News Reports
Click on any of the links below to watch video reports from NADA-TV.
NADA in New Orleans. NADA went back to the Big Easy for its 92nd annual Convention & Exposition Jan. 24-27, 2009.
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New Orleans Dealer Rebuilds After Katrina Total Devastation. Hurricane Katrina obliterated Troy Duhon's Toyota of New Orleans. NADA-TV takes a look at how Duhon has rebuilt, using a powerful mixture of determination, faith in his employees and community support. (Related release)
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Vermont Dealer Jim Hand Named 2008 Dealer Innovation Award Winner. Hand Motors has saved more than $50,000 by saving energy. The dealer was selected from four finalists to win the NADA-USA Today award.
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NADA, EPA Launch Energy Initiative with Dealers. NADA and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR Program announced the launch of a joint Energy Stewardship Initiative to help auto dealers improve the energy efficiency of their facilities and operations. The Initiative, unveiled in January 2007 at the Washington Auto Show, provides data, tools and other strategies for dealerships to implement improved energy practices at their facilities. (Release | Special Section)
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Pennsylvania Truck Dealer Wins NADA/USA Today Dealer Innovation Award. USA TODAY and NADA in April 2007 presented the Dealer Innovation Award to Kim Maxwell, general manager of Hill International Trucks, LLC, in Washington, Pa. Maxwell is the first truck dealer to receive the award since it was initiated six years ago. The USA TODAY Dealer Innovation Award, conducted in association with NADA, is given out each year to a new car or truck dealer who has implemented effective initiatives that result in measurable improvements for their business and employees, as well as for their community. The theme for this year’s award was energy conservation. (News release)
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NADA Recognized by EPA for Promoting Energy Efficiency. EPA Administrator Johnson recognizes NADA's efforts with a Special Award for Excellence in Energy Efficiency.
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Connecticut Dealer & Former Representative Testifies on Behalf of Dealers. Dec. 4, 2008, Congresssional Testimony of James Fleming, President, Connecticut Automotive Retailers Association, emphasizes the devastating impact if Congress does nothing to help dealers and manufacturers.
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NADA Chairman Delivers Main Street Message to Congressional Panel. In a Congressional hearing Nov. 19 on options to aid the struggling domestic automakers, 2008 NADA Chairman Annette Sykora urged the members to consider the important role that dealers play in the success or failure of an automaker and the direct impact that the nation’s almost 20,000 franchised automobile dealers have on local communities across America.
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NADA Testifies at Congressional Hearing on Bridge Loans for Auto Industry. 2008 NADA Chairman Annette Sykora and other NADA representatives testified before the House Finance Committee on the need to increase demand for new vehicles and restore credit markets and consumer confidence.
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NADA Backs Consumer Tax Breaks for Auto Purchases (H.R. 7273 & S. 3684). NADA supports proposed legislation, announced by U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.) at a press conference at an auto dealership, which seeks to stimulate the struggling economy by boosting retail auomobile sales. Mikulski proposed granting tax incentives to consumers who purchase a new car or truck, and enable owners to temporarily deduct sales and excise taxes as well as interest on auto loans from their income taxes.
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NADA Leads Effort on Total-Loss Disclosure. Updated information on NADA’s efforts to bring more transparency to the used-car buying process by requiring insurance companies to provide consumers access to data on severely damaged, stolen and flooded vehicles.
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Adverse Action Notification. Dealers are now considered "participating creditors" under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and must issue Adverse Action Notices when denying applications for credit. Failure can result in a lawsuit. Order A Dealer Guide to Adverse Action Notices here.
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Red Flags Rule. The "Red flags" rule of the FACT Act requires dealer F&I departments to beware of identity theft of consumer credit information. Order A Dealer Guide to FTC Red Flags and Address Discrepancy Rules: Protecting Againsst Identity Theft here.
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EPA
EPA Certification for A/C Techs. If techs who work on vehicle air conditioning systems aren't EPA certified, dealers could be looking at massive fines.
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Also, order NADA's Dealer Guide to the EPA Mobile Air Conditioning Coolant Recycling Regulation here.
EPA Body Shop Requirements. A new EPA Rule sets new requirements for body shops to reduce hazardous air pollutants that may be released during the painting processes. See if your dealership is in compliance.
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CO2 Emissions. Learn about NADA's efforts on Spill Prevention and Pollution Certification.
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Spill Prevention. NADA's work to create a less-burdensome alternative to EPA's oil spill prevention regulations.
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New Monroney Stickers. EPA recalculated the way it measures fuel economy. This information is included on Monroney stickers for new cars and light trucks after Sept. 1, 2007.
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New Hampshire Career Event Reaches 200+ Students Students and school officials visiting Tulley BMW Nashua for an Automotive Career Month Open House learn that education, hard work, and continual training are keys to automotive career success.
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O'Brien Chrysler Jeep Hosts Exciting Career Event. Students from the Indianapolis, Ind., area attended a career event at O'Brien Chrysler Jeep, one of many dealerships throughout the country that hosted events as part of NADA's Automotive Career Month in 2006.
