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OEMs quit suit over Fla law reimbursing dealers for warranty

OEMs quit suit over Fla law reimbursing dealers for warranty The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers yesterday, July 2, 2014, withdrew their ongoing lawsuit in Florida against a state franchise relations measure that passed into law there in 2008 requiring OEMs to reimburse their franchise dealers for warranty repairs at the same level dealers charge consumers […]

NJ Assembly votes 77-0 to allow Tesla direct sales stores

NJ Assembly votes 77-0 to allow Tesla direct sales stores A bill that would allow Tesla to have four retail stores in New Jersey passed the General Assembly 77-0. The measure moves next to the stateês Senate, and the New Jersey Coalition of Automotive Retailers (NJ CAR) is fighting it with an alternative bill that […]

Despite action by MD legislators to freeze fees on rental car titles, the rate goes from $50 to $100, July 1

Despite action by MD legislators to freeze fees on rental car titles, the rate goes from $50 to $100, July 1 Dealers with rental car companies in Maryland need to know that the MVA fees for certificate of title on rental cars jumps from $50 to $100, effective this week, July 1, 2014. This increase, […]

Register for WANADA Flu Shots

Register for WANADA Flu Shots Registration is open until August 31 for WANADAês seasonal flu shot program for dealership employees. The program will again be available on-site at WANADA dealerships and administered by Norvar Health Services. The service will be available for adults aged 18 and older. For adults younger than 65, the fee will […]

Maryland sets up EV Recharging Equipment Rebate Program

Maryland sets up EV Recharging Equipment Rebate Program A Maryland bill effective July 1 (HB 1345/SB 908) replaces the state income tax credit for installation of electric vehicle recharging equipment with a rebate. Under the Electric Vehicle Recharging Equipment Rebate Program, a business, individual or government unit may apply to the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) […]

AAA calls it: DC, Maryland drivers have the most accidents

AAA calls it: DC, Maryland drivers have the most accidents Virginians know that Maryland drivers are the worst, and Marylanders blame Virginia and DC drivers for the cityês many fender-benders and worse. DC drivers blame everybody, since thatês who drives on the cityês roads. So whoês right? A new report from American Automobile Association/Mid-Atlantic says […]

U.S. auto sales hit astonishing 17 million, SAAR

U.S. auto sales hit astonishing 17 million, SAAR Auto sales are like the energizer bunny, defying all expectations of slowdown. Juneês solid sales numbers including, as every report has noted, a 1 percent increase for General Motors tamped down fears set off by rising fuel prices and the most modest of economic recoveries. Although overall […]

Recall repair rate is only 25%, even when notices are sent

Recall repair rate is only 25%, even when notices are sent Hereês a missed opportunity for customer interaction: One-quarter of recalled cars are not repaired, even though recall notices are sent. The information is based on data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Our data suggests that there are 36 million cars that are […]

Audi, Jaguar, Kia are top brands in Total Quality Index

Audi, Jaguar, Kia are top brands in Total Quality Index Audi and Jaguar were rated the best luxury brands in Strategic Visionês 19th annual Total Quality Index, and Kia had the highest Total Quality score of nonluxury brands. The best model in Total Quality was ready? the Tesla Model S. Strategic Vision says its index […]

Edmunds, Chief Executive pick best play cars for CEOs

Edmunds, Chief Executive pick best play cars for CEOs One more marketing tool for your sales force: Edmunds.com and Chief Executive magazine have chosen the best MY 2014 play cars for CEOs: the Jaguar F-Type V8 S, Porsche 911 Turbo S, Audi RS 7, BMW i8 and Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. The cars are an intelligent […]