Truck Dealers (ATD) offers its members the best products and presentations on a large stage. We will deliver again at ATD Show 2019 in San Francisco from Jan. 24-27.
ATD listens to our members like dealers listen to our customers. And based on feedback from the 2018 show attendees, we’ve made sure that our events are…
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Popular Distinguished Speaker Series Returns for NADA Show 2019
NADA Show's most popular leadership-focused education sessions are back! Attendees couldn't get enough of our new session format introduced at our 2018 show in Las Vegas. For 2019, we're back with even more engaging, industry-leading speakers who will address the things that are top of mind for dealers today.
Learn how to take your business to…
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NADA Expo 2019: The Power of Face-to-Face Business
NADA Expo is the auto industry’s premier marketplace, with more than 500 companies offering thousands of products, solutions and services in one place. Whether you’re looking to engage with current providers or shop for new suppliers, exhibitors from both Fortune 500 companies and start-ups will be on hand to offer new and exciting ways…
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Take a Break at NADA Show 2019: Enjoy the Lifestyle Experience
Take a break from the excitement of the show and visit us at our two Lifestyle Experience pavilions, designed just for you! Both NADA Lifestyle Pavilions will be located on the Expo floor at the Moscone Center. With so much to see and do and more than 650,000 square feet of expo floor, the Lifestyle Experience is the perfect way to relax and…
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ATD Show 2019 General Session Speakers Announced
Each year, ATD brings industry experts and leading speakers to share insights on business innovations and solutions that will help drive your truck dealership into the future.
See what's in store for ATD Show 2019 General Sessions:
ATD OPENING GENERAL SESSION
Friday, January 25, 12:00pm-1:30 pm
Chairwoman’s Address…
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Our Commitment to Fair Credit
In today’s market, America’s new car and truck dealerships sell around 50,000 new cars and trucks a day. Consumer access to affordable credit at dealerships, and interest rate discounts that local dealerships can provide their customers, are keys to driving those sales. Congress recently repealed a lending guidance issued by the federal Consumer…
NADA | Chairmans Column
Local Dealerships and President Trump’s Workforce Initiative
In July President Trump announced an executive order establishing the President’s National Council for the American Worker and the American Workforce Policy Advisory Board. The council is developing a national strategy to address urgent workforce issues, including a national campaign to raise awareness of the job skills crisis.
NADA applauds…
ATD | ATD Insider
Truck Dealer of the Year Rick Reynolds Delivers Keynote Address at ATD Academy Graduation
VIENNA, Va. – In keynote remarks to the American Truck Dealers (ATD) Academy Class 038, Rick Reynolds told the graduates to “do the little things that will make big things happen.”
“This is a philosophy espoused by the late, great college basketball coach John Wooden,” said Reynolds, 2018 Truck Dealer of the Year and president of Peach State…
ATD Show | ATD Insider
ATD Show 2019 Offers Big Discounts for Travel and Lodging
Get the best possible rates for your trip to ATD Show 2019.
As you make plans to join us in San Francisco for our upcoming show, we know that estimating expenses can be a big determining factor in your decision to attend, as well as crucial in determining your dealership's ROI for attending. Remember that ATD members enjoy…
NADA Show | NADA Headlines
Travel and Transportation Discounts for NADA Show 2019
As you make plans to join us in San Francisco for our upcoming show, we know that estimating expenses can be a big determining factor in your decision to attend, as well as crucial in determining your dealership's ROI for attending. Remember that NADA members enjoy exclusive discounts for travel and transportation.
In addition to our NADA Show…
NADA | NADA Headlines
Dealership Management Training – An Investment in Future Success
New-car dealers looking to invest in the future of their dealership workforce should consider enrolling their managers in the new professional-training courses developed by the National Automobile Dealers Association.
The NADA Professional Series is designed for both new and high-potential managers working in four key dealership departments—…
NADA | NADA Headlines
My Dealership is Local: Auto Dealers Give Back to the Towns that Support Them
Manhattan, Kansas—nicknamed by the local chamber of commerce as the “Little Apple”—may not be as glitzy or well-known as its New York counterpart. With a population of only 60,000, the Kansas Manhattan is minuscule in comparison to the 1.6 million crowding the streets of the “Big Apple.”
However, Manhattan, Kansas is the proud home of Kansas…
NADA | NADA Headlines
Dealership Employee Evacuates Twice on Same Day from California Wildfires
REDDING, Calif. – At 3:45 a.m. on July 26, Erin Brown and her family were awakened by a knock on the front door and lights swirling from a fire truck. It was the chief and his crew from Cal Fire, who were evacuating the homes in the area over the past four hours.
“They said the fire was moving so quickly that we only had 10 or 15 minutes if we…
NADA Show | NADA Headlines
New Streamlined Education Format at NADA Show 2019
At NADA Show, our industry-leading education programming is a huge draw for dealers, managers and other auto industry players. Our sessions are multifaceted, interactive and customizable by your preferred learning style.
We heard you! Past NADA Show attendees told us they wanted simplified learning opportunities in easy-to-digest formats. In…
NADA | NADA Headlines
NADA Refutes Grossly Inaccurate, Misleading and Unethical NPR Report on Voluntary Protection Products
On Monday, Aug. 13, 2018, National Public Radio (NPR) aired a story about the Military Lending Act that was riddled with inaccuracies, false statements and misleading claims about the voluntary protection products that millions of consumers have chosen to purchase at franchised new-car dealerships.
Even more astounding than the sheer number of…
NADA Show | NADA Headlines
NADA Show 2019 Hotel Options Filling Up Quickly
The Auto Industry Event of the Year returns to San Francisco for 2019, and now that attendee registration and housing have opened, hotels in our San Francisco room block are already beginning to fill up. Act now to secure your NADA Show 2019 preferred hotel selection and enjoy up to $100 off onsite registration with Early Bird registration pricing…
NADA | NADA Headlines
New for NADA Show 2019 – NADA Professional Series Education Preview
This year, NADA Show education programming will feature a preview of NADA’s newest dealership management training program, the NADA Professional Series. Attendees will see first-hand why dealership managers are looking to this program to supercharge their careers.
The NADA Professional Series educates the next level of…
NADA | NADA Headlines
Dealerships Can Join President Trump's Workforce Initiative
WASHINGTON – The White House is calling on businesses – including new-car and -truck dealerships – to sign a “Pledge to America’s Workers” to improve workforce development and increase vocational training opportunities for students and workers over the next five years.
On July 19, President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing…
ATD | Chairmans Column
Never Stop Learning with ATD
Many parents like me must be joyful that their child is moving to college and standing on the precipice of adulthood. My daughter will proudly attend Millsaps College this fall where she will join many other students who will be working hard to set goals and plan a successful future. Meanwhile, the truck industry is moving forward and enjoying the…
NADA | NADA Headlines
Mazda and Honda Execs Slated for NADA / J.D. Power AutoConference LA on Nov. 27
Masahiro Moro, president and CEO of Mazda North American Operations, and Henio Arcangeli, Jr., senior vice president of the automobile division of American Honda Motor Co., have joined the speaker lineup at AutoConference LA on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018.
Moro oversees all aspects of the company’s operations in the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico,…
NADA | NADA Headlines
How Auto Tariffs Pose a Risk to Every Dealer
On balance, President Donald Trump has been tremendously positive for the U.S. auto industry.
Less than a month before President Trump was inaugurated, I spoke at the Automotive News World Congress in Detroit and warned that, after back-to-back years of record auto sales, the industry was on the cusp of the first slowdown since the Great…
NADA Show | NADA Headlines
NADA Show 2019 Keynote Speakers Announced
NADA Show is the Auto Industry Event of the Year, with lively workshops, more than 500 top industry exhibitors and unlimited opportunities to connect with key auto-industry players. In addition, NADA brings key experts and motivational speakers each year to share insights on businesses innovations and solutions that will help drive your…
NADA | NADA Headlines
NADA Urges Administration to Address Trade Concerns Without Auto Tariffs
New study from the Center for Automotive Research shows tariffs leading to dramatic price increases and economic consequences
WASHINGTON (July 19, 2018)—In testimony before the U.S. Department of Commerce, NADA President and CEO Peter Welch on Thursday urged the Trump Administration to find ways to address “genuine trade concerns”…
NADA | NADA Headlines
On the Cutting Edge: Modern Automotive Dealerships Revolutionize the Customer Experience
Today’s automotive dealership experience is nothing like the traditional, old-fashioned car-buying process that our parents and grandparents experienced.
Welcome to the Modern Dealership
The U.S. automotive industry is at the forefront of innovation. Auto manufacturers spent $108.7 billion globally on new research and…
NADA | NADA Headlines
A Letter to President Trump from the Auto Sector
Today, the leading voices in the auto sector ran a full-page ad in The Wall Street Journal urging the President to rethink his proposal for tariffs on imported automobiles and auto parts.
The president has admirable goals – to negotiate fairer international trade deals, bring back manufacturing jobs, and cut the trade deficit – goals that we…
ATD | Chairmans Column
ATD Celebrates America's Trucking History
I hope you, your families and your employees had a wonderful Fourth of July holiday. In the past week of celebrating our stars and stripes, I couldn’t help but contemplate how lucky we are to be in a country that pioneered freedom and democracy. Those tenets, after all, are the reason we as dealers have the opportunity to engage in…
NADA | NADA Headlines
NADA President and CEO Peter Welch Warns of ‘Serious Unintended Consequences’ of Tariffs on Imported Autos and Parts
NADA’s priority is preserving consumer choice and affordability.
TYSONS, Va. (July 9, 2018) – NADA President and CEO Peter Welch again warned of higher prices and fewer choices for consumers if the Trump Administration imposes tariffs on imported automobiles and automotive parts.
“New tariffs on imported autos and parts, if broadly…
NADA | NADA Headlines
Global Automakers Hail More Ships as Trade Battles Heat Up
DETROIT/LONDON/SHANGHAI, July 5 (Reuters) - Automakers are scrambling to ship vehicles to the United States to pre-empt possible higher tariffs, according to port data, port officials and logistics companies.
Data from a number of U.S. ports showed a surge in vehicle exports and imports in May, as U.S. President Donald Trump…
NADA | NADA Headlines
Merkel Says Would Back Cutting EU Tariffs on U.S. Car Imports
BERLIN, July 5 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Thursday she would back lowering European Union tariffs on U.S. car imports, responding to an offer from Washington to abandon threatened levies on European cars in return for concessions.
"When we want to negotiate tariffs, on cars for example, we need a common European…
NADA | NADA Headlines
NADA: Auto Tariffs Will Raise Prices, Limit Choice and Depress Demand for New Cars and Trucks
TYSONS, Va. — In comments filed Friday to the U.S. Department of Commerce, NADA made it clear that America’s automobile dealers oppose the imposition of new tariffs or quotas on imported automobiles or automotive parts. NADA fears that any new tariffs or quotas will result in higher vehicle prices and reduced choice for the American automobile…
NADA | NADA Headlines
New Jobs Everyday: How Dealerships Drive Employment in Local Communities
Looking for a rewarding, well-paying career with plenty of opportunity for advancement in one of the nation’s fastest growing and evolving industries of the last century? Drive straight to your local new-car dealership.
Automotive jobs at local dealerships are the fast track to a great career, no matter what your educational background. New-car…
NADA | NADA Headlines
Automakers Warn U.S. Tariffs Will Cost Hundreds of Thousands of Jobs, Hike Prices
WASHINGTON, June 27 (Reuters) - Two major auto trade groups on Wednesday warned the Trump administration that imposing up to 25 percent tariffs on imported vehicles would cost hundreds of thousands of auto jobs, dramatically hike prices on vehicles and threaten industry spending on self-driving cars.
A coalition representing major foreign…
NADA | Chairmans Column
Auto Tariffs Are the Wrong Way to Address Trade Concerns
When the NADA Board of Directors met earlier this month in New York, developments in Washington, D.C., once again dominated the conversation among directors from all over the country. No surprise there. But what was surprising was the specific area of policy currently under consideration in Washington. I’m referring, of course, to the possibility…
NADA | NADA Headlines
U.S. Department of Labor to Nationally Recognize Employers with HIRE Vets Medallion Program
CHESAPEAKE, Va. – Brad Hunt, president of Southern Auto Group in the Tidewater area of Virginia, says employers – including the nation’s new-car and -truck dealerships – should not overlook hiring military veterans to fill vacant job positions.
“Veterans are disciplined. They understand the chain of command. They are mission oriented,” said…
ATD | Chairmans Column
Trucking Industry Supports Repeal of Federal Excise Tax
Not every centennial is a cause for celebration. Last year, the federal excise tax (FET) reached the 100-year mark, and America’s truck dealers can all agree that this onerous tax has outlived its usefulness.
The FET was originally imposed in 1917 for a noble cause — to help pay for World War I. Although the last American veteran of that…
NADA | NADA Headlines
My Truck Dealership Is Local
Jodie Teuton, chairwoman of the American Truck Dealers (ATD) and vice president of Kenworth of Louisiana and Hino Trucks of Baton Rouge, is featured in the latest MyDealership.org video series.
Teuton talks about the importance of dealerships to their local communities as employers offering well-paying career opportunities and generating taxes…
NADA | Chairmans Column
Auto Dealers Uphold Fair Credit and Consumer Competition
Since 2013, the nation’s franchised new-car dealers and industry allies stood side-by-side as we fought the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to preserve the dealer assisted financing model, and its irrefutable benefit to all car-buying customers. In May, our customers won a major victory when Congress and the President voided the CFPB’s…
NADA | NADA Headlines
What Does the European Privacy Rule (GDPR) Mean for U.S. Dealers?
Many dealers may have seen news stories about the broad privacy and data security regulation coming from the European Union (EU) called the “General Data Protection Regulation” or “GDPR.” GDPR is European law, but it applies to any company, anywhere in the world, that “controls” or “processes” information about people in the EU. Violations carry…
ATD | ATD Insider
Congressman LaMalfa Pushes for FET Repeal with House Leadership
On May 21, U.S. Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-Calif.) sent a letter to Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R-Wis.), Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee Kevin Brady (R-Texas) and Chairman of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Bill Shuster (R-Pa.) to urge the inclusion of repealing the 12% federal excise tax (FET) on heavy-duty trucks in an…
NADA | NADA Headlines
Congress, President Act to Protect Auto Loan Discounts for Consumers
On May 21, President Donald Trump signed into law S.J. Res. 57 – a measure passed by Congress to reject a Washington bureaucracy’s rule which could have eliminated the ability of car dealerships to discount loans for their customers.
“This is a great day for consumers, as Congress and the President have helped to preserve their ability to…
NADA | NADA Headlines
NADA Professional Series: New Development Program for Dealership Parts Managers
I have a nickname for my husband Rich. I call him “Inspector Gadget.” Why? If there is an accessory, tool, garment, widget or part for a mountain bike or a motorcycle – he owns it. If a neighbor or friend needs a “bearing puller,” which, by the way, is an unusual tool to have at home, he’s your guy. If our garage was a parts department and…
NADA | NADA Headlines
NADA Professional Series: New Development Program for Dealership Service Managers
I was 32 years old when I was promoted to General Manager of a Ford Dealership. I remember the fear and excitement I felt the first day I drove up to the building and parked my car in the parking lot.
I was told the “Customer Service Surveys and Scores” were not very good and we were losing our customer base. I knew that if you have…
NADA | NADA Headlines
NADA Launches New Professional Series for Dealership Managers
The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) has launched a new training program exclusively for dealership managers. The new NADA Professional Series provides training to new or high-potential department managers working in sales, office, parts and service. It's designed to fit the busy automotive retail lifestyle of dealership managers…
NADA | NADA Headlines
NADA Professional Series: New Development Program for Dealership Office Managers
As a young professional in the car business, I was comfortable being a contributor but I always had the desire to be shown the “big picture.” I wanted to know why and how my individual contributions helped my company achieve its goals. Thankfully, I was lucky to have great mentors help me see how the pieces worked together.
Managing an…
NADA | NADA Headlines
NADA Professional Series: New Development Program for Dealership Sales Managers
As a young professional, I dreamed of becoming a Dealership Sales Manager. Have you heard the phrase – “Be careful what you wish for?” That phrase rang true on my first day managing a new team at a dealership. I had worked hard hitting sales objectives to get the promotion. I was ready to get results. But there was one problem. I had the ability…
ATD | Chairmans Column
ATD Membership Offers Many Benefits
Being part of a national association like the American Truck Dealers means that you have support when you need it—365 days a year—and you have that support for all facets of your business. As an ATD member, I urge you to take advantage of your membership every day.
As we’ve emphasized time and time again, ATD protects your interests on the…
ATD | ATD Insider
American Truck Dealers Push for Repeal of Federal Excise Tax on Heavy-Duty Trucks
Florida Congressman Francis Rooney visits Wallace International Trucks
FT. MYERS, Fla. – Last month, Debra Gilkey, executive vice president and general manager of Wallace International Trucks in Fort Myers, Fla., hosted first-term Congressman Francis Rooney (R-Fla.) at the dealership, which has been a family-owned…
NADA | NADA Headlines
The History of the CFPB’s Campaign to Eliminate Consumer Discounts in Auto Financing
Today’s vehicle financing model is extraordinarily efficient and competitive and provides access to affordable credit to consumers in all credit tiers. This competition is fostered by the ability that dealers currently have to “meet or beat” the best offer that consumers can secure from other creditors.
Despite the competitiveness of the market…
NADA | Chairmans Column
The Final Drive Against the CFPB’s Auto Financing Guidance
NADA has long fought for our customers’ right to save money during the auto financing process, and for dealers to retain the ability to discount credit. For years, we have worked hard to educate members of Congress on how our business operates, and how dealer-assisted financing benefits consumers, not harms them. This education and re-education…
NADA | NADA Headlines
House Vote on S.J.Res 57 to Rescind CFPB Flawed Auto Lending Guidance Expected Week of May 7
During the week of May 7, the House of Representatives is expected to vote on S.J.Res. 57, a joint resolution to rescind the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) flawed 2013 auto finance guidance. This pro-dealer, pro-consumer legislation passed the Senate on April 18 by a vote of 51-47. President Trump is expected to sign S.J.Res. 57…
NADA | NADA Headlines
Senate Passes NADA-Backed S.J.Res. 57 to Rescind Flawed Auto Lending Guidance
Yesterday, by a bipartisan vote of 51-47, the Senate approved S.J.Res. 57, which rescinds the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB’s) flawed auto finance guidance. The Senate relied on the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to take this very significant step to reject the multi-year, unjustified attack on indirect auto lending.
NADA…
NADA | NADA Headlines
Dealer Alert: Senate Vote Today on Repeal of CFPB’s Flawed Auto Finance Guidance
All Dealers Should Call Their Senators now to urge a “YES” vote for S.J.Res. 57. A close vote is expected – Senators need to hear from dealers NOW.
All Dealers Should Call Their Senators NOW to Urge a “YES” Vote for S.J.Res. 57
Today the U.S. Senate is expected to vote on S.J.Res. 57, a resolution…
NADA | NADA Headlines
NADA Supports Efforts in Congress to Preserve Consumer Auto Loan Discounts
Two separate measures are under consideration in Congress to repeal the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) deeply flawed and anti-consumer auto financing guidance from 2013 that pressures indirect auto lenders to eliminate the ability of local dealerships to offer discounted auto loans to their customers.
