July 1 Law Changes in Maryland and Virginia
July 1 Law Changes in Maryland and Virginia Two changes to how dealers conduct transactions were effective starting July 1 of this year. In Virginia, the 2023 repeal of the uninsured motorist fee has now gone into effect. Virginia will be an insurance required state for vehicles, so the uninsured motorist line item should not […]
Read MoreCDK Files FTC Notice on Behalf of Affected Dealers
As reported in previous communications, the FTC Safeguards Rule was recently amended to require financial institutions (including dealers) to provide an electronic notice to the FTC as soon as possible and no later than 30 days after discovering a notification event involving the information of at least 500 consumers. A notification event is the unauthorized […]
Read MorePohanka Publishes Article on Demand Power Charging
Former NADA Chairman Geoff Pohanka recently published an article on demand power charging via Real Clear Energy. You can read an excerpt of the article below, with a link to the full piece. ### The road to widescale electric vehicle adoption faces many challenges….and not limited to vehicle affordability and concerns of an inadequate charging […]
Read MoreSave the Date for the 2024 WANADA Annual Meeting!
It’s never too early to mark your calendar for WANADA’s Annual Meeting. This year’s event will be held at the MGM National Harbor on Saturday evening, November 9. In keeping with recent Annual Meetings, which have been moved from a lunch to a dinner format, the 2024 event will feature premium entertainment and top-tier political […]
Read MoreRegistration Open for WANADA’s Annual Flu Shot Program
Registration is now open for WANADA’s seasonal flu shot program for dealership employees. WANADA’s flu shot program will be available on-site at WANADA dealerships and administered by Farragut Medical & Travel Care. The on-site service will be available for adults aged 18 and older. The fee for the vaccine will be $38, and a minimum […]
Read MoreGovernor Youngkin Announces End to EV Mandate in Virginia
On June 5, Governor Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) announced the end of the California electric vehicle mandate in Virginia, effective at the end of 2024 when California’s current regulations expire. An official opinion from Attorney General Jason Miyares in response to a request by the Governor and Senate Republican Leader Ryan McDougle confirms that Virginia is […]
Read MoreIRS Releases Materials to Assist Dealers with EVs
As you are likely aware, dealers must use the IRS Energy Credits Online tool to register with the IRS and to submit time-of-sale reports in order to enable credits for your customers. The website to register is here. Additionally, IRS recently released a “Partner Promotion Bundle” that you can access here with outreach products, site links, and social […]
Read MoreMADA/WANADA Health Benefits Program
First announced in July of 2023, MADA and WANADA have partnered to provide health, dental and vision insurance products to dealer members with superior customer service. This is the only regional insurance brokerage owned completely by dealers to serve dealers and their employees. Since June 1 is a significant renewal date for many dealers, the […]
Read MoreGrow Your Service Department Through WANADA Training & Apprenticeships
One of WANADA’s most valuable membership benefits is our Auto Dealer Education Institute (ADEI) technician apprenticeship program. ADEI offers a unique opportunity to cultivate a skilled workforce tailored to a dealership’s specific needs while fostering loyalty and commitment among employees. ADEI helps you ensure a pipeline of talented technicians trained to tackle the increasingly complex […]
Read MoreWANADA Annual Meeting!
It’s never too early to mark your calendar for WANADA’s Annual Meeting. This year’s event will be held at the MGM National Harbor on Saturday evening, November 9. In keeping with recent Annual Meetings, which have been moved from a lunch to a dinner format, the 2024 event will feature premium entertainment and top-tier political […]
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