Updates from NADA
The update below was prepared by WANADA’s NADA Director Geoff Pohanka as part of a regular series to keep the membership informed about what is happening on the national stage and within the halls of NADA. WANADA thanks Mr. Pohanka, currently NADA’s Vice-Chairman, for these regular insights and his continued efforts on behalf of all […]
Read MoreRegister for VADA’s 2022 Legal & Legislative Update
Two weeks ago, WANADA partnered with MADA on a Maryland-focused advertising compliance seminar. In a market characterized by supply-chain shortages and additional markups on MSRPs, however, advertising compliance concerns are not limited to one side of the Potomac. Our friends at the Virginia Auto Dealers Association (VADA) are hosting a webinar via Zoom on May […]
Read MoreWANADA Launches New Tag & Title Program
WANADA has partnered with Maria’s Tag & Title to offer our members a great solution for your titling needs. Whether you are short on title agents or need assistance with out-of-state transactions, Maria’s is here to help. They can process title transactions for DC, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, West Virginia, North Carolina and soon will […]
Read MoreO’Donnell Attends NAACP Dinner
On Sunday, May 15, 2022, WANADA President & CEO John O’Donnell attended the annual Freedom Fund Dinner, hosted by the Montgomery County branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Joined by members of the Montgomery County political and dealer community, the dinner was aimed at preserving and advancing the political voice, […]
Read MoreThe 2022 WANADA Open Is Right Around the Corner!
The WANADA Open will be returning to Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, VA on June 6, 2022 after an imminently successful outing in 2021. The tournament is currently sold out, but any members interested in sponsorships can email Bob Storin.
Read MorePrepare for FTC’s New Safeguards Rule
This past October, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced final amendments to the Safeguards Rule of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act. Although the amendments will not become effective until October 27, 2022, the new requirements are likely to be costly and so it is imperative that dealers begin to prepare. Many dealers will want to add services […]
Read MoreMADA & WANADA Hold Advertising Seminar
WANADA was pleased to co-host an advertising regulations seminar with the Maryland Automobile Dealers Association (MADA) on May 3. The event, which was held virtually via Zoom, was attended by over 300 dealership personnel. This topic has garnered much attention in recent weeks after the attorney general’s office issued several subpoenas to businesses in a […]
Read MoreWANADA Launches New Tag & Title Program
WANADA has partnered with Maria’s Tag & Title to offer our members a great solution for your titling needs. Whether you are short on title agents or need assistance with out-of-state transactions, Maria’s is here to help. They can process title transactions for DC, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, West Virginia, North Carolina and soon will […]
Read MoreIn Memoriam: Bret Brown
It is with sadness that WANADA reports the passing of past dealer member Bret A. Brown of the former Ralph Brown Buick in Bethesda, Md. He died May 1 at his home in Bethesda, succumbing to terminal cancer. He was 73. A native Washingtonian, Bret joined his Dad, Ralph, in the family business, Ralph Brown […]
Read MoreThe 2022 WANADA Open Is Right Around the Corner!
The WANADA Open will be returning to Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, VA on June 6, 2022 after an imminently successful outing in 2021. If you are a dealer member and are interested in playing, please email Kathy Teich. Kindred line members interested in sponsorships can email Bob Storin.
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