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Connected vehicles to be tested in Virginia

Connected vehicles to be tested in Virginia A consortium of three local universities will test connected vehicles in Virginia over the next two years, starting in Northern Virginia. The next step to autonomous vehicles, connected vehicles are expected to cut traffic accidents in half, according to a report in the blog Greater Greater Washington. The […]

70% of U.S. manufacturers say roads are getting worse

70% of U.S. manufacturers say roads are getting worse A new survey highlights American manufacturers concerns about deteriorating roads and bridges. Seventy percent say American road infrastructure is in poor to fair shape and needs a great deal or quite a bit of improvement and the roads are getting worse. They believe U.S. infrastructure is […]

FTC announces advertising violation actions against dealers

FTC announces advertising violation actions against dealers The FTC has proposed consent agreements with two dealerships in the Baltimore and Cleveland areas for alleged advertising violations that appeared on their websites. In the Maryland case, the FTC alleged that the dealer advertised specific dealer discounts and prices as being generally available to consumers when in […]

Gas above $3 a gallon for 1,000 consecutive days

Gas above $3 a gallon for 1,000 consecutive days The national average price of gasoline last week surpassed $3.00 a gallon for 1,000 consecutive days for the first time on record, said the American Automobile Association (AAA). The current streak began on December 23, 2010. AAA forecasts the national average will remain above $3.00 a […]

Car-sharing programs will surge 550% globally by 2020

Car-sharing programs will surge 550% globally by 2020 Use of car-sharing programs worldwide is growing by leaps and bounds, and a new study says membership will grow from 2.3 million in 2013 to more than 12 million by 2020. In addition to being seen as a way to enjoy mobility without the expense and hassle […]

Thought for the Week

Thought for the Week Most Americans could not give a flying flip about a bunch of politicians in Washington. Almost all of us are in cheap suits with bad haircuts. Who cares? [I]–Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Tx) During his 21 hr. filibuster in the Senate this week to de-fund ObamaCare, Sept. 24-25, 2013[/I]

With employers required to notify employees about ACA state exchanges by Oct. 1, WANADA can explain health coverage options to dealer staff

With employers required to notify employees about ACA state exchanges by Oct. 1, WANADA can explain health coverage options to dealer staff As is well known, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires all employers to notify their staff about the existence of the new state health care exchanges by October 1. As has been well […]

At Frankfurt Motor Show, automakers push EVs, hybrids

At Frankfurt Motor Show, automakers push EVs, hybrids Automakers at the Frankfurt Motor Show last week were pushing their electric vehicle and hybrid credentials. Volkswagen, which in the past had pooh-poohed electrics and pushed diesels, now says it plans to be the global EV leader by 2018. Manufacturers say they want to be prepared for […]

WANADA Reps visit Frankfurt to promote Washington Auto Show

WANADA Reps visit Frankfurt to promote Washington Auto Show WANADA Auto Show Chairman Kevin Reilly led a team of representatives that included the Hon. David Catania from the DC City Council to last weeks Frankfurt Motor Show to call on automakers relative to their plans and commitments to exhibit in Washingtons 2014 Auto Show, Jan […]

NoVa Rotary Clubs to buy tools for ADEI Tech Development students

NoVa Rotary Clubs to buy tools for ADEI Tech Development students Classes for students with the Automobile Dealer Education Institute (ADEI) Auto Technician Development Program are back in session in Northern Virginia. And the Falls Church Rotary Club, like sister clubs in Suburban Maryland, is on board from the outset with support for ADEI training […]