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WANADA Past-Chairman Kevin Reilly Featured in Automotive News Interview

Last month Kevin Reilly, owner of Alexandria Hyundai-Genesis and immediate past Chairman of WANADA, gave a lengthy and insightful interview to Automotive News. Reilly answered questions related to Hyundai’s product mix and outlook for 2022, supply chain and manufacturing, as well as incentive programs and profitability. Click here to access the full interview.

Chesapeake Bay Trust “Just Ask!” Dealership Contest

The Chesapeake Bay Trust, the nonprofit behind the Bay Plate, is holding their annual “Just Ask!” dealership contest. Dealerships who sell the highest number of Bay Plates, the highest % of vehicles with Bay Plates, and the most improved in both categories during May, June, and July will be named as winners. Offering them a […]

Midwest Dealership Group Settles FTC Suit for $10M

On March 31, the Napleton Automotive Group, a large multi-state dealer group based in Illinois, settled with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for $10M for sneaking illegal junk fees for unwanted “add-ons” onto customers’ bills and for discriminating against Black consumers by charging them more for financing. This is the highest monetary judgement for an […]

Save the Date for the 2022 WANADA Open!

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. Mark your calendars today and stay tuned for more details. Sponsorship opportunities and registration information will be distributed as soon as it is available.

ADEI Eyes Prince George’s Expansion

WANADA’s Automobile Dealer Education Institute (ADEI) has long been the best feeder program for entry level technicians in Montgomery County, and recent expansion into Northern Virginia has created a foothold for NOVA dealers to take advantage of ADEI as well. Now, WANADA is looking to close the loop around the Beltway by expanding into Prince […]

Montgomery College Donates Toolboxes to WANADA ADEI Apprentice Technicians

Montgomery College (MC), where WANADA has trained dozens of apprentice technicians each year for several decades through the Automobile Dealer Education Institute (ADEI), recently made a significant contribution to benefit ADEI apprentices. Using funds received as part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), MC gifted each WANADA student with a brand new Blue Point […]

Register for WANADA’s F&I Compliance Training

WANADA will again be partnering with JM&A Group to hold F&I compliance training on April 6 from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The session is $100 and will be held virtually. Topics will include unfair/deceptive trade practices, the Gramm-Leach Bliley Act, contract elements, the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, currency transaction reporting and more. F&I employees are […]

Virginia Updates COVID-19 Workplace Standards

Last week Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin released new draft COVID-19 guidance for employers has now replaced the regulations adopted by the Department of Labor and Industry Safety and Health Codes Board. The Safety and Health Codes Board met on Monday, March 21st to consider the proposed revocation and voted to repeal the permanent COVID-19 workplace […]

U.S. House of Representatives Passes Bill to End Mandatory Arbitration

The U.S. House of Representatives on last Thursday approved a bill that would prohibit companies from enforcing increasingly common agreements that require workers and consumers to bypass court and bring legal disputes in private arbitration. The Democrat-led House voted 222-209 to pass the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act over the objections of Republicans and […]

RIP Pat Goss of Motorweek

As reported on WTOP, WANADA was saddened to learn of the passing of longtime local car guru Pat Goss. Pat Goss hosted the “Goss’ Garage” segment on the show MotorWeek for 41 seasons — beginning with the show’s very first episode. His death was announced on MotorWeek’s Facebook page on Saturday. Goss served as the […]