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Washington area drivers waste $1,834 per year on commuting

Washington area drivers waste $1,834 per year on commuting The Washington area has the most costly commute in the country in wasted time and fuel costs, according to a recent study by the Auto Insurance Center. The annual cost per commuter is $1,834, higher than New York, Los Angeles or San Francisco. The lowest annual […]

Deadline to sign up for WANADA flu shot program is Aug. 31

Deadline to sign up for WANADA flu shot program is Aug. 31 The deadline for member employers to sign up for WANADAês seasonal flu shot program is August 31. With the flu annually infecting more than 40 million people, resulting in workplace disruptions averaging four to five workdays per employee, the program is a popular […]

VA DMV to offer TSA PreCheck, discounted license renewal

VA DMV to offer TSA PreCheck, discounted license renewal The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles will soon offer U.S. Transportation Security Administration PreCheck for travelers at several DMV locations, including the Tysons Corner office. This will greatly simplify the arduous TSA PreCheck applications process travelers have heretofore taken in stride in order to gain the […]

MD MVA to stock reduced tag inventory

MD MVA to stock reduced tag inventory To prepare for the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administrationês Perpetual Inventory Management System initiative, the agency has developed a plan to reduce the number of tags that businesses have on hand. By September 1, the MVA expects dealerships to have no more than a one-month supply of tags on […]

July sales up just 0.7%, but NADA still sees record sales year

July sales up just 0.7%, but NADA still sees record sales year July auto sales rose just 0.7 percent, but NADA still predicts a record year of 17.7 million. Weêve had six straight years of steadily rising sales, which has been a fantastic period of growth, and vehicles per household have returned to the same […]

So who is leasing, and why?

So who is leasing, and why? More new vehicles were leased in the first half of 2016 than any other January through June, according to the latest Lease Market Report from Edmunds.com. The numbers show a 13 percent increase from a year earlier. Leasing is increasingly seen as a way to make monthly payments affordable. […]

Discussing fuel economy mandates and affordability

Discussing fuel economy mandates and affordability Federal regulators, automakers and NADA are discussing the stringent federal fuel economy mandates in light of the low price of gas, the popularity of light trucks and the importance of consumer choice and affordability. Speaking at an automotive research conference in Traverse City, MI, EPA officials appeared happy with […]

$4.5 billion eligible for loan guarantees for EV charging stations

$4.5 billion eligible for loan guarantees for EV charging stations The White House recently announced several measures designed to push development of electric vehicles, including the designation of $4.5 billion in loan guarantees for EV charging stations. The Energy Department clarified that certain EV charging facilities are eligible for loans under its Renewable Energy and […]

Dealer assn. reps join MD Democrats at DNC

Dealer assn. reps join MD Democrats at DNC WANADA reps joined NADA for portions of this weekês Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. Specifically, John OêDonnell and Gerry Murphy of WANADA were on hand for the Maryland Celebration Breakfast on the second day of the DNC having teamed up with MADA and our Annapolis lobbyists Rifkin […]

Washington sells out space to OEMs for 2017 Auto Show then everyone goes to the ball game at Nationals Park

Washington sells out space to OEMs for 2017 Auto ShowÄ then everyone goes to the ball game at Nationals Park The signature Space Draw for The Washington Auto Show is always a good mix of seriousness and good sport, and this yearês meeting at Nationals Park was no exception. The Space Draw marks the moment […]