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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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Customer Relations Manager
The Customer Relations Manager Wwrks with department managers to develop and administer a customer relations program designed to build and retain a loyal customer base. Acts as the dealership's goodwill ambassador.
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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 U.S. Auto Sales and Economic Analysis Following First Quarter 2022
TYSONS, Va. (April 7, 2022)—The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) has issued its analysis of U.S. auto sales and the economy following the end of the first quarter of 2022.
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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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NADA Market Beat: Supply Chain Disruptions Suppress New Light-Vehicle Sales
The month’s SAAR totaled 13.3 million units, down from 14 million in February and off 24.4% from March 2021’s SAAR of 17.6 million units.
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Financial Management Training
NADA Academy certificates allow dealership managers to attend specific department training with the full time student any of the six weeks of the Academy program and hone skills pertinent to their needs.
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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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NADA Chairman Focuses on EVs, Diversity
NADA 2022 Chairman Mike Alford promotes staff diversity and selling electric vehicles.
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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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There’s No Slowing Down in the Truck Dealer Business
Trucks are vital to America and dealers everywhere are working hard to meet new customer demands where an electric future is possible.
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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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NADA and the National Urban League Partner to Form a Workforce Development Program
This collaboration marks the first time NADA has teamed up with the League, a historic civil rights organization.
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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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Women Driving Auto Retail Video Contest Winner Announced
Service Manager Carmen Hinton of Carter Myers Automotive’s Valley Subaru in Staunton, Virginia was announced as the grand prize winner of this year’s Women Driving Auto Retail video contest, sponsored by Stellantis.
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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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NADA Market Beat: February New Light-Vehicle Sales Weakened Compared to January
New light-vehicle sales are expected to improve throughout the year, but will continue to be restrained by the ongoing semiconductor microchip shortage and other supply chain-related issues.
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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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Mexico, Canada Win Trade Panel’s Nod Over US on Car-Content Rules (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.
Mexico and Canada won a trade dispute with the US over cars shipped across regional borders, potentially giving…
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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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BMW plans direct sales of its cars, CFO tells newspaper
Buyers of a BMW should be able to order a car directly from the manufacturer in the future with no need to involve a car dealer, its finance chief told Muenchner Merkur.
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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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NADA Market Beat: November 2022 New Light-Vehicle Sales Up YOY; Down Slightly from Month Prior
New light-vehicle sales in November 2022 increased year over year but were down slightly from the month before. November’s SAAR of 14.1 million units was up 7.9% compared with November 2021 but down 6.5% compared with October 2022. According to Wards Intelligence, vehicle availability continued to improve, with inventory on the ground and in…
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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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Donated Vehicles Amplify Fundraising, Lift Up Individuals in Need
Simply put, cars are what NADA members do. But they also generously give back to their communities.
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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…
NADA, ATD | Webinar
Dealership Plug-in Vehicle Charging Equipment: Key Issues, Resources, and a Checklist
Join NADA for this webinar as we provide dealers with a high-level summary overview of many of the key issues involved with dealership plug-in vehicle charging equipment. Special emphasis is paid to potential sources of assistance, financial and otherwise.
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NADA Applauds Introduction of Senate Catalytic Converter Anti-Theft Legislation
TYSONS, Va. (Nov. 16, 2022)—The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) applauds the introduction of the Preventing Auto Recycling Theft (PART) Act, introduced by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore). This bill (S. 5024) would assist law enforcement in their efforts to thwart rising catalytic converter theft by providing a…
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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.
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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.
NADA, ATD | Webinar
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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Steer Yourself to the Auto Industry Event of the Year
Dealers and managers, steer yourself to Dallas, Jan. 26–29, for NADA Show 2023.
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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.
NADA | NADA Headlines
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.
NADA | NADA Headlines
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.
NADA | NADA Headlines
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.
NADA | Chairmans Column
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…
NADA | NADA Headlines
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.
NADA, ATD | Webinar
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.
