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30th Anniversary for the air bag

30th Anniversary for the air bag Three decades ago, the very first production car with the lifesaving technology of air bags rolled off the line, kicking off an industry-wide push for ever safer vehicles in the process. That car was an S-Class Mercedes-Benz sedan. Today, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) says that airbags […]

WANADA dealers opine on the car business in Automotive News

WANADA dealers opine on the car business in Automotive News WANADA dealers members Jack Fitzgerald, Fitzgerald Auto Malls and Sam Weaver, Chevy Chase Automotive, bring up some thought provoking points on the past, present and future state of the franchise automobile business in the September 27, 2010 issue of Automotive News. We encourage all members […]

Thought for the week

Thought for the week They gave me away as a prize once – a Win Tony Curtis For A Weekend competition. The woman who won was disappointed. She'd hoped for second prize – a new stove. [I]Tony Curtis- 1925-2010[/I]

Dealer assn. leaders convene at NADA Washington Conference

Dealer assn. leaders convene at NADA Washington Conference Dealer associations from across the U.S. were in Washington this week, September 21-22, for NADAs annual Washington Conference where dealer group leaders reviewed the national government relations agenda and heard from a lineup of Washington insiders. WANADAs delegation consisted of George Doetsch, Apple Ford; Tamara Darvish, DARCARS; […]

Small business tax relief heading for the presidents desk

Small business tax relief heading for the presidents desk Congress approved small business tax relief this week that will provide small-business owners with $12 billion in tax cuts and increase lending opportunities. If the president signs it, as is expected, the measure would essentially reinstate the authority of the Small Business Administration (SBA) to waive […]

WANADA welcomes seven Kindred-Line Members

WANADA welcomes seven Kindred-Line Members The WANADA board approved the membership applications of seven new Kindred-Line members at the September board meeting. Joining the association, in alphabetical order are: ACG Architects, which provides a range of architectural, master planning and interior design services. David Cooper is the usual representative to the association; Automotive Essentials, which […]

New Carrollton could be next growth market in the D.C. area

New Carrollton could be next growth market in the D.C. area The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority and Maryland Department of Transportation are looking for partners to help develop a 5.5 million-square-foot project on 39 acres near the New Carrollton Metrorail, Amtrak and MARC stations. The site, part of which is owned by the state, […]

GAO says no to EV charging stations at the Capitol

GAO says no to EV charging stations at the Capitol The federal government is required to cut its greenhouse gas emissions 28 percent over the next decade, but letting electric vehicles recharge at the U.S. Capitol complex wont be part of that effort. The reason: red tape. The matter came to light when earlier this […]

Electricity on the go

Electricity on the go A Swiss company has developed a mobile charging system for electric cars, which it claims is a world first. The vehicle mounted system, called Nation-E mobile, is designed to be used for charging batteries of stranded electric vehicles. Range anxieties among potential buyers as well as the lack of a […]

Staying ahead

Staying ahead Remember: Amateurs built the Ark, professionals built the Titanic. –Internet wisdom