Senate Joint Resolution 57,…
ATD | Chairmans Column
Carrying the ATD Torch Forward
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…
NADA | NADA Headlines
Time for Spring Cleaning in the Accounting Office
Spring is here and now is the time to refresh your accounting processes and surroundings. After the flurry of winter activity ... the year-end close, LIFO preparation, OEM financial statement changes, and audit and tax preparations…many of our New Year’s resolutions to clean up our books and implement new processes may have become buried under…
NADA | NADA Headlines
How to Increase Customer Retention and Grow Revenue
Keeping customers through the life cycle of vehicle ownership is a major goal for new-vehicle dealerships. Achieving that goal goes a long way toward increasing your bottom line.
Both goals are dependent on your employees. Good employees create trust. And trust is what keeps customers coming back, for service, for parts, and for their next new…
NADA | NADA Headlines
Part 2. What Are Some Common Errors in WIP?
Do you pay attention to Work-in-Process? If not, you should. The best way to monitor this is to have this account on a schedule controlled by the RO number. (See my previous post OPINION: Why I Disagree with Work-in-Process (WIP) Accounting)
How does the schedule work? When the RO is posted, the cost of the technician’s labor is posted as…
NADA | NADA Headlines
The Future of Personal Vehicle Ownership
It’s hard to attend an automotive conference these days without hearing about the end of personal vehicle ownership. According to so-called “conventional wisdom,” the proliferation of ride-hailing options like Uber and Lyft combined with autonomous vehicles (AVs) are destined to align and make the prospect of owing your own vehicle too…
NADA | NADA Headlines
NADA Applauds EPA Announcement on Vehicle Emissions, Fuel Economy
Today EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt announced that he has signed a federal register notice, "Mid-term Evaluation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Model Year 2022-2025 Light-duty Vehicles." In the notice, the Administrator finds that the MY 2022-2025 greenhouse gas standards are no longer appropriate in light of the latest and…
NADA Show | NADA Headlines
2019 Call for Workshop Proposals Now Open
As we wrap up this year's amazing NADA and ATD Shows in Las Vegas, we're already making plans for our next shows in San Francisco, January 24-27, 2019!
A big part of what makes our annual shows great is the educational programming that we put together from industry experts, NADA Academy instructors and experienced dealers and…
NADA | NADA Headlines
NADA Hails Supreme Court Decision on Encino Overtime Pay Case
Today the Supreme Court issued a 5-4 decision in Encino Motorcars, LLC v. Navarro, concluding that dealership service advisors fall within the “salesmen, partsmen, and mechanics” overtime pay exemption under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. In doing so, it reversed a January 2017 decision by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals…
NADA | NADA Headlines
Consumers Overwhelmingly See Personal Vehicle Ownership as Key to Future Mobility
Consumer demand for personal vehicle ownership remains overwhelmingly strong across all demographics, according to a new study commissioned by the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA).
Released at the 2018 Automotive Forum in New York, the study consisted of a large national survey of U.S. consumers on their attitudes toward…
NADA | NADA Headlines
‘Connected Cars’ of the Future Will Play Many Roles, Including Improving Operations for Auto Dealers
The car of the future is the “connected car.”
Not only will these vehicles employ a host of technologies to make the roads safer and occupants happier, but they also will help new-car dealers streamline their operations and solidify long-term relationships with their customers.
Three panelists gave their visions of the future on March 24…
NADA | NADA Headlines
NADA Donates $50,000 to Benefit Service Members at Air Force Base in Las Vegas
The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) donated $50,000 to the Nellis Support Team (NST), a nonprofit organization whose broad mission includes supporting more than 30,000 airmen and women and their families at Nellis Air Force Base, Creech Air Force Base and the Nevada Test and Training Range in southern Nevada.
“A portion of NADA’s…
NADA | NADA Headlines
Autonomous Vehicles Will Benefit Drivers and Dealers, Says AutoNation, Waymo CEOs
Partnering with self-driving technology company Waymo made perfect sense for the nation’s largest car dealer, AutoNation Chairman & CEO Mike Jackson said during a wide-ranging discussion on technology’s role in the future of the auto industry at NADA Show 2018 on March 24.
“My thinking is, if I look at AutoNation as a company…
NADA Show | NADA Headlines
NADA Live Stage: How Dealers Can Drive Success on Google
Mobile changes everything, and that’s especially true for how auto dealers market and sell cars, said Peter Leto, head of Google’s Automotive Retail Sales division during a Live Stage appearance at the 2018 NADA Show in Las Vegas.
Today, smart phones are used to learn, be inspired and even buy things. The average person checks their…
NADA Show | NADA Headlines
ACV Auctions Leverages Big Data to Boost Transparency and Build Trust in Online Auctions
ACV Auctions is transforming the online wholesale auto auction process by utilizing data to boost transparency for both buyers and sellers, company representatives said during a Live Stage appearance at the 2018 NADA Show in Las Vegas.
In addition to data, ACV Auctions' platform is built on customer service, making it as easy as possible for…
NADA Show | NADA Headlines
Waymo CEO Says His Technology Will Create Better Drivers
Self-driving technology can improve safety, mobility and access in communities and across the nation’s roads, said John Krafcik, CEO of Waymo, in remarks today at the NADA Show in Las Vegas. “The goal is to build better drivers…to build the world’s best drivers,” Krafcik said.
Krafcik, a pioneer in the autonomous vehicle industry,…
NADA | Chairmans Column
New NADA Chairman Wes Lutz Outlines Goals, Focus Areas for Coming Year
Personal vehicle ownership is stronger than ever and auto dealers will continue to bring exciting, inspiring, life-changing products to their customers, just like they’ve have been doing for the last 100 years, Wes Lutz said in his first official speech as 2018 chairman of the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA).
“It's true,…
NADA | NADA Headlines
ADESA Auction Raises $50,000 for Canine Companions at NADA Show in Las Vegas
An ADESA auction at the NADA Show in Las Vegas raised more than $50,000 for the NADA Foundation, which supports Canine Companions for Independence.
Jay Huston, of Carpinteria, Calif., who served in the U.S. Army for 20 years, and his dog, Hurley (Labrador/Golden Retriever cross), attended the auction to raise awareness of Canine Companions.…
NADA Show | NADA Headlines
TV Advertising Still Packs a Punch for Car Dealers, TVB Says
Television is very much alive when it comes to advertising new-car sales, Steve Lanzano, president and CEO of the Television Bureau of Advertising (TVB), said March 23 during the NADA Show 2018 in Las Vegas.
”The problem or the issue we always have is proving that [to car dealers],” Lanzano said during a Live Stage appearance. “There are a lot…
NADA, NADA Show | NADA Headlines
NADA Live Stage: Crisis Response: Hurricane Harvey
There had never been a storm in Texas like Hurricane Harvey and there had never been a rapid relief effort like the one NADA put in place just days after landfall, especially the NADA Foundation’s Emergency Relief Fund, according to Bill Wolters, president of the Texas Automobile Dealers Association.
Wolters joined NADA Foundation Chairman…
NADA Show | NADA Headlines
NADA Live Stage: “15 Minutes with…” NADA President & CEO Peter Welch and 2018 Chairman Wes Lutz
Building unique dealer communities, advocating on behalf of consumers and dealers, and embracing future technologies are all on the agenda for incoming NADA Chairman Wes Lutz. Lutz along with NADA President & CEO Peter Welch joined NADA’s Jonathan Collegio on the Live Stage for another signature “15 Minutes With…” discussion at NADA Show…
NADA | NADA Headlines
Jack Salzman Named 2018 TIME Dealer of the Year
Jack Salzman, owner of Lake Norman Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-RAM in Cornelius, N.C., was named 2018 TIME Dealer of the Year—a national award that recognizes new-car dealers who exhibit exceptional performance in their dealerships and perform distinguished community service.
The TIME Dealer of the Year award is held in…
NADA | NADA Headlines
NADA Expands Educational Offerings with New 'Professional Series'
The National Automobile Dealers Association, a leader in automotive education for more than 40 years, has expanded its educational offerings with the launch of NADA Professional Series at NADA Show 2018 in Las Vegas.
The NADA Professional Series, which is designed for new or high-potential department managers to…
NADA | NADA Headlines
NADA Live Stage: Automotive News' Project XX and Women in the Industry
Automotive News began covering sexism in the industry in October 1991. Twenty-six years later, the leading source of news about the global automotive industry released a landmark survey on sexism in the industry.
Project XX—released by Automotive News in October 2017—came just as the entertainment industry came under media…
NADA, NADA Show | NADA Headlines
NADA Chairman Mark Scarpelli: Vehicle Affordability Drives NADA’s Advocacy Efforts
In his final remarks as 2017 chairman of the National Automobile Dealers Association, Mark Scarpelli saluted the nation’s new-car dealers for their successful advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill fighting to preserve vehicle affordability for car buyers at every turn.
“Vehicle affordability is the air we breathe. Affordability is everything.…
NADA Show | NADA Headlines
NADA Live Stage: “15 Minutes with…” Tom Doll
The love is now bigger than ever at Subaru. That’s according to Subaru President and CEO Tom Doll, who joined NADA’s Jonathan Collegio on the Live Stage for a wide-ranging “15 Minutes With…” discussion at NADA Show 2018 in Las Vegas.
Doll talked about how Subaru has transformed as a brand over the last decade and the challenge of…
NADA | NADA Headlines
New Auto Recall Search Tool Unveiled at NADA Show
Vehicle recalls are increasing. Between 1995 to 2015, annual U.S. auto recalls ranged from 10.2 million to 30.8 million, according to the U.S. Transportation Department. In 2015, that number jumped to 51.1 million. Today, it is estimated that there are 57 million vehicles on the road with unfixed, open recalls.
Now automakers and auto dealers…
NADA Show | NADA Headlines
NADA Live Stage: "15 Minutes with..." Mark Scarpelli and Richard Stephens
The American consumer has a friend in auto dealers, NADA’s 2017 Chairman Mark Scarpelli said during a panel discussion at the NADA Show in Las Vegas.
During a “15 Minutes With…” panel discussion, Scarpelli discussed his year as chairman and highlighted some of the legislative issues NADA worked on, including automated vehicles and tax…
NADA Show | NADA Headlines
Friday at NADA Show: 3 Keynotes Not to Miss this Weekend
The excitement is almost palpable: Day 2 of NADA Show is kicking off bright and early with the Expo Hall ribbon cutting.
Check out the video below for a recap of day 1 and an introduction to some of our NADA Show keynote speakers you’ll hear from over the next couple of days, including Nick Saban, head football coach for University of Alabama…
NADA | NADA Headlines
How Auto Dealers Can Leverage Digital Giants
Targeting the right consumer with the right messaging at the right time – that’s why auto dealers should put a good portion of their marketing budget towards the “giants” of digital platforms, Google, Facebook and Twitter.
“Not only are consumers increasingly online,” Peter Leto, head of Retail Sales at Google Automotive, told a…
ATD Show | ATD Insider
American Truck Dealers Host Economic Roundtable Discussion at ATD Show
The American Truck Dealers (ATD) today hosted an Industry Roundtable at the ATD Show in Las Vegas. Five industry analysts representing the commercial-truck industry provided economic updates, discussed market trends and projections for 2018 and beyond.
Here are the key highlights from the five panelists:
Patrick Manzi…
NADA | NADA Headlines
NADA Live Stage: The Modern Dealership
New-car dealers Trevor Gile and Russ Humberston are not running your grandfather’s dealerships. They’re not even running your dad’s dealerships, noted NADA’s Jared Allen, who hosted a panel discussion on “The Modern Dealership” at the Live Stage during the NADA Show in Las Vegas.
Trevor Gile, Motorcars Honda in Cleveland, Ohio, and Russ…
NADA Show | NADA Headlines
Navigate the NADA Show Like a Pro
You’ve been planning for it for months and now, finally: NADA Show 2018 is here. It’s time to take full advantage of this once-a-year opportunity.
If the video below doesn’t get you excited for the NADA Show, check your pulse.
Once again, the NADA Show is lighting up the Las Vegas strip and taking over the Las Vegas Convention Center for…
ATD Show | ATD Insider
ATD Chairman Steve Parker Urges Repeal of Federal Excise Tax in Farewell Address
In his final remarks as chairman of the American Truck Dealers (ATD), Steve Parker urged the nation’s commercial-truck dealers to work with their members of Congress to repeal the “outdated and harmful” federal excise tax on the sale of heavy-duty trucks and trailers.
“I urge you to continue reaching out to your federal legislators. Host your…
NADA | NADA Headlines
New 2018 Professional Series Designed for Department Managers
Just announced: NADA's new 2018 Professional Series helps new or high potential department managers become recognized leaders in their dealer groups! Choose from four manger-focused disciplines and build these core competencies:
Develop a sales process that supports the dealership vision for profitability…
ATD | Chairmans Column
ATD’s Success Hinges on ‘Teamwork’
When a commercial industry runs on more than 2,000 U.S. truck dealerships, produces $85 billion in sales and is responsible for moving bricks and cement and other goods and products that drive our economy, it truly requires a team effort. For the past two years, I’ve had the privilege to witness what a well-oiled machine the commercial-truck…
NADA | NADA Headlines
NADA Foundation Launches Major Workforce Initiative
The NADA Foundation’s Board of Trustees has approved plans and funding for a largescale workforce initiative to promote the value of dealership jobs, especially service technicians, in the automotive retail industry.
The initiative – which will include a new NADA Foundation website, videos, digital and social media content, and outreach to…
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Consumer Affordability Remains NADA’s Focus During Tariffs Debate
While at the Geneva Auto Show this week, one topic dominated conversations among OEMs and dealers of all nameplates: President Donald Trump’s tariffs on imported steel and aluminum.
As you know, despite the objections of economists, and numerous domestic industries, as well as bipartisan concerns in Congress, on Thursday the president ordered…
NADA Show | NADA Headlines
NADA Scavenger Hunt Contest Returns
NADA Show's popular Scavenger Hunt Contest is back! Explore this year's NADA Show Expo and meet with top industry vendors all while participating in the contest to win daily prizes. Using the NADA Show mobile app, registered dealer and manager attendees can navigate the Las Vegas Convention Center to "check-in" at select locations to win daily…
NADA | NADA Headlines
Auto Shows Help Build Great Communities
For Denver, it’s about getting vocational students excited about the industry they’ll be a part of in the very near future. In D.C., the focus is on bringing together government officials from around the world to exchange ideas about emerging trends in transportation. In Philadelphia, it’s about helping kids stay warm in the winter.
For auto…
ATD | Chairmans Column
ATD’s Spirit of Leadership Continues into 2018
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…
NADA Show | NADA Headlines
Riding the Tidal Wave of Off-Lease Vehicles
The most successful dealers in 2017 managed to turn what was perceived by Wall Street analysts as the biggest threat to the industry into a primary driver of growth. That threat was the so called “tidal wave” of off-lease vehicles. Instead of a negative, the ample supply of off-lease vehicles became the fuel that drove the growth in retail…
ATD | ATD Insider
Craig Young Nominated for National Truck Dealer of the Year Award
The winner will be announced at the American Truck Dealers (ATD) Show in Las Vegas on March 23, 2018.
Craig Young, president of Young Truck Sales in Canton, Ohio, is one of seven nominees for 2018 Truck Dealer of the Year – a national award that recognizes commercial-truck dealers for business performance, industry and…
NADA | Chairmans Column
How Does Your Store Measure Up? NADA's Workforce Study Can Help You Find Out
We are only as strong as our weakest link. With that said, the 2018 NADA Dealership Workforce Study is now open for enrollment and I encourage all dealers to participate and use this tool to your advantage. The nation's franchised auto dealers have been going strong for a century. But to meet the demands of the future, we must take a hard look at…
ATD | ATD Insider
Lee White Nominated for National Truck Dealer of the Year Award
The winner will be announced at American Truck Dealers (ATD) Show 2018 in Las Vegas in March.
Lee White II, president of Old River Companies in Richland, Miss., is one of seven nominees for 2018 Truck Dealer of the Year – a national award that recognizes commercial-truck dealers for business performance, industry and…
NADA | NADA Headlines
The Reality of EVs
This is an incredibly exciting time to be in the transportation industry.
New cars and trucks are safer and more efficient than ever. Automakers are introducing new technologies every day and will be deploying scores of new models with technologically advanced drivetrains and other features in the coming years. Partnerships on highly autonomous…
ATD | ATD Insider
Jon Vandehey Nominated for National Truck Dealer of the Year Award
The winner will be announced at American Truck Dealers (ATD) Show 2018 in Las Vegas in March.
Jon Vandehey, president/CEO of Mid-State Truck Service in Marshfield, Wis., is one of seven nominees for 2018 Truck Dealer of the Year – a national award that recognizes commercial-truck dealers for business performance,…
NADA | NADA Headlines
OPINION: Why I Disagree with Work-in-Process (WIP) Accounting
Officially, work-in-process (WIP) labor is considered an inventory of labor purchased from technicians. Inventories are considered assets and carry a normal debit balance.
The problem is that repair orders are typically posted before the technicians are paid. For example, when a technician completes his work and the RO is closed, it…
NADA | NADA Headlines
7 Tips to Improve Your Video Production Skills
Trying to incorporate video into the marketing strategy at your dealership? Here are a few tips to get you started:
Find your Fellini. Someone on your staff has shot and edited video. One great tip in spotting these folks is to seek out the glowing Apple logo on devices, then ask the owner about video editing. As soon as you…
ATD | ATD Insider
Rick Reynolds Nominated for National Truck Dealer of the Year Award
The winner will be announced at American Truck Dealers (ATD) Show 2018 in Las Vegas in March.
Rick Reynolds, president of Peach State Truck Centers in Atlanta, is one of seven nominees for 2018 Truck Dealer of the Year – a national award that recognizes commercial-truck dealers for business performance, industry and…
NADA Show | NADA Headlines
Nick Saban: "Forget Disneyland, I'm Going to the NADA Show."
After leading the University of Alabama Crimson Tide to victory in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship over the University of Georgia, head coach Nick Saban again cemented his status as one of the greatest coaches of all-time in any sport, not simply college football.
With six national championship wins, he currently shares…
ATD Show | ATD Insider
ATD Show Workshops Provide Truck Dealers with Tools for Success
This year's ATD Show will offer profit-generating ideas for your dealership in the form of education sessions on the commercial truck industry's top trending topics. These workshops and info sessions will present an opportunity to get vital information from both industry experts and your industry peers. Get a sneak peek at what's in store and…
ATD | ATD Insider
Mark Bergey Nominated for National Truck Dealer of the Year Award
The winners will be announced at American Truck Dealers (ATD) Show 2018 in Las Vegas in March.
Mark Bergey, president of Bergey’s Truck Centers in Souderton, Pa., is one of seven nominees for 2018 Truck Dealer of the Year – a national award that recognizes commercial-truck dealers for business performance, industry and…
NADA | NADA Headlines
NADA's Social Connection Zone Shows Dealers How to Effectively Use Social Assets
The Social Connection Zone (SCZ) is an unbiased space to get your digital marketing questions answered. In it’s seventh year, SCZ will go beyond the basics of social media and highlight the latest trends in digital marketing while also offering insight into how to best manage all things marketing and communication.