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Metro Atlanta ADA Hosts Massive Career Event. The Metropolitan Atlanta Automobile Dealers Association (MAADA) in October 2006 hosted a career event for students as part of NADA's Automotive Career Month. Young people received a "behind-the-scenes" dealership tour of a new-car dealership to see first-hand how the business works in all areas of its operation.
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NADA Launches National Ad Campaign Promoting "Best Time to Buy." NADA has made print ads plus audio and video public service announcements in various lengths for use by newspapers, radio, and televisions. Click Here to find a list of media publishing or airing them; click here to see the print ads.
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NADA-24 Provides Instant Feedback. Provides an overview of the NADA program that surveys customers with three questions so you can know within 24 hours how you're doing in sales, service, or any other aspect of your dealership operations.
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Industry Relations Symposium Gets Dealers, Manufacturers Talking. Top speakers, plenty of Q & A, and open dialogue makes this off-the-record session incredibly valuable for invited dealers. Hear what participants had to say about what they're taking back to the dealership.
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NADA Launches Executive Education for Dealers. NADA's new Dealer Executive Education at Babson College is inspiring dealers and their managers to strengthen their leadership and entrepreneurial skills.
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The Dealer Crisis in Service: What You Need to Know. Dealers face a growing crisis in the service department as the number of qualified technicians continues to shrink. See how AYES — Automotive Youth Educational Systems — is helping them overcome it.
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NADA's Phil Brady Honored by Automotive Hall of Fame. The Automotive Hall of Fame named NADA President Phillip D. Brady Industry Leader of the Year. Read article. Read press release.
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Chrysler Execs Hear NADA Dealer Survey Results. NADA's industry relations team presents the Dealer Attitude Survey results to Jim Press and other top Chrysler executives.
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Pennsylvania Truck Dealer Wins NADA/USA Today Dealer Innovation Award. USA TODAY and NADA in April 2007 presented the Dealer Innovation Award to Kim Maxwell, general manager of Hill International Trucks, LLC, in Washington, Pa. Maxwell is the first truck dealer to receive the award since it was initiated six years ago. The USA TODAY Dealer Innovation Award, conducted in association with NADA, is given out each year to a new car or truck dealer who has implemented effective initiatives that result in measurable improvements for their business and employees, as well as for their community. The theme for this year’s award was energy conservation. (News release)
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Chairman tells Dealers to Use NADA Resources to Succeed. In his remarks at NADA's 90th Annual Convention and Exposition in Las Vegas in February 2007, former NADA Chairman Dale Willey urged dealers to use all resources available to continue to enhance their performance and profitability, including NADA’s programs and services. (News release)
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NADA Makes Profitability, Political Involvement, Community Relations Top Priorities, Says Bradshaw. In his remarks at NADA's 90th Annual Convention and Exposition in Las Vegas, 2006 Chairman William Bradshaw said NADA “stepped up to the plate” in the past year with initiatives to advance key priorities for the association and its dealers, including profitability, political involvement and community relations. (News release)
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Willey Hosts Child Passenger Safety Month Kickoff Event. 2007 NADA Chairman Dale Willey hosted a kickoff event for Child Passenger Safety Month at his dealership on in September 2007. It was the largest child safety seat inspection ever held in that area. Hundreds of parents attended and received lifesaving information provided by Safe Kids Douglas County.
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Child Safety Seat Event Kicks off Nationwide Program. NADA and Bradshaw Automotive conducted a free child safety seat inspection at the West End Field in downtown Greenville, S.C., in 2006. It was the kickoff of a nationwide NADA campaign to educate parents about the importance of child-safety seats, using the correct type of seat for the child's weight and age and teaching them how to properly install the seat. The initiative was part of NADA's Child Passenger Safety Month in September, as thousands of auto dealres nationwide join Bradshaw Automotive in hosting child seat inspection events at the dealerships to help save lives.
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NADA: What a Difference a Day Makes
A fast-paced look at the many ways NADA works on dealers’ behalf on a daily basis and includes an overview of the association's products and services.
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The First Century: 100 Years of America's Auto Dealerships
Great products are said to sell themselves—but not without a great distribution system to get them to buyers. Enter the automobile franchise system, with its independent entrepreneurs under contract to sell cars and trucks. A century ago, these forward-thinking individuals helped a fledgling industry take hold like no other and put the average American on wheels. The franchise system’s resiliency has outlasted depressions, recessions, world wars, and failed automaker attempts at retailing, and is still going strong 100 years after the first dealer signed a contract. View NADA's award-winning video. (Windows Media)
Automotive Career Videos
Take the Ride of Your Life: This DVD is designed for career events and to present to local middle schools and high schools. It explains how an automotive career can be rewarding and well-paying, with unlimited potential for all kinds of people. Geared to students ages 12-25, it shows what it's like to work at a modern, high-tech dealership.
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(Click here to order this DVD online from NADA's Online Store. Or, call NADA Management Education at (703) 821-7227.)
Trucks to Bucks: This video is for truck dealers to present to high schools and junior colleges in your area - or show it to students in your dealership. You'll help accomplish two important goals: attracting bright, talented young people to careers in truck dealerships and enhancing your community image.
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(To order this video, visit NADA's Online Store: VHS, DVD. Or, call NADA Management Education at (703) 821-7227.) |