NADA | NADA Headlines
October New Light-Vehicle Sales Up Nearly 10% from September
New light-vehicle sales in October 2022 totaled a SAAR of 14.9 million units, the second-highest monthly total this year. It was up 12.7% from October 2021 and up 9.8% from last month.
NADA | NADA Headlines
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.
NADA | NADA Headlines
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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Recruiting and Retaining Diverse Dealership Talent
Imagine you are the general manager or the dealer-principal of a local auto dealership.
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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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Highlighting Women of Color at the Dealership: ‘Our Differences Are Our Strengths’
The quickest and best way for auto dealers to gain loyal customers and employees is to make a conscious effort to hire and retain women of color, according to Diana Kennedy, General Manager of Volvo Cars Marin.
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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…
NADA | NADA Headlines
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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How NADA Represents Dealers in Washington, DC
How NADA works for dealers in Washington, D.C.
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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.
NADA, ATD | Webinar
Eliminate the Majority of Your Credit Card Expense without Disrupting CSI
Join Dealer Merchant Services Amberly Allen, Managing Partner, and Laura Mellencamp, Vice President, as they create awareness about credit card processing expenses and the hidden fees in your statements. Learn the legal and compliance requirements and walk away with best practices for a successful rollout and the customer experience.
ATD | Chairmans Column
Tapping Into Commercial EV Tax Credits
Truck dealers nationwide have been navigating the emergence of EVs entering the marketplace.
ATD | ATD Insider
ATD Truck Beat: Commercial Truck Sales Increase 3.8% in 2022 over 2021
Commercial truck sales topped 476,000 units in 2022, up 3.8% from 2021.
NADA | NADA Headlines
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.
NADA | Online Course
NADA Engage
NADA Engage is a professional development program allowing participants to interact with a group of non-competitive peers in a virtual environment to explore ways to improve the bottom line.
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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…
NADA | NADA Headlines
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.
NADA | NADA Headlines
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.
NADA | NADA Headlines
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.
NADA | NADA Headlines
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.
NADA | NADA Headlines
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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Women Driving Auto Retail 2023
Join us for Women Driving Auto Retail 2023 — the annual high-profile networking and education event designed to share ideas, and to learn from the men and women leading the charge in shaping auto retail.
NADA | NADA Headlines
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.
ATD | ATD Insider
ATD Truck Beat: Class 8 Sales Up Nearly 10% Year-Over-Year
At the end of the third quarter Class 8 truck sales were up 9.5% from the same period in 2021. Sales in September 2022 had their second-best month so far this year, posting a year-over-year gain of 34.1%. The best sales month for Class 8 trucks this year was August, helping to boost total sales for the third quarter. On the other hand, sales of…
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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NADA Releases Third Quarter 2022 U.S. Auto Sales Analysis
TYSONS, Va. (Oct. 12, 2022)—The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) issued its analysis of U.S. auto sales and the economy following the end of the third quarter of 2022.
NADA | NADA Headlines
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.
NADA | NADA Headlines
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…
NADA | NADA Headlines
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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Announcing the NADA Show 2023 Education Line-Up
Each year, dealers and managers tell us one of the top reasons they attend NADA Show is the education.
NADA | NADA Headlines
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.”
NADA | NADA Headlines
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.
NADA | NADA Headlines
NADA Market Beat: September 2022 New Light-Vehicle Sales Up 9.6%
New light-vehicle sales in September 2022 totaled a SAAR of 13.5 million units, up 9.6% from a year ago. New light-vehicle sales in September 2021, the weakest since May 2020, were limited by the lowest inventory level on record for at least 36 years. While not a return to normal by any means, inventory levels at the end of September 2022 should…
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Future of Retail
To take the future head-on, both dealers and OEMs should lean into our relationship – to put our customers first and to make our businesses lean, mean, and valuable, both today and for future generations.
NADA | NADA Headlines
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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NADA Issues Analysis of 2022 Auto Sales and 2023 Sales Forecast
TYSONS, Va. (Jan. 11, 2023)—The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) issued its analysis of 2022 U.S. auto sales and the economy.
NADA | NADA Headlines
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…
NADA | NADA Headlines
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.
NADA | NADA Headlines
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.