Official statements and policy information published by NADA.

• Protecting Consumers and the U.S. Auto Industry

  Term code: ND-CAI-106

  The rapid expansion of Chinese automakers presents significant concerns for American consumers, workers and businesses. Chinese vehicles collect substantial amounts of data, which presents serious threats to consumer privacy, cybersecurity and national security. Chinese automakers also benefit…

• Protecting Competition, Consumers and Communities

  Term code: ND-CCC-103

  The franchised dealership system gives consumers something a direct-sales model cannot: independent retailers competing for their business. Multiple dealers selling the same brand compete on price, trade-in value, financing, service and the overall customer experience. Dealers also provide a…

• Combating Catalytic Converter Theft

  Term code: ND-CCT-107

  Catalytic converter theft remains a costly problem for consumers and dealerships across the country. Thieves target converters for the valuable precious metals they contain, and because the parts generally lack traceable identification, they can be difficult for law enforcement to track. For…

• EVs Should Be a Choice, Not a Government Mandate

  Term code: ND-EVC-104

  America’s franchised dealers fully support customers’ interests in electric vehicles (EVs). Dealers offer a wide variety of vehicles to fit the needs and budgets of all Americans, including the latest EV models. Dealers have invested over $7.7 billion in EV inventory, facilities, equipment and…

• Protecting Consumer Repair Choice

  Term code: ND-PCR-102

  Consumers have the freedom to choose where they have their vehicles repaired. Independent repair shops perform more than three-quarters of all post-warranty repairs, with manufacturers making the tools and information needed to diagnose and repair vehicles available to them under a 2014 industry…

• Price Transparency and Advertising Compliance

  Term code: ND-PTA-101

  Transparent advertising is good for consumers and good for competition. Clear, accurate vehicle pricing helps consumers comparison shop with confidence, while consistent enforcement of advertising standards creates a level playing field for dealers and strengthens trust in automotive retail. NADA…

• Tariffs, Trade and Vehicle Affordability

  Term code: ND-TTV-105

  Vehicle affordability is a persistent challenge for consumers and dealers alike. Dealers want to have the inventory customers need at prices they can afford, and trade policies can have a significant impact on both vehicle prices and availability. The automotive supply chain is deeply integrated…

• Volkswagen, Scout and America’s Dealers

  Term code: ND-VSD-108

  For more than 70 years, franchised dealers have sold and serviced Volkswagen vehicles in communities across America. Now, Volkswagen plans to bypass those dealers and sell its new Scout brand of electric trucks and SUVs directly to consumers. That decision is bad for consumers, dealers and…