Save the Date for the 2023 WANADA Open!
The WANADA Open will be returning to Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, VA on June 12, 2023 after an imminently successful outing in 2022. Mark your calendars today and stay tuned for more details. Registration information will be distributed as soon as it is available. For kindred-line members who are interested in a sponsorship […]
Read MoreWANADA to Offer MD State Inspection Classes
WANADA is pleased to announce a new offering for our members. Beginning at the end of this month, WANADA will be hosting a certification class for Maryland state inspections for technicians in WANADA member service departments. These classes will be held exclusively for our members. The courses are developed by a recently retired MD State […]
Read MoreU.S. Treasury Updates EV Tax Credit Eligibility
The US Treasury Department recently announced updated EV tax credit guidance on the battery component and critical mineral sourcing requirements of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which will result in reducing the credits available for many vehicles purchased on April 18, 2023 or later. The IRA includes a provision that limits the $7,500 EV tax […]
Read MoreEPA Issues Aggressive Proposed Emissions Mandates
From NADA: Last Wednesday the Biden administration proposed new and very aggressive emissions regulations for new light-duty vehicle model years 2027-2032. These proposals go well beyond anything this or prior administrations have announced or targeted in the past and would effectively require 2/3 of all new vehicles sold in 2032 to be EVs. America’s franchised […]
Read MorePohanka Keynotes Auto Forum New York
Serving in his function as Chairman of the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), WANADA’s own Geoff Pohanka was the opening speaker for Auto Forum New York. Hosted by J.D. Power, NADA and the New York International Auto Show, the Automotive Forum discussed how current industry and economic conditions will shape the future of the automotive […]
Read MoreFHWA Announces CFI Program Discretionary Funding
The Federal Highway Administration recently announced the first round of funding for the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program (CFI Program). The CFI Program was established by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which authorized $2.5 billion to be given out over five years for two categories of cost-reimbursement grants: (i) a Community Program […]
Read MoreSave the Date for the 2023 WANADA Open!
The WANADA Open will be returning to Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, VA on June 12, 2023 after an imminently successful outing in 2022. Mark your calendars today and stay tuned for more details. Registration information will be distributed as soon as it is available. For kindred-line members who are interested in a sponsorship […]
Read MoreShow Your Support for the Auto Show!
With retail automotive sales predicted to weaken over the next year, it’s never been more important to support your local auto show. The Washington, DC Auto Show supports your business in multiple ways. Not only does the show help provide a sales boost in the first quarter of each year, but the revenue helps to […]
Read MoreMaryland Joins Other States in ICE Vehicle Ban
Maryland is the latest state to join the ban on the sale of ICE vehicles after 2035, Maryland’s Governor Wes Moore (D) said in a statement on March 13. Moore said the state has adopted the Advanced Clean Cars II rule — what he describes as a major step to improve air quality in the […]
Read MoreFTC Cracks Down on Targeted Advertising Without User Consent
A recent article from ComplyAuto helps shed light on an important area that is receiving attention from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). As it is relevant to many dealers’ daily operations, it has been reprinted below in full. ### The recent case against GoodRx by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for sharing a user’s sensitive […]
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