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…

It's day three of the auto industry event of the year, the NADA Convention & Expo in New Orleans, where America's new-car and -truck dealers are celebrating the 100th anniversary of NADA and of the industry as a whole. And after another record year of new-vehicle sales (17.5 million new vehicles in 2016), the 23,000 convention…

NADA’s 100th anniversary is a great opportunity to check the pulse of the industry, and then roll up our sleeves for the next 100 years. Here are 7 key facts about automotive retail: There are 18,000 new-car dealerships in the United States More than 8,000 independent dealership companies own and operate…

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…

WASHINGTON -- House Ways and Means Chairman Kevin Brady (R-Texas) released a "Tax Reform Blueprint" in July 2016 that outlined the general provisions of a comprehensive tax reform package. However, a tax reform bill was not introduced, and the 114th Congress adjourned last week for the year. When the new Congress convenes in January, the House…

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…

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…

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-…

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…

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…