Based on the…
NADA | NADA Headlines
Auto Shows are Booming and That’s Good for Business
Buckle up and start your engines. The 2017-2018 auto show season is in full throttle, and convention centers across the country are roaring with activity as consumers get up close and personal with today’s top auto manufacturers.
Starting with the LA Auto Show in December and culminating with the Austin Auto Show in late April, (see the…
ATD | Chairmans Column
ATD Set to Unveil Study on the Future Truck Dealer Landscape
When I rang in the New Year with my wife, Sue, and our family, I could scarcely believe that the flashing numbers on the television heralded 2-0-1-8. As a father and grandfather, I wondered what the future has in store for my family. And as a truck dealer, I wondered what it has in store for the commercial truck industry. If you’ve thought the…
ATD | ATD Insider
John Arscott Nominated for National Truck Dealer of the Year Award
Winners will be announced at American Truck Dealers (ATD) Show 2018 in Las Vegas in March.
John Arscott, CEO of The Pete Store in Baltimore, Md., is one of seven nominees for 2018 Truck Dealer of the Year – a national award that recognizes commercial-truck dealers for business performance, industry and civic leadership…
NADA | NADA Headlines
Attract More Parts and Service Customers with Digital Marketing
Why should your dealership invest in multichannel digital marketing for the service and parts department? Your current service customers are your future pipeline of sales for the dealership. It's good business to invest in digital marketing for the service and part departments knowing they too can contribute to the sales side of the…
NADA Show | NADA Headlines
Mobility as a Service: A Threat or Opportunity for Car Dealers?
Mobility as a Service (MaaS), also known as car sharing or ride sharing, is having a major impact on consumer transportation today and is predicted to grow exponentially over the next decade. Companies like Uber, Lyft and ZipCar, as well as electric vehicles and autonomous vehicles, are widely forecast to change the landscape of mobility as we now…
NADA | NADA Headlines
Six Things to Never Tell Your Millennial Employees
Not long ago, I was speaking on motivating Millennials to a large room full of government contractors when a woman in the back interrupted me. “Can’t we just tell them, 'Because I told you so?',” she said. Seriously.
We had been discussing the Millennial need to know "why", and this woman had grown frustrated with…
NADA | NADA Headlines
Mercedes CEO: Efficiency is the 'New Currency' in the EV Market (Reuters)
Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Kaellenius told Reuters the automaker's newest electric vehicle architecture, launching with the CLA compact electric sedan late next year, will target 30% to 35% more driving range for each kilowatt-hour of energy stored in the battery than the brand's current EVs.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Ford Expects to Take About $270 Million Charge Related to SUV, Van Recall (Reuters)
Ford Motor said on Friday it expects to take about $270 million charge for a previously announced recall related to rearview camera for some models of its sports utility vehicles (SUV) and vans.
NADA | NADA Headlines
BMW Gets Help From China for First Electric Mini Cooper Platform (Bloomberg)
BMW AG is unveiling a fully electric platform for its Mini brand as the automaker looks to leverage its popular three-door hatchback to compete with a range of smaller Chinese battery-powered vehicles pushing into Europe.
NADA | NADA Headlines
US Providing Up to $12 Billion to Retrofit Auto Plants for EVs (Bloomberg)
The article below is sourced from Bloomberg Wire Service. The views and opinions expressed in this story are those of the Bloomberg Wire Service and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of NADA.
The Biden administration is making up to $12 billion available for automakers to retrofit their facilities to…
NADA | NADA Headlines
Swedish EV Maker Polestar's Loss Narrows as Supply Chain Snags Ease (Reuters)
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.
Swedish electric vehicle (EV) maker Polestar's operating loss narrowed in the second quarter as the auto industry…
ATD, ATD Show | ATD Insider
10 Reasons to Register Today for ATD Show 2024
ATD Show returns to Las Vegas, Feb. 1-3.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Back to School: 8 Ways Local Dealerships Are Supporting Students
As we flip the calendar to September, we mark the start of another school year.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Toyota Output Hits Monthly Record for July on Robust Demand (Bloomberg)
Toyota Motor Corp.’s global production rose 10% last month to a July record of 918,347 vehicles on robust demand and further easing of pandemic-related disruptions.
ATD | ATD Insider, Chairmans Column
The 2024 ATD Show Returns to Las Vegas
It’s hard to believe that the 2024 ATD Show is just a few months away.
NADA | NADA Headlines
US Auto Sales Hint Slowdown as Economic Woes Weigh (Reuters)
U.S.-light vehicle sales are expected to remain steadfast in August but are showing early signs of a slowdown, S&P Global Mobility said on Monday.
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Toyota to Restart Japan Production on Wednesday After System Failure (Reuters)
Toyota Motor will restart operations at its assembly plants in Japan on Wednesday, after a production system malfunction brought domestic output to a halt at the world's biggest-selling automaker.
NADA | NADA Headlines
National Digital Titling Clearinghouse is Streamlining Operations
The automotive industry is evolving as more sales are moving online and interstate purchases and sales continue to grow.
NADA | NADA Headlines
US Auto Sales to Rise in August on Increased Vehicle Supply, Strong Demand (Reuters)
U.S. new vehicle sales, including retail and non-retail transactions, are estimated to reach 1,354,600 units in August, a 15.4% jump from a year earlier.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Gas-Electric Hybrid Vehicles Get a Boost in the US From Ford, Others (Reuters)
Ford Motor is the latest of several top automakers, including Toyota and Stellantis, planning to build and sell hundreds of thousands of hybrid vehicles in the U.S. over the next five years
NADA, NADA Show | NADA Headlines
New Spotlight Series Presented at NADA Show 2024
Introducing our new Spotlight Series! We’ve expanded — and rebranded — the popular Distinguished Speaker Series, to include high-profile industry speakers. While focusing on leadership remains at the forefront, this new education offering provides ample opportunity to shine a light on an array of pertinent issues.
Get ready to immerse yourself…
NADA, ATD | Webinar
Drive Your Way to Savings
Join KeyBank as they provide insight into understanding credit surcharge and payment processing, in general, to help you, as a dealer, drive away with potential savings. Takeaway best practices for a surcharge program and see how easy implementation can be for your business.
NADA, ATD | Webinar
10 Ways to Cash In on Video in Sales and Marketing
Join Margaret Henney, Director of Marketing at Covideo Dealer Services, and Susan Scheel-Gaytan, Director of Dealer Training & Engagement at Alan Ram’s Proactive Training Solutions, as they cover how to determine your most critical areas for implementing video, the tools you’ll need to start or improve your approach, and ten of the best video…
NADA | NADA Headlines
Felix Chevrolet: Oldest Dealership in LA and Its Famous Cat Mascot
The unlikeliest of auto mascots, a cartoon cat from the early 20th century, has made the oldest automotive dealership in Los Angeles famous.
ATD, ATD Show | ATD Insider
Register & Book Your Hotel Now for ATD Show 2024
ATD Show, the commercial truck event of the year, returns to Las Vegas February 1-3 at the Wynn Las Vegas Hotel.
ATD, ATD Show | ATD Insider
ATD Show Attendees: Come See the NADA Show Main Stage Speakers
We’re lining up sessions and speakers you won’t want to miss at NADA Show 2024. Mark your calendars for the Auto Industry Event of the Year: February 1-4, 2024, in Las Vegas.
ATD, ATD Show | ATD Insider
ATD Show Attendees: Join the NADA Show Welcome Reception at Sphere
Sphere provides thrill-seekers with a state-of-the-art immersive live entertainment experience, carefully curated to delight the senses and leave attendees with unforgettable memories.
NADA | NADA Headlines
An Updated List of the 16 Vehicles that Qualify for IRS EV Purchase Tax Credit
Several electric, plug-in hybrid and fuel cell electric vehicles are eligible for a federal income tax credit starting with purchases this year (2023).
Since the latest rules governing EV purchase tax credits (30D) came into effect on April 18, 2023, the list of vehicles eligible for the purchase tax credit has changed. As of August 15, 2023,…
NADA | NADA Headlines
17 Jobs in Parts and Service Beyond Technicians
Auto technicians are the heart of a dealership’s service department. They are most often the ones who fix and maintain the vehicles that come through a dealership’s doors.
NADA | NADA Headlines
A Year After IRA, EVs Are Making Fitful Progress in the US (Bloomberg)
President Joe Biden’s signature economic legislation promised to create a wave of demand for made-in-America electric vehicles by offering lucrative tax credits.
NADA, NADA Show | NADA Headlines
NADA Show 2024: Hotel Rooms Are Going Fast
The Auto Industry Event of the Year is more than five months away, but the co-headquarter hotels—the Wynn and Encore—are sold out!
NADA, NADA Show | NADA Headlines
TV Personality Jon Taffer Will Bring His No-Nonsense Attitude to NADA Show 2024
Veteran nightlife expert Jon Taffer is trading in bars for cars.
Taffer, a television personality and entrepreneur, will be one of three exciting and inspirational speakers scheduled to hit the main stage at NADA Show 2024.
NADA | NADA Headlines
My Career in Auto Retail: Connecticut Association Head Highlights Dealers Impact in Their Communities
Sarah Fryxell did not predict that her career path would lead her into the auto retail industry; but driven by her interest in advocating at the State Capitol and working on issues important to her local community, that is precisely where she arrived.
NADA, ATD | Webinar
Driving Sustainability at Your Dealership: How to Reduce Operating Costs and Environmental Impact
Join Kaitlin Kinsella, Associate at Altura and learn new strategies to reduce facility energy and water use and waste generation, compare how your dealership's current practices stack up to your peers and how to leverage these positive impacts with the younger, sustainability-minded customer base.
NADA | NADA Headlines
GM, Ford Slide as $80 Billion Union Risk Hits Confidence (Bloomberg)
General Motors Co. and Ford Motor Co. were among the biggest decliners in the US stock market Thursday on growing concern that demands from union leaders could send the automakers’ labor costs soaring.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Don Moore Automotive Group: Satisfying the Community’s Automotive Needs for 104 Years and Counting
The year was 1919 and four brothers decided to venture into the burgeoning automobile industry just as it was about to really boom.
NADA, NADA Show | NADA Headlines
Exciting Super Sessions at NADA Show 2024
Each year, NADA Show brings together a dynamic blend of industry experts, thought leaders and other skilled professionals to explore the most pressing issues shaping the automotive landscape. Among the most anticipated components is the Super Session, where innovative trailblazers dissect crucial topics and trends in the industry. Building on this…
NADA | NADA Headlines
GM Still Struggling to Build EVs, Sees Margin Growth Ahead for Cruise-CFO (Reuters)
General Motors is still struggling to ramp up production of electric vehicles, a top executive said on Wednesday.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Honda Posts 78% Rise in Q1 Profit on U.S. Sales Jump (Reuters)
Japan's Honda Motor reported a 78% rise in quarterly profit on Wednesday, boosted by increased sales, especially in the North American market, and a weaker yen.
ATD | Webinar
Introduction to ATD NextGen - What's In It For Me?
Join David Bell, Director of Legislative Affairs at ATD, Korey Neal, the ATD NextGen Chair, and Danielle Hansen, ATD Education Chair, to explore the many benefits of NextGen membership, upcoming events, the latest legislative and regulatory updates, the importance of engaging in ATD advocacy and education, and the leadership path to serving on the…
NADA | NADA Headlines
Best Ideas from Dealer 20 Groups: Making BDC Calls
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.
NADA | NADA Headlines
US Agency Opens Probe into 1.1 Million Ram 1500 Pickup Trucks (Reuters)
U.S. auto safety regulators said on Tuesday they were investigating whether 1.1 million older Ram 1500 pickup trucks should be recalled for power steering loss issues.
NADA | NADA Headlines
American Cars Are Developing a Serious Weight Problem (Bloomberg)
The average weight of a new vehicle sold in the US last year was a whopping 4,329 pounds.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Franchised Dealerships Sell Over 1 Million EVs
Franchised dealers have sold 1,034,592 electric vehicles (EVs) since 2012.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Volvo Cars Sales up 21% Year-on-Year in July (Reuters)
Sweden's Volvo Cars on Thursday reported a 21% rise in car sales in July from a year earlier, selling 54,165 vehicles, the company's 11th consecutive month of year-over-year growth.
NADA | NADA Headlines
BMW Closes in on EV Target but 'Too Soon' to Call End of Combustion Engines (Reuters)
BMW said it was raising investment in electrification faster than planned but that it was too soon to set an end date for combustion engine car production, with sales still strong in major growth markets like China and the U.S.
ATD | ATD Insider
Photo of the Month: ATD is Calling for Your Best Team Photos!
We are excited to announce a fun initiative that presents a unique opportunity for our member companies to showcase their teams in a national spotlight!
NADA | NADA Headlines
GM Issues New Takata Recall Covering Over 900 Vehicles (Reuters)
General Motors Co said Tuesday it will recall just over 900 older vehicles worldwide with Takata air bag inflators that could rupture after an incident in Brazil.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Toyota Profit Tops Estimates, Sending Shares to All-Time High (Bloomberg)
Toyota Motor Corp.’s quarterly profit exceeded estimates as improvements in supply of semiconductors and a weak yen helped it capitalize on a global rebound in demand for vehicles.
NADA | NADA Headlines
BMW Lifts Outlook, Warns Inflation and Supply Issues Not Over (Reuters)
BMW lifted its annual outlook for its margin on earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) in the automotive segment on Tuesday but said it foresaw ongoing challenges from supply chain issues and inflation in the second half of the year.
NADA, ATD | Webinar
Stop The Bleeding - How to Recover 25% of Your Supplies and Services Expense
Join Doug Austin, CEO of StrategicSource, as he guides you through the process of assessing your dealership's profit improvement potential.
NADA | NADA Headlines
A Day in the Life of Auto Retail
Leslie Jefferson wants to show you how she rolls through her workday.
NADA | NADA Headlines
US Proposes to Hike Vehicle Fuel Economy Standards to 58 MPG by 2032 (Reuters)
The Biden administration on Friday proposed to hike fuel economy standards by 2032 to a fleet-wide average of 58 miles per gallon as it seeks to cut greenhouse gas emissions and reduce fuel use.
ATD Show
NADA Show 2024 Welcome Reception – ATD Show
Experience the ultimate NADA Show welcome reception at the mind-blowing Sphere, featuring Postcard from Earth!
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Ford Blames EV Price War for Delay in Plans to Boost Output (Bloomberg)
Ford Motor Co.’s is throttling back on plans to ramp-up electric vehicle production, pointing the finger at a price war for battery-powered vehicles.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Toyota's Global Sales Rise 5.1% to 4.9 Mln in First Half of 2023 (Reuters)
Japanese automaker Toyota Motor said on Friday it sold 5.1% more vehicles in the first half of 2023 compared with the same period a year earlier, helped by an easing of semiconductor supply constraints and especially stronger demand in Japan.
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Unveiling the Extraordinary: NADA Show Welcome Reception at Sphere
Sphere provides thrill-seekers with a state-of-the-art immersive live entertainment experience, carefully curated to delight the senses and leave attendees with unforgettable memories.
ATAE
Attorney General Bonta Submits Comment Letter on EPA's Proposed Greenhouse Gas Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles
Leading a coalition of 26 States and Cities, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced today that he has submitted a comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding its proposed greenhouse gas (GHG) and criteria pollutant standards for light- and medium-duty highway vehicles model years 2027 through 2032.
ATAE
About 60% of Marylanders oppose plan to mandate electric car sales by 2035
Six in 10 Maryland voters oppose a plan to end the sale of gas-powered vehicles in the state in 12 years.
ATAE
Gas-Powered Cars Are an Environmental Catastrophe. I’ll Miss Them Anyway.
I’ve been driving for nearly 30 years, but until recently, I hadn’t ever changed my car engine’s oil by myself. Of course I hadn’t: By the time I got my first car, in the mid-1990s, cars had long since become reliable enough that you could go years without popping the hood. In Southern California, where I grew up, there’s a quick-lube place on…
ATAE
With Incentives, a Tesla Model 3 Now Costs Less Than a Toyota Camry in California
The Treasury Department has confirmed the Tesla Model 3 is eligible for the full $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit. In the state of California, that makes it less expensive than the gas-powered Toyota Camry, one of the most popular passenger cars in the country.
ATAE
45% of US car dealers won’t sell you an EV – here’s what’s going on
Sixty-six percent of US car dealers don’t have any EVs to sell, and 45% said they wouldn’t sell them no matter what, according to a new report from Sierra Club about the EV shopping experience in the US.
ATAE
Gas Pumps at Car Dealerships? No. Charging Stations? Yes
Car dealers don’t put gasoline pumps on their premises for public use. So why are electric-vehicle charging stations popping up at dealerships?
ATAE
Electric Vehicle Tax Credit Rules Create ‘Chaos for Consumers’
Buying an electric car has become much more complicated because of restrictions on which models qualify for a federal tax credit of up to $7,500.
ATAE
Heavy EVs Could Collapse Old Parking Garages
Modern electric vehicles are heavy. It's partly due to the batteries needed to give them decent range, and partly due to the bloat affecting all modern vehicles.
NADA | NADA Headlines
VW Sales Forecast Cut Puts Carmaker Out of Step With Peers (Bloomberg)
Volkswagen AG is the odd carmaker out in what’s otherwise been an upbeat earnings season for the industry.
NADA | NADA Headlines
US Senators Seek to Reverse 'Buy America' Waiver for EV Charging Stations (Reuters)
Four Republican U.S. senators on Wednesday sought to reverse a Biden administration decision to waive "Buy America" requirements for government-funded electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Mercedes-Benz Raises Profit Outlook as Higher Prices Boost Margins (Reuters)
Mercedes-Benz on Wednesday raised its full-year forecast for operating profit, on the back of higher prices that helped the luxury carmaker shrug off higher material costs and negative currency effects.
NADA | NADA Headlines
GM, Stellantis, BMW Plan North American EV Charger Network (Bloomberg)
Seven global car manufacturers including General Motors Co. and Stellantis NV are joining forces to install at least 30,000 fast chargers for electric vehicles across North America.
NADA | NADA Headlines
India's Tata Motors Hits Record High on Q1 Profit Beat, Capital Reduction Plan (Reuters)
Shares of Tata Motors rose as much as 4.1% to a record high on Wednesday after the company reported a better-than-expected first-quarter profit and announced a plan to cancel its 'A' ordinary shares.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Hyundai Motor Lifts Full-Year Outlook as Q2 Profit Up 15% (Reuters)
South Korea's Hyundai Motor Co raised its annual sales and profit margin guidance on Wednesday, after recording a 15% rise in quarterly net profit helped by a weaker won currency, robust sales of electric vehicles (EVs) and increased production.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Nissan Roughly Doubles First-Quarter Profit, Lifts Outlook (Reuters)
Japan's Nissan Motor roughly doubled its first-quarter profit on Wednesday, boosted by higher production and sales in North America and Japan and a weaker yen and it lifted its full-year outlook.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Porsche's EV Sales Target Under Threat from Supply Chain Snags (Reuters)
Porsche AG warned on Wednesday that supply chain problems were hampering battery-electric vehicle (BEV) production and pointed to slower growth in Europe and China, but kept its BEV sales target on the basis that luxury demand was more resilient to downturns.
