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In Memoriam: Michael Charapp

The WANADA community was stunned and dismayed to learn of the recent passing of Mike Charapp. Mr. Charapp was arguably the most prominent lawyer in the United States on dealer-related issues, who consulted with NADA, MADA and VADA in addition to WANADA on all manner of issues facing our industry. In fact, Mike presented to […]

DARCARS & Toyota Donate Vehicles & Engines to MCPS

DARCARS, in conjunction with Toyota and Lexus, recently made a substantial donation of vehicles and engines to Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) in an effort to provide area high school auto tech students with the latest technology on which to learn. Jamie Darvish, Vice Chairman of WANADA and COO of DARCARS, was on hand to […]

Maryland EV Tax Credits Begin July 1

The state of Maryland is once again offering a one-time excise tax credit of up to $3,000 for the purchase of qualifying zero-emission plug-in electric or fuel cell electric vehicles. The credit is available from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2027, and applies to both vehicle owners and lessees. Business entities can also qualify […]

2023 WANADA Open Rescheduled Due to Inclement Weather

Threats of lightning in the vicinity of the Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, VA caused the 2023 WANADA Open to be rescheduled. The tournament is now slated for Monday, September 25, 2023. All registrations and sponsorships will be honored for the new date. Mark your calendars today and stay tuned for additional relevant details.

Training Offered for Entry Level Technicians

Nearly every dealership in the country is facing the same problem: the nationwide technician shortage. Over twenty years ago, WANADA members collaborated to address this issue by reformatting the Automobile Dealer Education Institute (ADEI) into a program tailored to assist in developing your technician pipeline. With summer break upon us, it is the prime time […]

In Memoriam: Barbara Pomerance

WANADA remembers fondly its public relations advisor of more than thirty years, Barbara Pomerance, who passed away last month from cancer. WANADA and its new car dealer members were, indeed, fortunate to have benefitted from Barbara’s boundless energy, focused leadership, and second-to-none expertise in all things public relations-related. It all began at the outset of […]

From MADA: Maryland Employment Law Changes

The Maryland General Assembly’s 2023 session ended at midnight on Monday, April 10. Although there were fewer employment bills passed this year compared to recent years, several of them will have a significant impact on employers. Our friends at the Maryland Automobile Dealers Association (MADA) and Shawe Rosenthal, LLP have produced a helpful overview and […]

Virginia DMV Hires New Commissioner

Governor Glenn Younkin appointed Gerald Lackey, Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles, which in turn places him as the Chairman of the Motor Vehicle Dealer Board. Dr. Gerald Lackey has more than 15 years of experience in collaborating with government agencies, customer groups, and Fortune 500 companies to develop winning strategies, optimize business processes, […]

Maryland MVA Issuance of Clear Titles after Payoff

Our friends at MADA have been actively working with the MVA to define a better process for clear titles to be sent to the dealership after a trade-in lien is satisfied. As a result, the MVA bulletin issued on April 24th details a new process whereby dealers can secure a clear title after 10 business […]

Next WANADA Legal & Ethical Webinar on June 7

WANADA will be holding its next Legal & Ethical webinar on June 7 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. The webinar will be presented by Niki Clark of JM&A and cover the following topics: Compliance with Federal Regulations Ufair and Deceptive Trade Practices FTC Used Car Rule Buyer’s Guide Anti-Money Laundering Laws Truth In Lending – Regulation Z […]