For 100 years, the Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association has served the nation’s capital region by advocating on behalf of franchised auto dealers, their employees, and their customers.
WANADA operates The Washington, D.C. Auto Show, the region’s largest annual indoor event.
Show InformationWANADA is comprised of 270 corporate members, which consists of new automobile dealerships as well as “Kindred-line” or contractor businesses that service auto dealerships. The WANADA organization consists of a non-profit association, WANADA Business Services Corporation, Automobile Dealer Education Institute (ADEI), WANADA Community Support Foundation, WANADA Insurance Services and The Washington Auto Show.
The Automobile Dealer Education Institute scholarship is a free, NATEF certified, 2-year technician-training program that combines structured classroom, shop and interactive curriculum teaching with full time, paid on-the-job training.
Start Your CareerWANADA hosted its Annual Meeting last Thursday evening at the iconic National Building Museum, bringing together 200 distinguished attendees from across the automotive industry and government. The event celebrated leadership transitions, honored long-standing service, and featured engaging entertainment and discussion....
Washington Area new-vehicle sales continued to climb through October, with registrations up 5% year-to-date compared to 2024. Light trucks drove...
Virginia’s 2025 elections have reshaped the political landscape in Richmond, creating significant implications for auto dealers across the DC metro...
Our friends at Maryland MVA have provided the following updates: Vehicle Services – Tips & Reminders When processing a T2...
Happy Thanksgiving from WANADA! Dealers can now download and print holiday hours signs for Thanksgiving at the following link: Thanksgiving...
Since 1917, WANADA has served as the voice for automobile dealers in the Washington region, advocating for the interests of its members in the media, in local, state, and national policy discussions, and as a provider of insurance and other benefits for its members.