NADA | NADA Headlines
GM Shares Fall as Automaker Outlines New Cost-Cutting Drive (Reuters)
General Motors is wrestling with costs and struggling to build more electric vehicles, as it reported Tuesday that adjusted pre-tax profit and margins in its key North American market fell from the first quarter, despite a jump in revenue and per-vehicle transaction prices.
NADA | NADA Headlines
GM Raises Profit Target as Strong Truck Sales Continue (Bloomberg)
General Motors Co. raised its profit target for the year by at least $1 billion and said its second-quarter earnings beat analysts estimates on stronger-than-expected US sales, especially its largest and most profitable models.
NADA | NADA Headlines
US Auto Sales Expected to Rise Again in July (Reuters)
New U.S. light vehicle sales volumes are set to rise again in July as easing supply-chain snags help automakers ramp up production to meet pent-up demand, automotive research firm S&P Global Mobility said on Monday.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Dead EV Batteries Turn to Gold with U.S. Incentives (Reuters)
A little-publicized clause in the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act has companies scrambling to recycle electric vehicle batteries in North America, putting the region at the forefront of a global race to undermine China's dominance of the field.
NADA, ATD | Webinar
Lease Buyouts: Retaining & Reengaging Customers
Join automotiveMastermind’s Joshua Dail and S&P Global Mobility’s Matt Derenthal to explore why proactively and consistently engaging lease customers is key to preventing buybacks and achieving sustainable dealership success.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Volvo’s Electric-Car Margins Drop as Tesla Ups Pricing Pressure (Bloomberg)
Volvo Car AB fell the most in three months after high lithium costs dragged down its electric-vehicle returns during the second quarter and broader pricing concerns sparked by industry leader Tesla Inc.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Celebrating Industry Leaders – and Their Unique Paths to Success
Automotive News recently released its annual 40 Under 40 list, and we saw a few familiar faces included in the ranks.
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Ford Cuts Price on Electric Version of F-150 Truck by Up to 17% (Bloomberg)
Ford Motor Co. is slashing prices on the electric version of its best-selling F-150 pickup by as much as 17%, as it moves to fend off new competition coming from Tesla Inc. and General Motors Co.
NADA | NADA Headlines
More Americans Are Getting Turned Down for Loans, Fed Data Shows (Bloomberg)
Americans are increasingly likely to get turned down when they apply for credit, according to a new Federal Reserve survey that shows the combined impact of high interest rates and a cautious turn among the country’s lenders.
NADA
NADA Applauds House Appropriations Committee Passage of Legislation to Stop FTC’s Flawed “Vehicle Shopping Rule”
NADA applauds the July 13, 2023, passage of a spending bill that includes a provision that would stop the FTC from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing its proposed “Vehicle Shopping Rule," which would complicate vehicle sales and harm consumers.
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The Truth about Credit Card Surcharging and CSI: Get the Facts from the Experts
Join Dealer Merchant Services Amberly Allen, Founder/Managing Partner, and Laura Mellencamp, COO, as they educate dealers on their options regarding customer payments, the legal, compliance and best practices to ensure it is rolled out correctly without disrupting CSI.
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Ford Agrees to 25% Wage Hike in Tentative Deal to End Strike (Bloomberg)
The United Auto Workers has reached a tentative labor agreement with Ford Motor Co., putting pressure on the carmaker’s two chief rivals to end a protracted strike that has cost the industry billions of dollars.
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VW Vows to Drive Efficiencies After Disappointing Returns (Bloomberg)
Volkswagen AG plans to redouble cost savings following disappointing third-quarter margins, with wilting demand in Europe and China adding urgency to efforts to slim down bloated structures.
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Mercedes Says 'Brutal' EV Market Will Pressure Car Sales Margins (Reuters)
Mercedes-Benz said a "brutal" electric vehicle market of heavy price cuts and supply chain issues meant it would likely hit the lower end of its 12-14% adjusted return on sales forecast for the cars division, as third-quarter earnings fell.
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US Auto Sales Likely to Rise in October but Impact of UAW Strike Looms (Reuters)
U.S. auto sales are expected to rise in October but the outlook for the rest of the year remains uncertain owing to the auto workers strike at Detroit Three, a report from S&P Global Mobility showed on Wednesday.
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Porsche Flags Buying Fatigue as Interest Rates Squeeze Consumers (Bloomberg)
Porsche AG warned that inflation is increasingly putting a damper on car buying.
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Lexus Investigates Setting Up Its Own EV Charging Network (Bloomberg)
Lexus made a name for itself when it launched in 1989 by offering unparalleled customer service.
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Honda CEO Says Halting Plans With GM to Develop Smaller EVs (Bloomberg)
Honda Motor Co. is shelving plans to jointly develop affordable electric vehicles with General Motors Co. due to a changing business environment, Chief Executive Officer Toshihiro Mibe said.
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UAW Expands Strike With 5,000-Member Walkout at GM Factory (Bloomberg)
The United Auto Workers expanded its strike on Detroit’s automakers for the second time in as many days as 5,000 members walked out of a General Motors Co. plant producing some of its most profitable vehicles.
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Detroit and Korea’s $28 Billion Battery Bets Risk Going Sideways (Bloomberg)
Weeks of tense bargaining around Detroit are making battery manufacturers some 6,600 miles (10,600 kilometers) away nervous.
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GM Removes Guidance After UAW Strike Muddies Profit Outlook (Bloomberg)
General Motors Co. can no longer say if it will make up to $14 billion in profit this year because a United Auto Workers strike, now in its sixth week, has made the company’s financial future too difficult to predict.
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UAW Expands Strike Against Stellantis, Hitting Pickup Truck Plant (Reuters)
The United Auto Workers (UAW) union went on strike at Chrysler-parent Stellantis's largest assembly plant on Monday, hitting the automaker's profitable RAM 1500 pickup truck production in a major expansion of the more than month-old strike.
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Experience Not Required: Leveraging a Non-Auto Background into a Successful Dealership Career
You don’t need to be a car wiz to work in a dealership.
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The Battery Test Race to Work Out What Used EVs Are Really Worth (Reuters)
A race is on to certify battery health and performance in used electric vehicles, with a clutch of startups scrambling to help buyers figure out how much a secondhand EV is really worth.
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Japan’s Carmakers Stage Show to Demonstrate Real EV Ambition (Bloomberg)
The pressure is on domestic carmakers at this week’s Japan Mobility Show to prove they’re serious not only about going carbon neutral, but also revolutionizing the way people and goods move around.
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VW Falls After Cutting Forecast on €2.5 Billion Hedging Loss, Costs (Bloomberg)
Volkswagen AG shares declined after outlining weaker-than-expected third-quarter earnings and hedging losses.
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Announcing the ATD Show 2024 Education Lineup
Industry leaders, dealers, manufacturers and other key players convene at ATD Show to learn the latest tools, tactics and trends, and make important connections in the dynamic, collaborative atmosphere only ATD can provide.
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Volkswagen Cuts Profit Outlook on Hit From Raw Material Hedges (Reuters)
Volkswagen cut its profit margin outlook for the current year on Friday, blaming negative effects from raw materials hedges at the end of the third quarter.
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GM Matches Ford's Wage Hike to UAW in Bid to End US Auto Strike (Reuters)
General Motors raised its offer to striking auto workers on Friday, matching Ford's proposed 23% wage hike and other benefit improvements, hours before union chief Shawn Fain was scheduled to speak on negotiations.
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Toyota to Adopt Tesla EV Charging Standard from 2025 (Reuters)
Japan's Toyota Motor, the world's largest automaker by sales, said on Thursday it had signed an agreement to adopt Tesla's electric-vehicle charging technology from 2025.
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UAW Head Shawn Fain to Hold Live Event on Friday Amid Auto Strikes (Reuters)
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain will hold a Facebook Live event on Friday, the union said, as 34,000 of its members continue selective strikes against the Detroit Three automakers over the failure to reach agreements on
new contracts.
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UAW and General Motors Inch Toward Tentative Deal, Union Negotiator Says (Bloomberg)
General Motors Co. and the United Auto Workers are moving toward a tentative agreement that would put an end to a major strike that’s dragged on for more than a month, according a top union negotiator.
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Ford Says Strict Fuel Rules Will Cost It $1 Billion in Fines (Bloomberg)
Ford Motor Co. would face for the first time $1 billion in fines from 2027 to 2032 under stricter proposed average fuel economy rules that target SUV and truck manufacturers, according to a filing the Dearborn-based manufacturer has made with the federal government.
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Ford Lays Off Another 150 Workers Citing UAW Strike (Reuters)
Ford Motor said late on Wednesday it is laying off another 150 workers in Michigan because of the ongoing United Auto Workers strike, bringing the total to 2,730 workers furloughed.
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GM Delays EV Truck Production at Michigan Plant by Year (Reuters)
General Motors Co said on Tuesday it will delay production of electric pickup trucks at its plant in Michigan's Orion Township by a year as the No. 1 U.S. automaker grapples with flattening demand for electric vehicle.
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Stellantis to Base 'Around' Seven Models on a Fifth, Low-Cost Platform (Reuters)
Stellantis plans to base seven models on a fifth, low-cost platform, an executive for the automaker said on Tuesday, as it prepares to compete against an expected 'flood' of cheap Chinese electric (EV) cars into Europe.
NADA
NADA Board Elects Washington State Dealer Gary Gilchrist as 2024 Chairman
PALM BEACH, Fla. (Oct. 17, 2023)—At their most recent meeting, the 65-member board of directors of the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) elected Gary Gilchrist as its 2024 chairman.
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Automakers Blast US Plan to Hike Fuel Efficiency Rules (Reuters)
A group representing General Motors, Toyota Motor, Volkswagen and nearly all other major automakers on Monday sharply criticized the Biden administration proposal to drastically hike fuel efficiency requirements.
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UAW Strike Could Upend GM, Ford Financial Strategies (Reuters)
General Motors and Ford have laid out ambitious plans to spend billions developing new electric vehicles while returning capital to investors, all funded by robust profits from combustion trucks and SUVs.
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Stellantis, Ford Furlough Another 1,250 Workers Because of UAW Strike (Reuters)
Chrysler-parent Stellantis and Ford Motor said on Friday they will temporarily lay off 1,250 employees due to the impact of the United Auto Workers strike.
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UAW Says Had to Escalate Action on Ford (Reuters)
The United Auto Workers said on Saturday they had to escalate action against Ford as they expected a revised offer from the automaker but were given the same offer as two weeks ago.
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Announcing the NADA Show 2024 Education Lineup
NADA Show is the Auto Industry Event of the Year!
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UAW Says New Strikes at Detroit Three Will Come Without Notice (Reuters)
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain said on Friday that the union will not expand its strike against the Detroit Three automakers at the moment, but said its members would now walk out of additional facilities without warning rather than wait until Fridays to announce new plans.
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Ford Says It Can’t Go Any Higher Than Its Last Offer to UAW (Bloomberg)
Ford Motor Co. says its offer of a 23% raise to the United Auto Workers is the best that it can do and that going any higher would hurt the company.
NADA | NADA Headlines
UAW, Detroit Three Careen Toward Another Friday Turning Point (Reuters)
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain is expected to deliver a video address on Friday that could lead to another escalation of the union's strikes against the Detroit Three automakers, or to reprieves as rewards for more concessions to union demands.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Volkswagen's Europe and US sales Offset China weakness in Q3 (Reuters)
Volkswagen's group deliveries rose 7.4% in the third quarter as strong demand in Europe and North America offset a decline in top market China, the German carmaker said on Friday.
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NADA Board Member Jay Rivchin Honored with NAMAD Lifetime Achievement Award
At the 2023 annual National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD) membership meeting, NADA Board Member Jay Rivchin was one of four automotive industry leaders recognized with the organizations’ prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.
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UAW Expands Strike to Highly Profitable Ford Truck Plant (Bloomberg)
Ford Motor Co.’s highly profitable pickup factory is the latest strike target for the United Auto Workers union.
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Kia Corp Unveils Three Small to Mid-sized EVs to Widen its Appeal (Reuters)
Kia Corp on Thursday unveiled three new small-to-medium sized electric vehicles (EV) to try to attract a wider range of customers and accelerate its electrification drive.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Honda, Mitsubishi Corp Sign Pact to Optimise Use of EV Batteries (Reuters)
Japanese automaker Honda Motor and trading house Mitsubishi Corp have signed a pact to explore new businesses using electric vehicle (EV) batteries, the companies said on Thursday.
NADA | NADA Headlines
The UAW's 'Record Contract' Hinges on Pensions, Battery Plants (Reuters)
After nearly four weeks of disruptive strikes and hard bargaining, the United Auto Workers and the Detroit Three automakers have edged closer to a deal that could offer record-setting wage gains for nearly 150,000 U.S. workers.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Porsche Gains Most Since March After Seeing Improving Car Sales (Bloomberg)
Porsche AG shares rallied, trimming their year-to-date drop, after the luxury-car maker said it expects stable third-quarter sales and flagged improving availability of its Cayenne sport utility vehicle.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Mercedes Unveils Long-Haul Electric Truck to Take on Tesla (Bloomberg)
Mercedes-Benz Trucks revealed a heavy-duty electric truck to take on Tesla Inc.’s battery-powered Semi, the latest move in the intensifying race to decarbonize road logistics.
NADA | NADA Headlines
US Wholesale Inventories Unrevised in August, Sales Jump (Reuters)
U.S. wholesale inventories fell for a sixth straight month in August, but the pace of decline slowed amid a surge in sales.
NADA | NADA Headlines
GM, Canadian Union Reach Tentative Agreement, Ending Strike (Reuters)
General Motors and Canadian union Unifor reached a tentative agreement on Tuesday just hours after 4,300 workers went on strike at three GM facilities.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Mercedes S-Class Sales Decline in Blow to Luxury Strategy (Bloomberg)
Mercedes-Benz Group AG’s sales of ultra-luxury vehicles such as the S-Class slumped in the third quarter, a blow to the automaker’s strategy of focusing on cars with the highest profit margins.
NADA | NADA Headlines
US Automakers Increase Strike Layoffs by More Than 800 (Reuters)
Chrysler-parent Stellantis said on Monday it is laying off another 570 workers and General Motors announced cuts of nearly 200 employee due to the United Auto Workers strike.
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BMW Sees Q3 Surge in Battery-Electric Vehicle Sales (Reuters)
German carmaker BMW saw group sales of its battery-electric vehicles surge by 79.6% year on year in the third quarter of 2023 to 93,931 units, the company said on Tuesday.
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UAW Workers Reject Mack Trucks Contract, Go On Strike (Reuters)
Union workers at Volvo Group-owned Mack Trucks went on strike on Monday morning after overwhelmingly rejecting a proposed five-year contract deal, the United Auto Workers said, making it the latest tentative labor agreement to be voted down.
NADA | NADA Headlines
My Career in Auto Retail: Lessons from the Service Department
The dealership service department has often been considered a “man’s world,” but women have been breaking that stereotype in increasing numbers.
NADA | NADA Headlines
UAW Says Its 'Strike Is Working,' Holds Off on More Walkouts (Reuters)
The United Auto Workers held off on additional strikes against Detroit Three auto plants on Friday, citing General Motors' unexpected willingness to allow workers at joint-venture battery plants to be covered by union contracts.
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UAW Strike Decision Day Comes as Bargaining Heats Up (Reuters)
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain is scheduled to say later on Friday whether recent intensified bargaining with the Detroit Three automakers has produced enough progress to forestall more walkouts.
NADA, ATD | Webinar
Driving New Profits with Four Proven Strategies
Join Doug Austin, CEO of StrategicSource, and Chris Austin EVP of Marketing and Sales at StrategicSource, as they illustrate how to generate $1.0MM in new dealer profits through the implementation of a four-step strategy, including cost reductions, supplier optimization, payment and discount strategies, audit recovery and new revenue opportunities.
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GM Makes New Counteroffer to UAW in Strike Talks (Reuters)
General Motors said on Thursday it had made a counteroffer to the United Auto Workers (UAW) in a bid to end a strike by the union against the U.S. automaker.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Volvo Cars September Sales Rise 25%, Demand Up in China (Reuters)
Volvo Cars' sales rose 25% in September from a year earlier to 61,666 cars as sales grew in China as well as in the U.S. and Europe, the Sweden-based group said on Thursday.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Underwater Trade-Ins Are Costing New Car Buyers Almost $6,000 (Bloomberg)
After a brief respite from soaring auto debt, Americans are once again falling deeply underwater on their car loans.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Hyundai Motor to Adopt Tesla EV-Charging Standard from 2024 in US (Reuters)
Hyundai Motor Co said on Thursday it has decided to adopt Tesla Inc's electric vehicle (EV) charging technology in the United States and Canada.
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UAW, Automakers Signal Progress After Days of Stalemate, Sources Say (Reuters)
Negotiators for the United Auto Workers and Ford Motor have narrowed their differences on pay increases after a new offer from the automaker amid "really active" talks, people familiar with the bargaining among the Detroit Three automakers and the union said on Wednesday.
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Ford's Third-Quarter US Auto Sales Rise on Pickup, Crossover SUV Demand (Reuters)
Ford Motor on Wednesday posted a near 8% rise in U.S. auto sales for the third-quarter, driven by continued demand for crossover SUVs and pickup trucks.
NADA | NADA Headlines
GM Prepares $6 Billion Credit Line to Cushion Strike Costs (Bloomberg)
General Motors Co. is setting up a $6 billion line of credit to shore up liquidity, a move indicating the carmaker is preparing for a strike at US plants that may drag on with costs already reaching $200 million.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Ford Sweetens Wage Offer in Proposal to Striking UAW Workers (Bloomberg)
Ford Motor Co. said it has boosted its wage increase in a new contract proposal to the United Auto Workers union aimed at ending a 19-day strike.
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GM, Toyota Defy Headwinds With Big Gains in US New Car Sales (Bloomberg)
General Motors Co. and Toyota Motor Corp. posted double-digit gains in US new car sales for the just-ended quarter even as Stellantis NV sales fell short, evidence that car buyer appetite for vehicles mostly remains hearty heading into the final months of the year.
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US New Vehicle Sales Jump in Third Quarter as UAW Strike Casts Shadow (Reuters)
Top global automakers on Tuesday reported a rise in U.S. new vehicle sales for the third quarter, buoyed by resilient demand for latest models and improved supplies.
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Stricter Fuel Economy Will Cost Billions, Carmaker Lobby Says (Bloomberg)
The Biden administration’s proposal to order automakers to increase the average fuel economy of their vehicles in order to limit pollution will cost manufacturers $14 billion dollars in fines, according to the biggest auto industry trade group in the US.
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GM, Ford Furlough Another 500 Workers Due to UAW Strike (Reuters)
General Motors and Ford Motor on Monday said they are laying off another 500 workers at four Midwestern plants because of the impact on some of the facilities of the United Auto Workers strike in its 18th day.
NADA | NADA Headlines
VW Hires Ex-Tesla, Rivian Manager to Bolster EV Software Push (Bloomberg)
Volkswagen AG has hired a former Tesla Inc. engineering director to bolster the German carmaker’s ailing software push.
