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Beautiful Weather Contributes to Outstanding WANADA Open

This past Monday, June 3rd, over 180 golfers competed in the 2024 WANADA Open at the Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, VA. The weather cooperated beautifully, helping ensure that the event was an overwhelming success. Golfers from more than 20 dealerships around the region participated this year. Dealerships represented included Academy Ford, Alexandria VW, […]

Grow 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 […]

Jack Fitzgerald Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from NAACP

A humble man who credits his success and prosperity to helping the underprivileged and underrepresented citizens of our communities. This is how Linda Plummer, President of the NAACP Montgomery County MD Unit, describes Jack Fitzgerald, founder and CEO of Fitzgerald Auto Malls. Fitzgerald was recently recognized and awarded the NAACP’s Presidential Humanitarian award. “The NAACP’s […]

MADA/WANADA Health Benefits Program

MADA/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 […]

US Says Tariffs on Chinese EVs & Components to Start Aug. 1

May 22 (Reuters) – Some of the steep U.S. tariff increases on an array of Chinese imports, including electric vehicles and their batteries, computer chips and medical products, will take effect on Aug. 1, the U.S. Trade Representative’s office said on Wednesday. President Joe Biden will keep tariffs put in place by his Republican predecessor […]

Key Considerations For Asset Purchase Agreements In Dealerships

From Councillor Buchanan & Mitchell: Navigating an asset purchase agreement in the automotive dealership sector is a crucial step that could significantly impact your business’s future trajectory. This guide focuses on the essential aspects of managing and strategizing such transactions, with a detailed look at both tangible and intangible assets—ranging from new and used vehicle […]

Register for the 2024 WANADA Open!

Register here for The WANADA Open. WANADA’s annual golf tournament will be returning to Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, VA on June 3, 2024 after an imminently successful outing in 2023. For kindred-line members who are interested in a sponsorship for the 2024 WANADA Open, please contact Bob Storin at rs@wanada.org.

Theft & Fraud Reports Decline in 2nd Quarter

WANADA values the safety and security of all our dealership partners and their customers. Recently, we’ve noticed a decline in the reporting of incidents related to attempted fraud and theft. While this could be perceived as positive news, it’s crucial for us to maintain a vigilant stance against such activities. Your feedback on any incidents, […]

WANADA Visits with Rep. Don Beyer

On April 9, WANADA Chairman Jamie Darvish and CEO John O’Donnell attended a fundraiser for Rep. Don Beyer. In addition to trading stories from his time as a dealer, Messrs. Darvish and O’Donnell were also able to discuss a variety of public policy matters with the Congressman as well as guest speaker, Sen. Mark Warren.

Families Receive Vehicles from NADA and Area Dealers

Back in March, four local families received vehicles at the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) headquarters through a partnership with Vehicles for Change (VFC) and area automotive dealerships. WANADA would like to congratulate NADA, VFC and our members who participated in this worthwhile endeavor: Nissan of Bowie, Sport Automotive Group, and Rosenthal Automotive Group. Sport […]