The Washington, DC Auto Show Launches New Website
The Washington, D.C. Auto Show heads back to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center Friday, January 20 through Sunday, January 29, 2023. Remaining committed to its more than 80 year show history of adapting with the times, the show launched a brand new website last month to highlight the growing features planned for 2023. The […]
Read MoreMD Gubernatorial Candidate Wes Moore Visits Fitzgerald Auto Malls
On Friday, October 7, 2022, Maryland gubernatorial candidate and presumptive winner Wes Moore visited Fitzgerald Auto Malls’ Hyundai dealership in Rockville, MD. In addition to addressing the crowd, Moore met with Fitzgerald Auto Malls President Rob Smith and WANADA President & CEO John O’Donnell. “It’s great to have a nominee that values open dialogue with […]
Read MoreMaryland AG Frosh Warns Consumers about Flood Damaged Cars
Maryland AG Frosh Warns Consumers about Flood Damaged Cars Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh today warned consumers to be cautious of purchasing vehicles that may have been impacted by major flood damage. After hurricanes with large-scale floods like Ian, flood-damaged cars often end up at salvage auctions and bought by rebuilders. While these vehicles […]
Read MoreIRS Warns Against Improper Employee Retention Credit Claims
The Internal Revenue Service today warned employers to be wary of third parties who are advising them to claim the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) when they may not qualify. Some third parties are taking improper positions related to taxpayer eligibility for and computation of the credit. These third parties often charge large upfront fees or […]
Read MoreThe WANADA Annual Meeting Is in Two Weeks!
Slated for the evening of November 9 at Columbia Country Club in Chevy Chase, MD, the 2022 WANADA Annual Meeting will be a departure from previous formats. “We want to change it up every few years,” said WANADA President & CEO John O’Donnell. “The Ritz in Tysons Corner will likely continue to be our standard […]
Read MoreGeoff Pohanka Formally Elected NADA Chairman
The next chairman of the National Automobile Dealers Association does business only a long test drive away from the organization’s headquarters. On Tuesday, the 65-member board of directors of elected Geoffrey Pohanka as its 2023 chairman. Pohanka, who currently serves as NADA vice chairman, will succeed Mike Alford, a North Carolina dealer. Pohanka is a […]
Read MoreNADA Gears Up to Support Dealership Employees Impacted by Hurricane Ian
From NADA: On Wednesday, September 28, Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida devastating communities along the southwestern coast of the state as it traveled through the Gulf of Mexico. As it hit the South Carolina coast on Friday, September 30, the complete impact and devastation is unknown at this point. While impacted communities begin to […]
Read MoreDealerRater: Dealership Satisfaction at 94%
From NADA: Consumer satisfaction at new car and truck dealerships is now at 94%, according to new data shared by Jamie Oldershaw, GM of DealerRater and VP of reputation strategy at Cars.com. On an Automotive State of the Union (ASOTU) podcast posted on September 8, Oldershaw shared that dealerships received 94% positive feedback from consumers […]
Read MoreStates Get Green Light for $7.5B EV Charging Network
From Green Car Reports: President Biden, in a speech at the Detroit Auto Show last month, confirmed that the federal government is releasing a first round of funding to 35 states to start installing EV charging hardware on the way to a 500,000-charger U.S. network. Since making the speech, all 50 states have received approval. […]
Read MoreSave the Date for the 2022 WANADA Annual Meeting!
Currently slated for the evening of November 9 at Columbia Country Club in Chevy Chase, MD, the 2022 WANADA Annual Meeting will be a departure from previous formats. “We want to change it up every few years,” said WANADA President & CEO John O’Donnell. “The Ritz in Tysons Corner will likely continue to be our […]
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