NADA | NADA Headlines
US New Auto Sales Likely Rose in Q3, but UAW Strikes May Pose Speed Bump (Reuters)
U.S. new vehicle sales likely rose in the third quarter on improving supply and steady demand, but a strike by autoworkers has muddied the outlook for the "Detroit Three" for the rest of the year, analysts said.
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US Expands, Upgrades Probe into 708,000 Ford SUVs, Trucks Over Engine Failures (Reuters)
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Monday it was upgrading and expanding its investigation into 708,000 Ford Motor sport utility vehicles and trucks over catastrophic engine failures tied to a faulty valve.
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Drivers Are Buying New Cars to Replace Older Models, Even With Surging Prices (Bloomberg)
US car buyers are headed to showrooms out of sheer necessity, defying high interest rates and fat sticker prices to replace cars that on average have been on the road for more than 12 years.
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UAW Aims For At Least 30% Wage Bump to Woo New Members (Bloomberg)
The United Auto Workers union wants to emerge from its strike against Detroit’s three major automakers with at least a 30% pay raise, according to people familiar with the matter.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Honda Takes Another Crack at US EV Market With Help From GM (Bloomberg)
Honda Motor Co. is trying to crack into the US market for electric vehicles with a new model and an old strategy: If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em.
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US New Vehicle Sales to Rise for Sixth Month; UAW Strike Clouds October Outlook (Reuters)
New vehicle sales in the United States are projected to rise for a sixth consecutive month in September on strong demand, according to an industry report, though the strike by United Auto Workers' (UAW) union has clouded the outlook going forward.
NADA, NADA Show | NADA Headlines
First-Ever Dealership Philanthropy Pitch Competition at NADA Show 2024
This year at the 2024 NADA Show we are inviting members to take the Live Stage to share how they are giving back to the community in a pitch-style competition!
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Driving Dreams: NADA Show's Student Pitch Competition Takes Live Stage
This year at the 2024 NADA Show we are partnering with Northwood University to invite students to take the Live Stage for a pitch-style competition!
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NADA Show Pitch Competition for Exhibitors is Back!
After the success of last year’s exhibitor pitch competition, we are bringing it back and better than ever!
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Toyota Global Sales and Output Hit Record High in August (Bloomberg)
Toyota Motor Corp.’s global sales climbed 9% in August from a year earlier to a record 923,180 vehicles, thanks to an improvement in supply conditions and stronger demand.
NADA, ATD | Webinar
Buy/Sell Update: Where are Blue Sky Values Headed?
Join Buy/sell expert Erin Kerrigan as she shares an overview of the 2023 buy/sell market and Kerrigan Advisors’ projections for blue sky values in 2024. The webinar will also cover highlights and key trends from The Blue Sky Report®, The Kerrigan Index™, The Kerrigan Dealer Survey and The Kerrigan OEM Survey.
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Announcing New ATD NextGen Events at ATD Show 2024
ATD Show 2024 is focused on driving the future.
NADA | NADA Headlines
U.S. New Vehicles Sales to Rise in September (Reuters)
U.S. new-vehicle sales are set to rise in September from a year ago, helped by sustained demand, according to Cox Automotive.
NADA
Supreme Court Rules Against Employer in Case Involving "White Collar" Overtime Exemption
The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that even employees earning more than $1,000 per day or $200,000 per year are not exempt from the federal overtime premium of one-half times their regular rate of pay if they aren't paid a sufficient salary. The decision should serve as a reminder to review dealership compliance with the…
ATD
ATD Applauds Reintroduction of Bipartisan Legislation to Repeal Tax that Delays Investment in Cleaner, Safer Trucks
Washington (March 8, 2023)—The American Truck Dealers (ATD) announced its support for the “Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2023,” a bill reintroduced in both chambers of Congress today that would repeal the Federal Excise Tax (FET) on heavy-duty trucks.
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Illinois Dealership Popularizes March Madness
Every year around this time people gather around their televisions or take an extended lunch break at work to see how their college basketball brackets are doing.
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Pohanka Automotive Group: On the Move and Innovating for More Than 100 Years
Today, the Pohanka Automotive Group has 20 locations in Maryland, Texas and Virginia, and was ranked 34th on Automotive News’ list of the nation’s top 150 dealership groups in 2021.
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Women in Trucking: Opportunities for All
Commercial truck retail is not the first career on many women’s minds, but why not? As a high-energy, team-based industry with stable jobs and opportunities for growth and development, truck dealerships offer positions for everyone. Ally Rocha and Deanna LaFranca shared why they love their careers at the Premier Truck Group in Texas.
Rocha, a…
NADA | NADA Headlines
6 Top Direct-to-Consumer Marketing Platforms for Car Dealerships (ChatGPT)
A comprehensive marketing strategy may include a combination of several different platforms in order to reach the widest possible audience.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Motoring Through Culture: Cars' Impact on Literature, Music, and Movies (ChatGPT)
For nearly a century, the automobile has been a fixture of American culture, shaping everything from literature to music to movies. Let’s explore just how deeply the car has impacted American consciousness.
NADA
NADA Board of Directors – Nathaniel “Nate” Sutton
Nate Sutton is CEO of Sutton Auto Team, which includes Sutton Ford in Matteson, Ill., Honda of Kenosha in Bristol, Ill. and Rapid’s Honda in Coon Rapids, Minn.
NADA
NADA Board of Directors – Jeffrey Longbine
Jeffrey Longbine is dealer principal of Longbine Auto Plaza in Emporia, Kan.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Artificial Intelligence Wrote This: The History of the Electric Car (ChatGPT)
NADA staff used Chat GPT to write this blog post on the history of electric vehicles. Let us know what you think!
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Beyond the Sticker Price: The Cost of Ownership of EVs v. ICE Vehicles
Price is always a significant factor in choosing a new vehicle, as is the total cost of ownership. Combining purchase price with a cost of ownership estimate has always been a helpful way to evaluate whether a certain vehicle is right for an individual, especially when thinking about cost in terms of monthly payments or annual expenditures. The…
NADA
NADA Board of Directors – Charles "Chuck" Ruwart, III
Chuck Ruwart, III is dealer principal of Laramie Peak Motors in Wheatland, Wyo.
NADA | NADA Headlines
NADA Celebrates Women During Women’s History Month
There is a myth that the auto industry is a man’s world, and it is time to dispel it. At NADA, we have the privilege of working with dealer principals and dealership employees across the country. We see them at the NADA Academy, Dealer 20 Groups, the annual NADA Show, and even at their own stores. Here’s the truth: auto retail used to be a boys’…
NADA, ATD | Webinar
Are Your Credit Card Expenses Getting Out of Hand?
Join Dealer Merchant Services Amberly Allen, Founder/Managing Partner, and Laura Mellencamp, COO, as they educate dealers on their options regarding customer payments.
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Top Three Reasons to Attend the 2023 NY Auto Forum
Start spreading the news because the New York Auto Forum is returning to New York’s largest convention center, the Javits Center!
ATD
Repeal Heavy-Duty Excise Tax and Get Cleaner Trucks on Our Roads, Transportation Groups Urge Congress
World War I era tax adds as much as $50,000 to the cost of a new zero-emission vehicle
NADA
NADA Board of Directors – Tony Pack
Tony Pack is vice president of Sam Pack Auto Group, which include four Ford dealerships, one Chevrolet dealership and a Subaru dealership, located in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
NADA
NADA Board of Directors – Richard "Rick" DeSilva, Jr.
Rick DeSilva Jr. is dealer of Liberty Subaru in Emerson, N.J., Genesis of Mahwah and Liberty Hyundai in Mahwah, N.J., and Liberty Kia in Ramsey, N.J.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Auto Dealers Join International Relief Efforts for Earthquake Survivors
Auto dealers are joining the effort to provide relief to the communities affected by the deadly earthquakes this month.
NADA
NADA Board of Directors – Ryan Gremore
Ryan Gremore is president of O'Brien Auto Team in Bloomington and Normal, Ill.
NADA, ATD | Webinar
Promoting Fair Credit Compliance
Join Paul Metrey, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs at NADA, as he explains how the optional NADA/NAMAD/AIADA Fair Credit Compliance Policy & Program adopts and builds on the DOJ approach both to help ensure consumers are offered fair access to credit and protect dealers against pricing discrimination claims.
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Promoting Voluntary Protection Products Compliance
Join Paul Metrey, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs at NADA, as he explains how the optional NADA/NAMAD/AIADA Model Dealership Voluntary Protections Products Policy addresses each major area of concern by offering a dealership a series of principles and actions it can adopt to strengthen its selection, offering, presentation, and sale of VPPs.
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A Complete Dealership Security Solution
As an auto dealer, you know how important it is to make your lot attractive to potential customers.
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Mercedes Cars Become More Elusive After 43% Jump in Prices (Bloomberg)
Driving a shiny new Mercedes-Benz may soon become a distant dream for many but the most affluent.
ATAE
Electric cars are killing the car dealership as we know it
Electric cars are changing the way we shop for and purchase vehicles, and dealerships are scrambling to adapt.
ATAE
Ford’s rising EV sales contribute to bigger market share
Ford Motor Company’s sales were up in December as a 223% spike in electric vehicle sales helped expand market share in 2022 for the second-largest U.S. automaker.
ATAE
BMW sold 15,584 full EVs in US in 2022; 4.7% of total sales
In the fourth quarter 2022, BMW sold 8,689 electric vehicles, surpassing the totals achieved in the previous three quarters combined.
ATAE
Judge rules in Rivian's favor in lawsuit over direct sales to consumers
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed against Rivian by a group of Illinois auto dealers who alleged the electric automaker was breaking the law by selling directly to consumers.
ATAE
Georgia’s Rivian Plant Subsidy Recognized as 2022’s “Worst Economic Development Deal of the Year” by the Center for Economic Accountability
Insufficient due diligence, speculative returns, lack of concern for local impacts and convoluted structure set project apart in a historic year for corporate welfare megadeals.
ATAE
Did the Tesla Story Ever Make Sense?
If you’re one of those people who bought Bitcoin or another cryptocurrency near its peak last fall, you’ve lost a lot of money. Is it any consolation to know that you would have lost a similar amount if you had bought Tesla stock instead?
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U.S Auto Safety Agency in Talks with Ford F-150 EV Production Halt (Reuters)
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it is holding discussions with Ford Motor after the automaker halted F-150 Lightning production and deliveries following a battery fire.
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GM’s Strong Truck Sales Are Funding This Year’s EV Sales Blitz, Barra Says (Bloomberg)
General Motors Co.’s leader said demand for expensive trucks remains robust, enabling the company to fund a blitz in electric vehicles that begins this year.
NADA | NADA Headlines
AutoNation Expects Used-Car Price Drop as Volumes Recover (Bloomberg)
AutoNation Inc., one of the biggest car dealership chains in the US, expects prices for new and used cars to decline this year as manufacturers crank up volumes and offer more incentives to price-sensitive buyers.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Still Learning Every Day
Not only is there constant opportunity for growth and development into leadership positions, but the unique ecosystem of dealerships also offers lateral career changes that provide excitement and exploration in individual career paths.
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New Employment Protections for Pregnant and Nursing Mothers
Employment protections for mothers
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ATD Gears Up for 2023 Priorities
ATD has ambitious plans for the year and our important work will focus on advocacy at the federal level, membership outreach and engagement, and advancement of our ATD NextGen truck dealers.
NADA | NADA Headlines
U.S. Senator Rubio Seeks Review of Ford Technology Deal with China's CATL (Reuters)
Senator Marco Rubio on Tuesday asked the Biden administration to review Ford Motor's deal to use technology from Chinese battery company CATL as part of the automaker's plan to spend $3.5 billion to build a battery plant in Michigan.
NADA | NADA Headlines
New Biden EV Charger Rules Stress Made In America, Force Tesla Changes (Reuters)
The Biden administration on Wednesday issued long-awaited final rules on its national electric vehicle charger network that require the chargers to be built in the United States immediately, and with 55% of their cost coming from U.S.-made components by 2024.
NADA | NADA Headlines
New Vehicle Prices are Rising – It’s the Options, Not the Car
Well before the pandemic hurt the supply chain and vehicle inventory dropped, the average price paid for a new car in America was already on the rise.
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EU Lawmakers Back Deal to Ban New Combustion-Engine Cars by 2035 (Bloomberg)
European Union lawmakers gave their final blessing to a deal that will begin phasing out combustion engine cars in a drastic reshape of the continent’s auto industry.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Hyundai, Kia to Offer Software Upgrade to 8.3 million U.S. Vehicles to Prevent Thefts (Reuters)
Hyundai Motor and Kia Corp will offer a software upgrade to 8.3 million U.S. vehicles in response to increasing thefts targeting vehicles without push-button ignitions and immobilizing anti-theft devices, U.S. auto safety regulators said.
ATD | ATD Insider
Meet the New ATD NextGen Steering Committee
At the end of 2022 ATD decided to create more structure to the existing ATD NextGen program through the creation of an ATD NextGen Steering Committee.
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Colorado’s First Ford Dealer Literally Wrote the Book on Sales
O’Meara Motor Company was located in downtown Denver at 14th and Cleveland Place for about a year before moving to 14th Street and Broadway, anchoring an auto row that lined Broadway and Lincoln Streets for decades.
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“If You Want to Work Hard in a Fun Industry, the Skills Can Be Taught.”
“I had no experience in automotive when I started,” Graham said. “If you come in with a positive attitude, you want to be productive, and you want to work hard in a fun industry, then the skills can be taught.”
NADA
Parts Management for Subaru
Please the following pre-class activities before the first day of class.
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BMW Will Invest $872 Million to Build Electric Vehicles in Mexico (Bloomberg)
The article below is sourced from Bloomberg Wire Service. The views and opinions expressed in this story are those of the Bloomberg Wire Service and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of NADA.
BMW AG will invest €800 million ($872 million) in its San Luis Potosí, Mexico, plant to manufacture electric…
NADA
IRS Clarifies Which New Vehicles Qualify for the Section 30D Clean Vehicle Credit
IRS clarification on Section 30D Clean Vehicle Credit
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LIFO Relief Legislation Reintroduced in the House of Representatives; Senate Bill Expected Soon
Yesterday, the bipartisan “Supply Chain Disruptions Relief Act” (H.R. 700) was reintroduced in the U.S. House by Reps. Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) and Dan Kildee (D-Mich.). This legislation is identical to the LIFO relief bill from last Congress, which received overwhelming bipartisan support and passed the Senate without opposition. H.R. 700 would…
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Volvo Readies EV Blitz in Biggest Product Revamp Under Geely (Reuters)
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.
Volvo Cars is gearing up for an electric blitz to convert all its mainstay models - three SUVs and two sedans - into…
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Theodore Robins Ford: A Driving Force in Its Southern California Community
The Robins family of Costa Mesa, Calif., has been selling Fords almost as long as the manufacturer has been building them.
NADA
Assurant Foundation Extends Support of the NADA Foundation’s Workforce Initiative with $30,000 Contribution
The Assurant Foundation will donate $30,000 to the NADA Foundation’s Workforce Initiative, which promotes the value of dealership jobs and facilitates access to educational resources.
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Hats Off to Dallas! NADA Show 2023 Rides Off into the Sunset
It wasn’t our first rodeo, but the NADA Show 2023 in Dallas turned out to be a bucking good time filled with four days of education, networking, maker meetings and event programming.
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America’s Truck Dealers Have Big Issues to Tackle in 2023
This year is gearing up to be an exciting and busy one for the voice of America’s commercial truck dealers, according to American Truck Dealers (ATD) President Laura Perrotta.
NADA, NADA Show | NADA Headlines
How Auto Dealers Build Strong Local Communities
“It doesn’t cost anything extra to be nice,” according to two dealers who took part in a heart-warming panel session on Sunday’s Live Stage at the NADA Show 2023.
2023 TIME Dealer of the Year winner Gary Rome and Brandon Tomes of the Tomes Auto Group talked about how getting involved in local charities has helped them integrate into their…
NADA
BacklotCars Charity Auction at NADA Show 2023 Raises $183,000 for Canine Companions
BacklotCars auctioned off an all-electric, liquid black LiveWire One motorcycle, raising more than $109,000 for the NADA Foundation’s Frank E. McCarthy Memorial Program that benefits Canine Companions.
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Ford's Quarterly US Auto Sales Jump 10.1% on Pent-Up Demand, Easing Supply (Reuters)
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.
Ford Motor Co posted a 10.1% rise in first-quarter U.S. auto sales on Tuesday, fueled by pent-up demand for electric…
NADA | NADA Headlines
VIDEO: GM’s Steve Carlisle on Entering EV Launch Mode
General Motors executive Steve Carlisle anticipates a year of the vehicle launches.
NADA | NADA Headlines
VIDEO: The Future Landscape of Automotive Retailing Panel on Tap at the NY Auto Forum
The future landscape of automotive retailing can be summed up as "get big or get out," according to Alan Haig, president of Haig Partners, LLC, who led "The Future Landscape of Automotive Retailing Panel" at the New York Automotive Forum on April 4.
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VIDEO: Papin Excited for a ‘New Era in the Automotive Industry’
According to Jérémie Papin, it has never been a better time to be a Nissan dealer.
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VIDEO: Genesis COO Marquez Offers Candid Insight About Her First 18 Months on the Job
Genesis Motor North America’s Chief Operating Officer Claudia Marquez sat down with Flat Six Media’s Owner and CEO Jason Stein at the 2023 Automotive Forum of New York today to chat about her first 18 months with the brand.
NADA
CFPB Issues Final Rule on Small Business Lending Data Collection.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued yesterday its long-awaited final rule to implement section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act requiring financial institutions to compile, maintain and report to the CFPB certain data on credit applications received from small, women-owned and minority-owned businesses. …
NADA
IRS Announces Important Changes to New Vehicle EV Tax Credits Under IRC Section 30D
IRS' changes to the tax credits
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GM plans to Phase Out Apple CarPlay in EVs, with Google's Help (Reuters)
General Motors plans to phase out widely-used Apple CarPlay and Android Auto technologies that allow drivers to bypass a vehicle's infotainment systems, shifting instead to built-in infotainment systems developed with Google for future electric vehicles.
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Tiktok Car Thefts Spur Hyundai, Kia to Offer Free Steering Locks (Bloomberg)
The article below is sourced from Bloomberg Wire Service. The views and opinions expressed in this story are those of the Bloomberg Wire Service and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of NADA.
Hyundai Motor Co. will distribute free steering-wheel locks in the US and upgrade anti-theft software on 4…
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BMW Bets on Design and Recycling, Not Mining, to Lower Battery Costs (Reuters)
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.
BMW is betting on efficient design and recycling to bring down battery costs and is steering clear of investing in…
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Reduce Credit Card Acceptance Costs and Increase Your Bottom Line
Join KeyBank as they will walk you through what you can expect from different credit card providers and how to help navigate this complex program and help you save.
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Mercedes-Benz is "Able and Willing" to Invest Capital in Mining - CEO (Reuters)
Mercedes-Benz is willing to allocate capital to support or ramp up a mining business, Chief Executive Ola Kaellenius said on Thursday at the carmaker's annual environmental, social and governance conference.
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Volvo CEO Says US Climate Law Will Drive EV Tech to North America (Bloomberg)
The Inflation Reduction Act is changing the way Swedish automaker Volvo Car AB plans to build electric vehicles, Chief Executive Officer Jim Rowan said in an interview this week.
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Toyota's Global Sales Notch Up a February Record as Parts Shortage Eases (Reuters)
Toyota Motor Corp said on Thursday that global sales hit a record for the month of February as it bounced back from severe pandemic-induced parts shortages, adding that worldwide production also increased for a second straight month.
ATD | ATD Insider
“Burdensome Tax”: Rep. LaMalfa Touts FET Repeal Legislation on House Floor
On March 8, Reps. Doug LaMalfa (R-Calif.) and Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) reintroduced the “Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2023,” (H.R. 1440) a bill that would repeal the Federal Excise Tax (FET) on heavy-duty trucks.
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NADA Foundation Supports East Palestine Dealership Employees in Aftermath of Train Derailment in Ohio
A month later, East Palestine, Ohio, is still recovering from the train derailment that released over a million gallons of hazardous materials into the surrounding area.
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Auto Retail is a Team Effort
Dealerships do not succeed because of a single person, even a great leader. They require the hard work and mutual respect of an entire team.
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St. Louis Sues Hyundai, Kia Over Car Thefts, Joining Other US Cities (Reuters)
The city of St. Louis, Missouri, said on Monday it was joining a number of major U.S. cities that are suing Korean automakers Hyundai Motor and Kia Corp for failing to install anti-theft technology in millions of their vehicles.
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US, Japan Strike Deal on Supply of Minerals for EV Batteries (Bloomberg)
The US agreed to boost cooperation with Japan on critical mineral supply chains and to expand access to tax breaks as President Joe Biden aims to counter China’s dominance of the electric vehicle battery sector.
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March NADAness Continues!
Make sure to check out the full lineup! More than 100 education sessions were offered at NADA Show 2023.
NADA
NADA, Urban League of Louisiana, National Urban League and Louisiana Partners Unveil Automotive Technician Apprenticeship Pilot Program
BATON ROUGE, La. (March 20, 2023)—The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), Urban League of Louisiana (ULL), and the National Urban League (NUL) joined partners at the Baton Rouge Community College McKay Automotive Training Center to unveil its new pilot automotive apprenticeship program for residents in New Orleans and Baton Rouge.
ATD
ATD Joins Trucking Stakeholders as Founding Member of Clean Freight Coalition
TYSONS, Va. (March 23, 2023)—The American Truck Dealers (ATD) announced it has joined four truck transportation trade groups to launch a new coalition, the Clean Freight Coalition (CFC), committed to advancing and promoting efforts to deploy clean and green trucks.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Dealership HR Manager on Entering a Career in Auto Retail
Automotive career origin stories often take the shape of two common trajectories.
ATD
ATD Executive Staff – Laura Perrotta
Laura Perrotta is President of the American Truck Dealers (ATD), a division of the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA).
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ATD 2023 Policy and Advocacy Updates
Please join the American Truck Dealer’s (ATD) President, Laura Perrotta, in a joint webinar with Commercial Truck Trader as they focus on ATD’s 2023 policy and advocacy priorities.
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Mazda to Appoint Former North America Head Moro as Next CEO (Reuters)
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.
Mazda Motor Corp will appoint 40-year company veteran Masahiro Moro as its new president and CEO, the Japanese…
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Volkswagen to Invest in Mines in Bid to Become Global Battery Supplier (Reuters)
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.
Volkswagen plans to invest in mines to bring down the cost of battery cells, meet half of its own demand and sell to…
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Audi to Bring Back Lower-Priced Models as Chip Shortages Ease After Bumper 2022 (Reuters)
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.
Volkswagen-owned Audi forecast sizeable revenue growth in 2023 to 69-72 billion euros ($149.53 billion) from 61.8…
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North American EV Production Is Slowly Catching Up to Demand (Bloomberg)
The article below is sourced from Bloomberg Wire Service. The views and opinions expressed in this story are those of the Bloomberg Wire Service and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of NADA.
It’s been almost a year since the Volkswagen factory in Tennessee went fully electric. Last July, the 12-…
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Stop Paying for Your Customer’s Air Miles and Credit Card Points and Start Recovering Credit Card Fees
Many dealers constantly take a hit for customers who are using their credit card to process payments related to their vehicles.
ATAE
Ford planning $3.5B battery plant in Michigan
Michigan’s transformation into a new hub of electric vehicle battery manufacturing started with a loss in fall 2021, when Ford Motor Company turned away from its home state for its largest manufacturing investment to date.
ATAE
RAM To Show Dealers New Midsized Electric Truck Concept Next Month
RAM has been often seen as a little late to the electric pickup truck party. The RAM 1500 REV is finally just around the corner but the automaker is also working on a new midsize electrified truck too.
ATAE
Tesla will open charging network to other EVs
Tesla has agreed to make part of its extensive charging network available to drivers of other brands, the White House said Wednesday.
ATAE
State Senate EV bill gets first airing
The first bill to emerge from a legislative study committee that met last year to explore how to prepare Georgia to accommodate an anticipated influx of electric vehicles is making its way through the General Assembly.
ATAE
Ford and Rivian go their separate ways after filing shows massive stock sale in 2022
The once-promising strategic partnership between Ford and Rivian is “nearly complete” after a new SEC filing shows Ford trimmed its stake to just 10.5 million shares in 2022.
ATAE
Biden administration announces $2B loan for electric vehicle battery manufacturing
The Biden administration on Thursday announced that it would issue a $2 billion loan to a battery manufacturing facility as it looks to bolster the country’s supply chain for electric vehicles.
ATAE
Hyundai Launches Evolve+: A New Electric Vehicle Subscription Service for the Modern Driver
Hyundai Motor America and Hyundai Capital America have jointly announced the launch of their new Evolve+ electric vehicle (EV) subscription service at the 2023 Chicago Auto Show.
ATAE
Electric Vehicles could become more difficult to buy in Mississippi
A bill at the State Capital has quickly been passed in the House that could make it difficult for some electric vehicle models like Tesla to be bought and sold in Mississippi.
ATAE
Georgia's EV regulations headed for change
Georgia's regulation and taxation of electric vehicles look to be headed for years of change, as it races to catch up to a fast-evolving transportation industry.
ATAE
Scoop: Biden's EV surprise
The Biden administration's plan to jump-start a domestic supply chain for electric vehicles (EVs) is on track to shatter expectations.
ATAE
Kansas electric vehicle advocates stomping brake on bill imposing new state recharge tax
Joe Millikan learned of a Kansas House bill imposing a new tax on electric-vehicle charging stations just as he contemplated purchasing an automobile untethered to fossil fuels.
ATAE
Nissan shows off a real version of its rad-looking Max-Out electric convertible concept
The Nissan Max-Out is virtual no longer. The automaker rolled out a physical version of its electric convertible concept to celebrate its Nissan Futures event, which is being held at its global headquarters in Yokohama, Japan, for the next several weeks.
ATAE
Rivian Has More Bad News as It Cuts Costs
The electric vehicle manufacturer is letting go of 6% of its workforce to cut back on costs as the company failed to meet production goals.
ATAE
Ford mulls three major changes to its Model e EV dealer program
After asking its US dealers to either go all-in on EVs or wait until 2027, Ford is now reconsidering a few of the most significant details behind its Model e dealer program.
ATAE
Teslas are finally getting cheaper. It's a sign Elon Musk's back is against the wall.
If you're in the market for a brand new Tesla, now might be the moment to splash out: Elon Musk just made it a whole lot cheaper to join the electric vehicle club.
ATAE
Electric cars are killing the car dealership as we know it
Electric cars are changing the way we shop for and purchase vehicles, and dealerships are scrambling to adapt.
NADA | NADA Headlines
GM Extends Production Halt at Mexico Truck Plant Over Supply Chain Issue (Reuters)
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.
General Motors said on Tuesday its Silao Assembly Plant in Mexico that makes Chevrolet and GMC pickup trucks will…
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Honda to Move Accord Production to Indiana as Part of EV Shift (Reuters)
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.
Honda Motor Co's U.S. unit said on Tuesday it would move production of its Accord sedan to Indiana in 2025 after…
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NADA Affinity Provider: Botdoc
Botdoc solves the end-to-end encryption requirement between customers and dealerships from the FTC Safeguards Rule.
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Dealer Leader Karmala Sutton: “We Are Here to Stay”
Auto retail is full of women making a difference – selling cars, fixing trucks, stocking parts, and running stores. This Women’s History Month we are highlighting a few of these industry leaders – including Karmala Sutton, dealer manager of Honda of Kenosha and Vice President of Sutton Ford.
Sutton, the daughter of a dealer family, started her…
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From Dealership Lot to Film Lot: Hollywood Stars Who Got Their Start at Auto Dealerships (ChatGPT)
The path to success is never easy, and for many people, it involves starting from humble beginnings.
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Dealerships are Local
Franchise dealerships play a central role in their local communities. Unlike Wall Street or big corporations, local dealerships only succeed when their communities thrive, and their actions show it.
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Welcome to March NADAness
NADA Show 2023 isn't over! It’s time to check out the top recorded sessions and continue to shop the Expo. There’s so much to choose from, it’s madness, or rather NADAness!
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Volkswagen to Temporarily Cut Production of Two EV Models Due to Weaker Demand (Reuters)
Volkswagen will suspend production of ID.3 and Cupra Born electric cars at its Zwickau and Dresden plants in Germany in the first two weeks of October due to weaker demand, a spokesperson for the carmaker said on Tuesday.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Union Slams Ford for Idling Michigan Battery Plant Project (Bloomberg)
Ford Motor Co. was blasted by its largest labor union for halting construction on a $3.5 billion battery plant in Michigan amid scrutiny of its ties to a Chinese battery maker by Republican lawmakers.
NADA | NADA Headlines
UAW Fight Against Billions in Buybacks Forces Investor Rethink (Bloomberg)
Among the sticking points highlighted by United Auto Workers on strike are the billions of dollars Detroit’s legacy carmakers have plunged into stock repurchases.
NADA
Ford Addresses Federal Safeguards Requirements in its Revised Consumer Data Agreement.
Ford updates Consumer Data Agreement to be in compliance with FTC Safeguards Rule
NADA | NADA Headlines
Gen Z is Losing Faith in College Degrees. They Should Look at Dealerships.
Gen Z is breaking from older generations by shifting away from four-year college degrees. That is big news for the auto retail industry, who is always looking for young talent – no college degree required.
Local dealerships offer careers with high-paying salaries, strong benefits, and defined tracks into management. And anyone who has worked at…
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How to Optimize Your Customer Experience From Start to Finish
Customers expectations have shifted and auto dealerships must respond. Learn how to drive loyalty by providing a strong experience online, in-person, and after purchases have been made.
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UAW Expected to Announce More Auto-Plant Strikes on Friday (Bloomberg)
General Motors Co., Ford Motor Co. and Stellantis NV are bracing for more walkouts Friday as the carmakers remain far apart from the United Auto Workers on key issues, including job security and pay parity for temporary workers.
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Toyota to Speed Up EV production, Aims for Over 600,000 Vehicles in 2025, Nikkei Reports (Reuters)
Toyota Motor will speed up production of electric vehicles of its Toyota and luxury Lexus brands, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Friday.
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Passing Along Credit Card Fees is NOT a DIY Project
Join Dealer Merchant Services Amberly Allen, Founder/Managing Partner, and Laura Sherman, COO, as they educate you on the legal, compliance and best practices to ensure it is rolled out correctly and you don’t frustrate your customers.
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Sunak Delays UK Petrol Car Ban, Seeking Voter Support on Climate (Reuters)
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak watered down Britain's plans to tackle climate change on Wednesday, saying he would delay a ban on sales of new petrol cars to maintain the consent of the British people in the switch to net zero.
NADA | NADA Headlines
UAW Negotiator Says New Stellantis Offer Doesn’t Look Good (Bloomberg)
Stellantis NV’s new contract offer to the United Auto Workers lacks the job security guarantees the union wants, a negotiator said, suggesting workers will reject it days before a deadline to expand their historic strike.
NADA | NADA Headlines
UAW Strikes a Mercedes Parts Plant While Union Eyes More Targets (Bloomberg)
The United Auto Workers struck a plant that makes parts for Mercedes-Benz Group AG vehicles, as the union continued to weigh expanding the number of walk-out targets at Detroit’s automakers.
NADA | NADA Headlines
UAW Eyes Next Strike Targets as Parts Shortages Begin to Hit (Bloomberg)
The United Auto Workers weighed an expansion of its strikes against Detroit’s automakers on Tuesday, after union President Shawn Fain said more plants faced walkouts if carmakers didn’t sweeten their offers.
NADA | NADA Headlines
VW Workers Want Clarity on Profit Goals Ahead of Savings Push (Bloomberg)
Volkswagen AG’s powerful works council called on management to be more forthcoming about plans to boost profits as they head into negotiations over cost-cutting measures in the coming weeks.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Volvo to End Diesel Car Production by Early 2024 (Reuters)
Volvo Cars said on Tuesday that it will end production of any remaining diesel models by early 2024 as it heads towards becoming an all-electric carmaker.
NADA | NADA Headlines
In EV battle, Toyota Bets on New Technology and Old-School Thinking (Reuters)
At factories in Japan's industrial heartland, Toyota has turned to self-propelled assembly lines, massive die casting and even old-fashioned hand polishing as it aims to make up for lost ground in battery electric vehicles.
NADA | NADA Headlines
UAW Warns It Will Expand Strikes If No Serious Progress Is Made by Friday (Bloomberg)
The United Auto Workers said more of its members will go on strike at General Motors Co., Ford Motor Co. and Stellantis NV facilities starting at noon Friday unless substantial headway is made toward new labor contracts.
ATD, ATAE, ATD Show | ATD Insider
ATD Show 2024 General Sessions Are Driving the Future of Truck Dealerships
Are you ready to ignite your passion for leadership, politics and the future of the truck market?
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UAW Strike Could Buy GM Time to Address Nagging EV Issues (Reuters)
General Motors is at greater risk than rivals Ford Motor and Stellantis of disruption to electric vehicle production from a prolonged UAW strike - though some analysts say that could also buy it time to repair nagging issues.
NADA | NADA Headlines
UAW and Automakers GM, Ford and Stellantis Try to Reach Deal Before Strike Widens (Reuters)
The United Auto Workers and Chrysler-parent Stellantis are set to resume bargaining talks Monday morning as a strike against the Detroit Three automakers enters its fourth day.
NADA, ATAE, NADA Show | NADA Headlines
NADA Show 2024 Main Stage Speakers Announced
Three remarkable individuals will grace our Main Stage, each bringing a unique perspective on success, transformation and the pursuit of dreams.
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As Prices Fall, Two Thirds of Global Car Sales Could Be EVs by 2030- Study (Reuters)
Spurred by falling battery prices, electric vehicles could hit price parity with fossil-fuel models in Europe in 2024 and the U.S. market in 2026, and account for two thirds of global car sales by 2030, according to new research.
NADA | NADA Headlines
United Auto Workers Call Unprecedented Strike at All Three Detroit Automakers (Bloomberg)
The United Auto Workers began a strike Friday against all three of the legacy Detroit carmakers, an unprecedented move that could launch a costly and protracted showdown over wages and job security.
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Bricks to Clicks: Improving CX With Digital Retailing
Join automotiveMastermind’s Wendy Engelhardt and S&P Global Mobility’s Tanja Linken to unlock tips for assessing and improving your dealership’s virtual customer experience and insights into how evolving customer expectations drive automotive retail trends.
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Detroit Three Strike Deadline Nears as Sides Remain far Apart (Reuters)
U.S. automakers and union negotiators offered little hope a deal would be reached on Thursday to avoid a midnight walk-off that would be the United Auto Workers' first-ever simultaneous strike against the Detroit Three carmakers.
NADA | NADA Headlines
VW Lays Off Workers at Key EV Factory Over Cratering Demand (Bloomberg)
Volkswagen AG is cutting temporary workers at its main electric-vehicle factory in Germany after the phaseout of a subsidy in the country caused demand for its EVs to drop.
NADA
New I-9 Form for Employment Eligibility Verification.
New I-9s employers must begin to use effective November 1, 2023.
NADA | NADA Headlines
BMW Backtracks From Charging Subscriptions for Heated Seats (Bloomberg)
BMW AG has abandoned charging customers subscription fees for heated seats in an early indication there will be limits for manufacturers to reap new revenue from software-based services.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Ford Doubles Down on Hybrid Pickup Trucks (Reuters)
Ford plans to double production of hybrid F-150 pickup trucks in 2024, accelerating the automaker's pivot toward gas-electric powertrains as a hedge against reluctance among U.S. truck buyers to go all-electric.
NADA Show
Philanthropy Pitch Competition
Dealers at NADA Show 2024 are invited to compete in a Pitch Competition to show their off their philanthropy! Contestants will have two minutes on the Show Live Stage to pitch how they connect with the people in their community.
NADA Show
Education Pitch Competition
Students of Northwood University are invited to compete in a Pitch Competition at the 2024 NADA Show! Contestants will have two minutes on the Show Live Stage to pitch their ideas to improve the auto industry.
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Schwartz Mazda: Oldest Dealership in Central New Jersey Runs Like a Start-up
Founded in 1919, Schwartz Mazda in Shrewsbury, N.J., boasts an on-site museum.
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Even Brief UAW Strike Seen Causing Billions in US Economic Damage (Bloomberg)
Just when US automakers and the broader economy were shaking off the effects of the pandemic and semiconductor shortages, a long strike by the United Auto Workers union could bring higher inflation and economic damage.
NADA | NADA Headlines
NADA Celebrates National Service Dog Month, 20-Year Relationship with Canine Companions
September is National Service Dog Month, a celebration honoring the life-changing impact of service dogs.
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EV Batteries Will Have to Be 50% Lighter in Future, Stellantis Tech Chief Says (Reuters)
Carmaker Stellantis aims to develop lighter electric vehicle batteries, cutting weights in half to improve sustainability, the group's technology chief said on Friday.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Stellantis Sees Long Road Ahead for Internal Combustion Engine Cars (Reuters)
Carmaker Stellantis believes internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles could be on the road until 2050, making it necessary to contain their carbon emissions until they're finally replaced by fully electric ones.
NADA | NADA Headlines
UAW Makes Contract Counteroffer to Ford; Stellantis to Make Offer (Reuters)
The United Auto Workers (UAW) union on Wednesday made a labor contract counterproposal on economic issues to Ford Motor, while Chrysler parent company Stellantis planned its counteroffer this week.
NADA | NADA Headlines
A Hail of a Solution: Weather Damage Leads to Renewable Energy Solution
Stapp Interstate Toyota in Longmont, Colo., experienced five hailstorms in 15 months.
NADA | NADA Headlines
GM Exec Says UAW Demands 'Would Threaten... Manufacturing Momentum' (Reuters)
General Motors' global head of manufacturing, Gerald Johnson, said in a video statement released on Tuesday the demands received from the United Auto Workers union have “significant costs attached that would threaten our ability to maintain our manufacturing momentum.”
NADA | NADA Headlines
Rise of China’s EV Makers Threatens Western Firms, UBS Says (Bloomberg)
Western automakers are set to lose a fifth of their global market share due to the unstoppable rise of more-affordable, cheaper-to-produce Chinese electric vehicles, according to UBS Group AG analysts.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Audi sees Small 2023 Sales Lift Ahead of Big 2024 EV Push- Sales Chief (Reuters)
Audi should see a small sales bump this year ahead of a much stronger year in 2024 for the Volkswagen unit as its long-awaited big electric vehicle push takes off, a top executive said on Monday at Munich's IAA mobility show.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Mercedes Boss: EV Costs Will Remain Higher for Foreseeable Future (Reuters)
The variable costs for producing electric vehicles will remain higher compared to combustion engine models for the foreseeable future, the chief executive of Mercedes-Benz said on Sunday, adding this would continue to fuel intense competition.
NADA, NADA Show | NADA Headlines
NADA Show 2024 Early Bird Ends Friday
This is the final week to take advantage of early bird pricing!
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Kia to Invest $200 Million in Georgia Plant, Build EV9 SUV in 2024 (Reuters)
Kia said Wednesday it will invest more than $200 million in its assembly plant in the U.S. state of Georgia to begin production of its electric EV9 SUV next year.
NADA | NADA Headlines
Electric Car Sales Growth Slows in US as Inventory Builds Up (Bloomberg)
The article below is sourced from Bloomberg Wire Service. The views and opinions expressed in this story are those of the Bloomberg Wire Service and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of NADA.
Electric vehicle sales growth, while still brisk, has begun to slow in the US as inventory of battery-powered…
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US New Vehicle Sales Rise on Strong Demand, Better Supply (Reuters)
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New vehicle sales in the United States for top global automakers rose in the second quarter on improving supply and…
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German Carmakers Are Bleakest About Their Future Since 2008 (Bloomberg)
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German automakers’ expectations are at their worst since the 2008 financial crisis due to inflationary pressures…
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Stellantis Unwraps Two Mass-Market EVs in Affordability Push (Bloomberg)
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Stellantis NV showed off two new electric vehicles in Italy as part of a push by the carmaker to win over mass-…
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Car Prices Are Starting to Ease as Pandemic Supply-Chain Issues Fade (Bloomberg)
The US new-car market is returning to pre-pandemic norms as supply-chain issues resolve, forcing carmakers to ramp up deals to sustain sales growth.
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More EVs on Dealership Lots Than Ever Before
Electric vehicles (EVs) are on the dealership lot. In fact, they are outnumbering ICE vehicles.
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Polestar Joins Peers in Adopting Tesla Standard for EV Charger Access (Bloomberg)
Polestar Automotive Holding UK Plc plans to use Tesla Inc.’s charging port in its future electric vehicles, making it the fifth automaker to embrace what could become the new standard in the US.
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Toyota’s Output Hits Monthly Record for May With 35% Jump (Bloomberg)
Toyota Motor Corp. said its global output last month soared 35% from a year earlier to a May record of 947,874 vehicles as pandemic-related supply disruptions continued to ease, while sales rose 11%.
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Major Staff Changes at ASE
ASE President and CEO Tim Zilke and Senior Vice President of Communications Trish Serratore have announced their plans to retire on Dec. 31, 2023.
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ATD’s Truck Industry Forum and Legislative Fly-In: What You Missed
The American Truck Dealers (ATD) hosted a packed house for the 2023 Truck Industry Forum.
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My Career in Auto Retail: An Exciting Job, Rewarding Career
In her role as a finance and sales manager at Van Horn Automotive Group in Sheboygan County, Wis., Jauregui guides customers’ vehicle purchase from securing financing to managing the cash flow of the dealership.
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Coastal N.C. Dealer Fosters Inclusive Culture
Grant Loftin, dealer principal at Hyundai and Genesis of New Bern, N.C., has interpreted the welcoming culture of Hyundai into a community-oriented business inclusive of all.
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Save the Date for NADA Show 2024
Mark your calendars for NADA Show 2024, the Auto Industry Event of the Year: February 1-4, in Las Vegas.
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Working the Drive to Reignite Sales
Join experts Jose Gomez and David Peters from automotiveMastermind to explore why the service drive is so valuable in 2023, best practices for maximizing service profitability and tips for building a profitable service-to-sales funnel that supports sustainable success dealership-wide.
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Hyundai Raises 2030 Electric-Vehicle Sales Goal to 2 Million (Bloomberg)
Hyundai Motor Co. said it will sell 2 million electric vehicles annually by 2030, raising its forecast from 1.87 million a year ago, as demand for clean-energy cars continues to surge.
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Ford Chairman Says US Can’t Yet Compete Against China With EVs (Bloomberg)
Ford Motor Co. Executive Chairman Bill Ford Jr. said the US is “not quite yet ready” to compete with China in the production of electric vehicles and said his company is taking an “all hands on deck” approach to prepare.
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How Fathers Inspire the Next Generation of Dealership Leaders
Franchised dealerships are often family businesses, whether that be a father and son working together in the service lane, a dealer principal coaching her daughter in customer service, or a grandfather driving his grandchild to buy their first car.
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Used-Car Prices May Cool Off in Months Ahead, According to Industry Indicators (Bloomberg)
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The jump in used-car costs that propped up US inflation last month is widely expected to swing into reverse in…
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Toyota Sees Way for Future EVs to Drive Like the $375,000 Lexus LFA (Bloomberg)
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On the face of it, an electric vehicle with a manual transmission makes no sense.
EVs don’t have the…
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Sax Motor Co.: 100 Years in Business, Touching Thousands of Lives
It’s a classic immigrant success story. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Saxowsky left Mindon, Germany, settled in Hebron, N.D., in 1888 and had six children.
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Volkswagen Brand Sees €10 Billion Jump in Earnings From 2026 (Bloomberg)
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Volkswagen AG’s namesake brand plans to deliver a sustained boost in earnings of about €10 billion ($10.8…
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“It Starts at the Top”: How One Male-Led Dealership Listened and Learned What Female Employees Need
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.
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GM Could Reap Billions by Building Combustion Trucks and SUVs Through 2035 (Reuters)
General Motors has signaled in a series of recent announcements on plant retoolings that it plans to keep its largest and most profitable combustion trucks and SUVs in production longer than expected - another 10 to 12 years, according to analysts and suppliers.
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Automaker Group Urges US EPA to 'Ease Up' on Vehicle Emissions Rules (Reuters)
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The head of a trade group representing nearly all major automakers urged the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to…
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Toyota’s Technology Chief Lays Out a Path to Selling Millions of EVs (Bloomberg)
Toyota Motor Corp. executives are sounding more confident in their ability to build and sell millions of electric vehicles.
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GM Will Join Tesla's EV Charging Network in Step Closer to US Industry Standard (Bloomberg)
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General Motors Co. will adapt its electric vehicles to Tesla Inc.’s Superchargers, following Ford Motor Co.’s…
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Recession-Proof Your Dealership with Fixed Ops
Join Mike Rich and Brian Servatius from RevolutionParts to learn how we can take lessons from the past to leverage Fixed Ops to better future-proof your dealership. They will offer insights into generating new revenue and fostering customer loyalty, even during challenging times.
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Germany to Walk Back Charging Goal as People Plug EVs at Home (Bloomberg)
Germany is quietly dropping its goal of having one million electric-car charging stations on streets and at supermarkets by 2030 as it becomes clear that people prefer to power up at home.
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Lithium Shortages Could Hand Salt a Starring Role in EV Shift (Bloomberg)
Carmakers who faced skyrocketing prices for lithium and other battery metals last year could increasingly adopt sodium-based cells in the future, helping to alleviate strains on raw materials as sales of electric vehicles surge, according to BloombergNEF.
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Tina Turner, Car Enthusiast
As the world remembers Tina Turner in the wake of her death at age 83, she is heralded for more than her status as the Queen of Rock n Roll, but also as an avid auto enthusiast.
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Soon You Can Videoconference From Your Audi (Bloomberg)
Volkswagen AG is partnering with Cisco Systems Inc. to install software in cars so that drivers can conduct work meetings on the road.
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Toyota's First US-Made Electric Vehicle Will Be a Big SUV (Bloomberg)
Toyota Motor Corp. is going big for its first all-electric vehicle made in the US, announcing plans on to build a three-row sport utility vehicle at its plant in Kentucky.
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NADA Engagement Related to EPA Proposed Emissions Rulemakings—May 2023.
NADA's efforts regarding the emissions proposed rulemaking
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Toyota's April Global Sales Rise on Stronger Demand in Japan, China (Reuters)
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Toyota Motor Corp's global sales rose by nearly 5% in April from a year earlier, boosted by stronger demand for…
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Government MS-ISAC Issues Updated Stop Ransomware Guide
As you may know, Ransomware is a form of malware designed to encrypt files on a device, rendering them and the systems that rely on them unusable.
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Ford Strikes Deal with Tesla to Gain Access to Rival Charging Stations Starting 2024 (Reuters)
Ford Motor Co said on Thursday it has agreed with Tesla Inc to allow its electric vehicle owners to gain access to more than 12,000 Tesla Superchargers in North America in early 2024.
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Hyundai Motor, LG Plan $4.3 Billion EV Battery Plant in US (Bloomberg)
South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution Ltd. will invest 5.7 trillion won ($4.3 billion) to produce electric-car batteries in the US to comply with President Joe Biden’s clean energy tax law, which seeks to encourage domestic production and reduce reliance on Chinese suppliers.
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Mid-Year Cost Reduction, Audit Recovery, and New Revenue Review
Join Doug Austin, CEO of StrategicSource, as he provides category-specific examples and best ideas for both automobile and truck dealerships to reduce expenses for services and supplies, increase audit recoveries across various categories, and generate new top line revenues across the organization to become more competitive and more profitable.
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VIDEO: Giving Back: Parts and Service Director Builds Strong Ties with Community
Glenn Kashima has been giving away Toyota Corollas to high school graduates every year for a decade. An active member of the local Orange County community, a highlight of his role as parts and service director of Tustin Toyota is rewarding a local graduate with perfect school attendance with a new car each June.
“We’re very involved in…
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Understanding Universal Analytics and GA4
Join Catilin Ott, Director of Products at Vistadash and Jim Dodd, Consultant & Digital Analytics Technical Specialist at NADA, as they review the difference between Universal Analytics and GA4, discuss the benefits of the new platform and how NADA Analytics can help!
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California Seeks EPA Approval to Ban Sales of New Gasoline-Only Vehicles By 2035 (Reuters)
California has asked the Biden administration to approve its plan to require all new vehicles sold in the state by 2035 to be either electric or plug-in electric hybrids, a landmark move that could speed the end of gasoline-powered vehicles, according to a letter seen by Reuters.
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Toyota Snaps Back From Sudden Plunge That Wiped Out $11 Billion (Bloomberg)
Toyota Motor Corp. jumped in early Tokyo trading, rebounding from a sudden plunge in the final minute Tuesday.
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Growing ATD’s Voice
Earlier this year, ATD completed our months long Strategic Planning Process.
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NADA Board of Directors – Matthew Kent Browning
Matt Browning is president of Browning Automotive Group in Cerritos, Calif.
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Chrysler Minority Dealers Association Program Graduates 7 Future Dealers from NADA Academy
The Chrysler Minority Dealers Association (CMDA) graduated its first class of the CMDA Future Dealers Training Program this week.
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Ford Seeks to Reassure Investors with EV, Cost Cut Plans (Reuters)
Ford Motor Co on Monday unveiled an ambitious strategy to profitably ramp up electric vehicle sales but faces a challenge to slash $7 billion in costs and regain credibility on Wall Street.
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NADA Executive Staff - Dawn Worthington
As Vice President of Human Resources, Dawn oversees people management, talent acquisition, total rewards and other HR functions for NADA. She joins a team committed to establishing a positive workplace culture and optimizing employee productivity to meet the needs of NADA members.
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Dealerships On Track to Invest $5.5 Billion in EV Infrastructure
New franchise dealerships are leading investments in electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure.
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Procrastinator's Guide: Complying with the June 9th Revised FTC Safeguards Rule Deadline
Join Brad Miller, Chief Regulatory Counsel | Digital Affairs and Privacy at NADA, and Chris Cleveland, CEO & Co-Founder of ComplyAuto, as they aim to equip you with practical tips and straightforward tasks to ensure you meet the deadline. By focusing on essential, easy-to-accomplish items, you'll be well on your way to compliance and…
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Dealership Data 101: The Do's and Don'ts
Join automotiveMastermind’s VP of Product Bill Egan and Dealer Relations Manager Susanna Cunningham as they break down how dealers can prioritize data activation and stronger integrations – without compromising data security – to achieve sustainable success and long-term profitability.
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GM's 2025 EV Output Could Be Crimped by Battery Bottleneck (Reuters)
General Motors has said it will have the capacity to build 1 million electric vehicles in North America by 2025, but a slow ramp-up of its three U.S. battery plants could limit actual EV production to less than 600,000 at mid-decade, according to a forecast and analysis prepared for Reuters.
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Top Toyota Scientist Says World Lacks the Resources to Go All-EV (Bloomberg)
Toyota Motor Corp.’s top scientist warned that transitioning to electric vehicles too quickly could lead drivers to hold on to old gas guzzlers and called for hybrids to be given a longer leash ahead of a Group of Seven leaders summit in Japan.
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NADA Board of Directors - Mark Normandin
Mark Normandin is president of Normandin Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Fiat in San Jose, Calif.
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Volkswagen Aims for 'Margin Parity' on Some EVs by 2025 (Reuters)
Volkswagen Chief Financial Officer Arno Antlitz said on Wednesday rising battery material costs mean it will be 2025 before the automaker can build some electric vehicles at the same profit margins as combustion models.
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GM North American Recalls on Air Bag Rupture Risk Top 1 Million (Bloomberg)
General Motors Co. is recalling more 42,000 vehicles in Canada over concerns their air bag inflators could explode, bringing the total number of affected vehicles in North America to more than one million.
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Stellantis Recalls 132,000 Jeep SUVs Over Fire Risks, Says to Park Outside (Reuters)
Chrysler-parent Stellantis said Tuesday it is recalling just over 132,000 Jeep Cherokee SUVs in the United States for fire risks and warning owners to park outside until repairs are made.
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US Urges Recall of 67 Million Air Bag Parts in Safety Mess (Bloomberg)
US regulators are urging a recall of 67 million air bag inflators they say could explode in a crash, a major escalation of a safety issue that has plagued the auto industry for years.
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US Consumers Keep Vehicles for a Record 12.5 Years on Average -S&P (Reuters)
Americans in the waning days of the COVID pandemic are keeping their combustion-engine vehicles longer, according to a new study.
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Here’s the biggest hurdle facing America’s EV revolution
A mishmash of broken chargers are endangering the electric vehicle transition — just as it’s getting started.
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The EV Transition Is Harder than Anyone Thinks
VOLVO CARS CEO JIM ROWAN boldly proclaims that electric vehicles will reach price parity with internal-combustion-engine (ICE) vehicles by 2025.
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Thinking about Passing Credit Card Fees to Your Customers? It's Not DIY. Get the Facts...
Join Dealer Merchant Services Amberly Allen, Founder/Managing Partner, and Laura Mellencamp, COO, as they discuss the legal, compliance and best practices to ensure it is rolled out correctly and you don't frustrate your customers.
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Nissan Profit Outlook Tops Projections (Bloomberg)
Nissan Motor Co. forecast operating profit for the current fiscal year that exceeded analyst projections, as the Japanese carmaker gets costs under control while expanding output, thanks to improving supplies of semiconductors.
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Honda Profit Outlook Tops Estimates as Supply Snarls Ease (Bloomberg)
Honda Motor Co. forecast profit for the current fiscal year that slightly exceeded analyst projections thanks to a recovery in automobile production, drops in some material prices and robust sales of motorcycles in India and Southeast Asia.
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Japan's Subaru Sets Out Targets for EV Push Over Five Years (Reuters)
Japanese automaker Subaru Corp laid out targets for selling and making battery electric vehicles (EVs) on Thursday, aiming for global sales of 200,000 units a year by around 2026 as it seeks to tap into the growing EV market.
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ATD Digital Analytics
Join ATD expert Nick Carter as he discusses ATD Analytics, best marketing practices, and ROI using real-time ATD Analytics via 20 Group virtual, in-person meetings or both.
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Safeguards Rule Compliance Deadline Fast Approaching: Dealers Must Be in Compliance by June 9.
Safeguards Rule Deadline - June 9
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Toyota Forecasts Conservative Profit, Will Buy Back Shares (Bloomberg)
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Toyota Motor Corp. released a conservative profit forecast for the current fiscal year that aligned with analyst…
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Dealership EV Sales Quintupled Between 2020 and 2022
Local dealerships are essential in selling and servicing electric vehicles (EVs) – and the numbers back it up. Wards Intelligence data shows that dealerships sold nearly five times as many EVs in 2022 as they had in 2020. And the projections for 2023 anticipate another big leap. The first three months of 2023 have already seen a 60 percent…
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Ally Celebrates TIME Dealer of the Year Gary Rome with Hometown Celebration
Gary Rome, president of Gary Rome Hyundai and Gary Rome Kia in Holyoke, Mass., was named the 2023 TIME Dealer of the Year at NADA Show 2023 in January.
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NADA Supports STAR “Uniform Risk Assessment Standards”
The Standards for Technology in Automotive Retail (STAR), is an organization whose members represent all aspects of the auto retail technology ecosystem – dealers, vendors, and OEMs.
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Mercedes Sees Order Book Supporting Sales in Slowing Economy (Bloomberg)
Mercedes-Benz AG said its order backlog will support sales in the coming months in a subdued global economy where demand in Europe is falling behind strong US and Chinese markets.
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Volvo Cars Sees No Need to Cut Prices as Demand is Healthy (Reuters)
Sweden-based automaker Volvo Cars reaffirmed its outlook on Thursday and said it saw no point in cutting prices given healthy demand as its operating earnings beat estimates.
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Toyota Vehicle Output Hits Record as Supply Chains Untangle (Bloomberg)
Toyota Motor Corp. cemented its position atop the world’s automaking giants, producing a record 10.7 million cars as a group for the 12 months ended March 31 thanks to increased capacity and production optimization in North America and Asia.
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Kia Aims to Lift Electric-Vehicle Sales After Record Profit (Bloomberg)
Kia Corp. wants to increase sales of electric vehicles so they account for 9% of revenue by the end of the year, up from 5.5% last quarter.
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Honda’s Mibe Says Plan for New EVs in US, Japan From 2025 (Bloomberg)
Honda Motor Co. plans to launch one new mid- to large-sized electric vehicle in North America and four EV models in Japan from 2025, Chief Executive Officer Toshihiro Mibe said, as the Japanese automaker seeks to only sell electric cars globally by 2040.
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Chrysler-Parent Stellantis Looks to Trim Around 3,500 Hourly U.S. Jobs (Reuters)
Chrysler-parent Stellantis NV wants to cut approximately 3,500 hourly U.S. jobs and is offering voluntary exit packages, according to a United Auto Workers union letter made public Tuesday.
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GM Raises Full-Year Profit Forecast, Citing Strong Pricing, Demand (Reuters)
General Motors Co on Tuesday lifted is full-year profit and cash flow forecasts, citing stronger-than-expected demand and higher prices, even as pre-tax profits for the first quarter fell.
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Hyundai Motor Bolsters US Presence with $5 Billion EV Battery Venture (Reuters)
South Korea's Hyundai Motor Co said on Tuesday it had finalised a $5 billion electric vehicle (EV) battery joint venture in the U.S., boosting electrification efforts in its largest market.
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New TCPA Requirements for Non-Marketing Calls Take Effect July 20
New Non-Marketing telemarketing rules take effect July 20
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California, Other States Seek Recall of Hyundai, Kia Vehicles Over Theft (Reuters)
The California attorney general and the attorneys general of 17 other states on Thursday asked a federal regulator to recall Hyundai and Kia vehicles, saying they are more likely to be stolen because they lack safety features that are standard in other cars.
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Volkswagen Increases Q1 Sales Despite Weaker China Business (Reuters)
Volkswagen significantly increased deliveries in the first quarter despite weaker business in China, its most important single market, the German carmaker said on Friday.
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Modern Payment Acceptance and Why it is Costing You More to Not Upgrade
Join Julie Douglas, President of Dealer Pay, as she educates dealers on payment processing 101, the differences between card-present and card-not-present transactions, best practices, and key factors determining costs.
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ATD Engage Group
Join ATD expert Nick Carter as he discusses ATD Engage Groups and how they utilize ATD's exclusive financial composite and all-new ATD Analytics digital composite.
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Jaguar Land Rover to Spend £15 Billion on EVs and Autonomous Tech (Bloomberg)
Jaguar Land Rover will invest £15 billion ($18.7 billion) over the next five years on developing electric cars as well as autonomous-driving features as part of its drive to ditch combustion engines and catch up with rivals.
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The Current Vehicles that Qualify for New IRS EV Tax Credits
UPDATE: On April 19, the Treasury department added the Volkswagen ID.4 to the list of vehicles qualifying for the full $7,500 tax credit.
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EV Tax Credits Explained
Andy Koblenz, NADA executive vice president of legal and regulatory affairs, is an industry expert on the clean vehicle tax credits included in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), an opaque and complex group of provisions intended to incentivize electric vehicle (EV) adoption.
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NADA EV Education Efforts Recognized by White House EV Acceleration Challenge
The White House recently recognized NADA for its collaboration with the Center for Sustainable Energy (CSE) to launch online dealer training on the nuances of selling electric vehicles and accelerate mass-market EV adoption.
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Porsche Posts Record Q1 Sales Rise Boosted by China (Reuters)
Porsche AG posted a record year-on-year sales increase of 18% in the first quarter, boosted by China sales, the company said on Monday.
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10 Ways Dealers are Supporting Children and Youth
Local dealerships are at the heart of their communities, especially when it comes to supporting children and young adults.
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Nissan Seeks Tech Tie-Up Without Renault as Alliance Nears End of Road (Reuters)
Nissan is developing growth plans in areas such as software and electric vehicles (EVs) independent of Renault SA as the automakers work to finalise terms of a sharply limited alliance, said seven people with knowledge of the matter.
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Exxon and Toyota Test Low-Carbon Fuels in Gasoline Engines (Bloomberg)
Exxon Mobil Corp. and Toyota Motor Corp. formed a partnership to test out low-carbon fuels in gasoline engines, potentially offering a way for drivers to reduce emissions without upgrading to an electric vehicle.
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Fourth Circuit Rejects Attempt to Narrow Vehicle Financing Exclusion to MLA.
4th Circuit rejects narrowing of the MLA.
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How to Simplify Accounts Payable Workload and Drive New Profitability
Join Doug Austin, CEO of StrategicSource, as he demonstrates how to reduce the accounts payables workload, cut costs and create a new, sustainable revenue stream that will generate new profitability for the organization.
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EPA Issues Aggressive Proposed Emissions Mandates for Light-Duty Vehicles.
Emissions mandates for light-duty vehicles
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NADA Affinity Provider: Vistadash
Vistadash is a comprehensive marketing intelligence tool, giving automotive dealers and digital marketing agencies the ability to consolidate and simplify reporting, as well as measure the quality of their online and offline marketing campaigns based on engagement.
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Mercedes Posts Rise in Q1 Sales Boosted by EVs, Premium Cars (Reuters)
Mercedes-Benz Group sales rose moderately in the first quarter of the year, boosted by electric vehicles (EV) and premium cars, the German carmaker said on Wednesday.
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BMW on Track for 2023 Target Despite Slight Q1 Sales Fall (Reuters)
BMW remains on track for slightly higher sales this year despite a dip in demand in the first quarter, including in the Chinese market, the German carmaker said on Tuesday.
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US Proposes to Slash EV Mileage Ratings to Meet Fuel Economy Rules (Reuters)
The U.S. Energy Department (DOE) on Monday proposed reducing electric vehicles' (EV) mileage ratings to meet government fuel economy requirements, a move that could force automakers to sell more low-emissions cars or improve conventional models.
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Walmart Plans Own EV Charger Network at U.S. Stores by 2030 (Reuters)
Walmart plans to have its own network of electric vehicle charging stations for public use by 2030, to tap into growing adoption of EVs in the United States.
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Stellantis Will Build Electric Ram Pickup in the US (Bloomberg)
Stellantis NV plans to manufacture an all-electric version of its popular Ram truck at a factory in the US, according to its chief executive officer.
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New Silicon Anodes Could Help EV Batteries Go Farther, Charge Faster (Reuters)
A new generation of electric vehicle (EV) batteries that hold more energy, achieve longer driving range and charge more quickly should begin reaching customers by mid-decade, powered by new silicon-based electrodes that are slated to go into production next year in central Washington state.
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BMW Sticks to Guidance Despite First-Quarter Earnings Beat (Bloomberg)
BMW AG’s first-quarter earnings beat expectations on strong sales of its most expensive cars, though the company left its 2023 outlook unchanged as the softening global demand threatens to erode orders across the industry.
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Ford CEO Calls Electric Vehicle Market Price Cuts 'a Worrying Trend' (Reuters)
Ford CEO Jim Farley said on Wednesday that price cuts in the electric vehicle market were "a worrying trend" after the U.S. automaker dropped prices for its Mustang Mach-E in response to a series of reductions by rival Tesla.
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Volkswagen Sees Growing Competition Ahead as Revenue Jumps on Europe, US (Reuters)
Volkswagen sees higher competition later this year as supply chain bottlenecks ease and China's electric car market heats up, the carmaker said on Thursday, adding that it put margins over volume even as it fights to maintain market share.
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Ford Sees $1.5 Billion to $2 Billion Restructuring Charges in 2023 (Reuters)
Ford Motor Co expects to take up restructuring charges between $1.5 billion and $2 billion in 2023, it said in a regulatory filing on Wednesday, as part of the U.S. automaker's move to exit unprofitable locations and cut headcount.
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Volvo Cars' Sales Grow 10% in April on Demand Jump in China (Reuters)
Sweden-based Volvo Cars said on Wednesday that sales increased by 10% year-on-year in April to 51,976 cars, boosted by strong gains in China.
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Stellantis Cautious on Road Ahead After First Quarter Revenue Boost (Reuters)
Stellantis said on Wednesday improvements in chip supply and price rises boosted its revenues in the first quarter, but was cautious on the outlook for the rest of the year as its vehicle inventories were growing.
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Carmakers Set to Lose Pricing Power in Subdued Global Economy (Bloomberg)
Carmakers from Stellantis NV to Ford Motor Co. posted gains in the first quarter, but investors are signaling that the industry is headed for difficult times.
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Porsche Profit Rises on Stronger Sales, Pricing Power (Bloomberg)
Porsche AG’s first-quarter earnings jumped as luxury carmakers continued to show gains despite a slowing global economy.
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Is an EV Right for Your Customer? Missouri Dealer Gives Customers the Chance to Give It a Try
Dealers and consumers alike know that the steady growth of electric vehicles (EVs) will require some lifestyle changes for vehicle owners, especially in developing a charging routine.
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8 Ways Dealerships are Helping Educate the Next Generation
Local dealerships are dedicated to keeping the auto retail industry staffed with passionate individuals from diverse backgrounds.
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The Real Role of the American Car Show
From the first auto show in New York 121 years ago, millions of American car shoppers have flocked to their local car show each year to be awed by the latest and greatest the industry has to offer. From electric headlights and heaters to four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive, car shows are the place many consumers first see and experience new…
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NADA Issues Analysis of 2021 First Quarter Auto Sales
The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) issued its analysis of U.S. auto sales and the economy following the end of the first quarter of 2021.
“The coronavirus pandemic definitely had an impact on vehicle sales in 2020; while demand was strong, inventory was challenging given manufacturing facility closures and the chip…
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The Supreme Court Unanimously Rejects Broad TCPA Definition of “Autodialer”
Businesses Now Should Be Allowed to Utilize More Modern Techniques to Interact with Consumers
The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) is the federal agency tasked with enforcing and providing guidance on the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). Following a series of very broad FCC guidance statements on the…
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NADA Show 2022 Call for Speakers Opens April 12
Each year at NADA Show, dealers, managers and allied industry partners learn the latest strategies and emerging trends in the automotive industry through industry-leading workshops and education sessions. These sessions are led by NADA Academy instructors and industry experts hand-selected to present on the topics most important to dealership…
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NADA Show 2021 Expo Spotlight: Digital Retailing Companies
The landscape of vehicle sales continues to evolve, and more dealers are adopting contactless procedures to accommodate the digital car-buying experience many of their customers prefer. The 2021 NADA Expo connects you directly to many digital retailing products and technologies which offer digital solutions and innovations. Help your dealership…
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The Big Lie About EV Sales
As someone who has dedicated his career to advocating on behalf of America’s franchised auto dealers, I’ve embraced the reality that one of my chief roles is to serve as Myth Buster In Chief.
For years, one of the great myths that has persisted about the auto industry has been that franchised dealers don’t want to sell electric…
ATD | Chairmans Column
ATD’s Strength is in Members and Dealer Leaders
For more than 50 years, the American Truck Dealers has represented thousands of franchised medium and heavy-duty truck dealers. While initiatives may change with time, ATD’s core mission stays the same: to serve and represent the needs of truck dealer members through advocacy, industry relations, education and premier member services. Fulfilling…
NADA | Chairmans Column
NADA Chairman Paul Walser: 2021 Brings New Opportunities for Auto Dealers Nationwide
While we are nearing the end of the first quarter of 2021, this year brings a host of new opportunities for America’s automobile dealers. NADA and its dealers have continuously rallied together despite the pressing challenges brought on by the global health crisis. I commend all dealers for ensuring the safety and security of your customers and…
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NADA Show 2021 Expo Spotlight: First-time Exhibitors
While the live portion of NADA Show 2021 has ended, on-demand access to the virtual NADA Expo and recorded sessions is still open!
The annual Show helps to connect NADA members and Show attendees with hundreds of companies, offering an array of products and technologies specific to the business of running a dealership. For those who are…
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The Most Popular Sessions from NADA Show 2021
The Auto Industry Event of the Year went virtual for 2021 and our attendees have spoken; this year’s education content was timely, detailed and top-notch!
The international community of dealers and managers, OEM executives, and allied industry representatives all came together to discuss and learn about the industry’s best plans to…
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3 Trends Driving Auto Dealer Success in the Pandemic
With many people avoiding mass transit during the pandemic, auto sales are booming*. In fact, a recent cars.com survey revealed that 62% of Americans are trading public transportation for personal vehicles, and over half of people who bought a car in the last six months did so because of COVID-19.
As more Americans choose sedans* and SUVs…
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NADA 2021 Chairman Paul Walser Says Dealers Must “Look at Things Differently” to Succeed and Strengthen Franchise System
TYSONS, Va. (Feb.11, 2021)—Paul Walser, in his first remarks as NADA 2021 Chairman, urged dealers to look inward, think differently and take on new challenges in order to promote and strengthen the franchise system during a pivotal year for the industry.
“This is an important moment for dealers everywhere, because the truth is…
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Get Post-Show Access to NADA Show 2021—Just $99 for Members
Missed out on all of the amazing content from this week’s NADA Show? You can still get access to the excellent workshops, Main Stage Sessions, and the NADA Expo with Post-Show access. Save $100 off the regular price of the virtual Show and access on-demand recordings, downloadable training documents and Shop the NADA Expo, from now …
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NADA’s First All-Virtual Show Ushers in a New Era
The first-ever, all-virtual NADA Show 2021 crossed the finish line today, waving the checker flag on three days of learning, networking and event programming. It was, as NADA 2020 Chairman Rhett Ricart said in his final day opening remarks: “a one-of-a-kind experience.”
And after three days of coming together virtually, one thing is clear:…
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Virtual NADA Show Proves Just How Resilient the Auto Industry Is
The Automotive Industry Event of the Year “Zoom”-ed into its second day, as thousands of auto dealers, vendors and manufacturers from around the world tuned in to the first-ever, all-virtual NADA Show 2021. “Even though we can’t be together in person, we can still attend events that will help us grow our businesses this year,” said 2020 NADA…
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Auto Sector Faces Regulatory Changes in Biden Administration
On January 28, NADA hosted a webinar entitled “2021 Policy Outlook: What Changes Can Be Expected in the New Administration.” For the discussion, NADA Senior Vice President for Public Affairs Jonathan Collegio hosted Loren Smith, president of Skyline Policy Risk Group and a former Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy at the U.S. Department of…
ATD | Chairmans Column
ATD Works to Secure Truck Dealer Landscape
One of ATD’s greatest strengths is its ability to advocate for all truck dealers, no matter who is in office. There has undoubtedly been a seismic shift in D.C. with the new Biden administration. ATD will continue to advocate for the nation’s truck dealers and the priorities that help secure the future of our businesses.
Knowledge is power…
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Rick DeSilva, Jr. Named 2021 TIME Dealer of the Year
Rick DeSilva, Jr., from Liberty Subaru in Emerson, N.J. was named the 2021 TIME Dealer of the Year during an awards ceremony held in conjunction with NADA Show 2021. DeSilva was selected from a field of 40 dealer nominees throughout the country.
“There are so many aspects of my career that I find rewarding, but the best part is being in the…
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NADA Show is Here—What’s in Store for Day 1
After months of planning and building, our first-ever virtual Show is about to begin. Starting today, dealers, managers and more can access all the excitement of the Auto Industry Event of the Year right from your home or dealership. Take a minute to review everything planned for Day 1 of NADA Show 2021.
Join us as we welcome all on the…
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Closing Out an Historic Year
The third and final day of NADA’s first ever virtual live Show got down to business as hosts Maggie Clark and Madison Alexander opened the day’s programming on the NADA’s Virtual Live Stage.
But first, the two hosts highlighted all the great programming and content that has occurred so far and is archived for attendees to watch on-demand,…
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Adaptation and Reinvention
NADA’s first ever virtual live Show kicked off today with an exciting new platform that allows attendees to customize their experience while providing all of the expansive content, networking, entertainment and expert insights that the NADA Show is known for.
One of the most popular features of the NADA Show is the daily Live Stage…
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How Dealers and Car Companies Adapted in 2020
The most successful auto companies and dealers in 2020 were those who adapted their marketing and communications strategies to be more connected with their customers in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic while honoring their legacies, TVB Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Steve Sturm said during his Thursday session on the…
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Television Advertising During and After the Pandemic
Car dealerships have three big questions when it comes to television advertising these days, TVB President and CEO Steve Lanzano said during his Wednesday session on the NADA Live Stage. “What’s happen with media usage, especially television? Should I continue to advertise, and third, what influences people to go to the web and go to my site…
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Building Brand Awareness with Television
Television has the power to drive people to take action. That’s why auto dealers like John Marazzi turns to television advertising to reach his audience, increase web traffic and drive sales.
Marazzi, managing partner of Brandon Honda and Sun Toyota in Clearwater, Fla., joined Brad Seiter, TVB’s executive vice president of…
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Know Before You Go: NADA Show 2021 Starts Tomorrow
The countdown is on—NADA Show starts tomorrow! Each year, we share a rundown of what you’ll need to know to navigate all the excitement, valuable connections and amazing content happening at the Show. This year’s virtual experience is no different, and we’re breaking down all you’ll need to know before you go.
Show Orientation
If you…
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Five Reasons Not to Miss NADA Show 2021
NADA Show is right around the corner, and if you’re still on the fence about why you and your dealership team should join us next week, we’re happy to share just a few reasons why this first-ever all-virtual experience will be one for the books. Dig into these top reasons to join the NADA Show 2021 experience, Feb. 9-11.
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Pre-Show Days Now Open at NADA Show 2021
Early access to NADA Show is now open, and that means attendees can begin exploring the virtual Show!
Set up your profile to help personalize your virtual experience and get custom recommendations based on your preferences. Select your favorite workshops and Main Stage sessions and mark your calendar for designated franchise meetings…
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Mark Wahlberg and Jay Feldman Join the NADA Show Main Stage
We’re only one week away from NADA Show 2021, and we’re still rolling out surprises for this year’s first-ever virtual experience!
Just added to the Main Stage lineup, Mark Wahlberg and his dealership partner Jay Feldman will join the Opening General Session on Tuesday, Feb. 9, in conversation with 2020…
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Women Drive the Auto Retail Conversation at NADA Show 2021
Don’t miss the NADA Women Driving Auto Retail Happy Hour, taking place at this year’s NADA Show. At the first-ever virtual Women Driving Auto Retail event, sponsored by Ally and CarGurus, you’ll hear insights from women who are shaping auto retail in the industry today and connect with industry-leading women creating opportunities for the…
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Learn to Navigate the Virtual NADA Show at Show Orientation, Feb. 4 and 5
Just as with our in-person Show, we’re offering Show Orientation sessions to help guide you through this amazing new digital experience. View our in-depth webinars that will teach you how each area of the Show will work, from workshops and keynote sessions to franchise meetings and exploring the Expo floor. We’ll break down how each session,…
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Get Early Access to NADA Show and Expo, Beginning Feb. 4
This year’s NADA Show is going to be a little different. Hosting the Auto Industry Event of the Year as a fully-virtual event is a new experience, but we’ve worked hard to make sure it has all the excitement you’ve come to expect, including workshops, keynote sessions, franchise meetings and, of course, NADA Expo.
Three days just isn’t…
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Check Out Expo Specials at NADA Show 2021
The prospect of saving money can be a major incentive in encouraging dealership buying teams to explore the virtual NADA Expo for specific products and technologies.
NADA wants to make it easy for Show attendees to search for special deals and product discounts while connecting with their current providers or when exploring new…
ATD | Chairmans Column
New Year Brings Change and Opportunity for America’s Truck Dealers
With a new year comes renewed hope and optimism for business owners everywhere. Our commercial truck industry is eager for a resurgence as dealers continue to recover from the challenges of the past year. I would like to highlight many of the new developments that our ATD members should be aware of in January 2021.
The Paycheck…
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New Legal and Regulatory Updates for Dealers at NADA Show 2021
Heading into a new year and a new presidential administration, dealers can expect even more legislative and regulatory activity in areas that will affect dealer operations in the coming months and years. At NADA Show 2021, our Legal and Regulatory education sessions will address these important topics and provide the information new car- and…
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Auto Shows and the G.O.A.T. – A Perspective
The first known auto show held in the United States occurred in 1900 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. 121 years later, that event and others like it, continue to implement the most basic of marketing philosophies – put the product in front of consumers to see it, feel it, experience it and buy it.
Over the course of…
