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National Grand Prix Series Ready to Roll at RFK in July

National Grand Prix Series Ready to Roll at RFK in July Sponsorship Opportunities Available To help beat the drum for the Washington areaês first major auto race in more than 80 years, Dr. Don Panoz, founder of the American Le Mans Series, and Chris Lencheski, founder and chairman of the National Grand Prix were guest […]

VA MVDB Update: Flood Damaged Vehicles & Dealer Tags

Flood Damaged Vehicles & Dealer Tags The Virginia Motor Vehicle Dealer Board reports that its Web site, www.mvdb.vipnet.org, has been updated to provide dealers with quick links that identify North Carolina and Texas flood damaged vehicles. Go to the Web site and click on the Dealer/Salesperson Info and scroll down to two hot links. The […]

NADA Urges Dealers to Oppose Kerry-Hollings CAFE Bill

NADA Urges Dealers to Oppose Kerry-Hollings CAFE Bill NADA has added its support to major automakers who are ardently opposed to a proposal by Senators John Kerry (D-Mass.) and Ernest Hollings (D-S.C.) that would raise combined car and light truck Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards to 35 mpg by 2013 more than a 50 […]

St. Patrick’s Day SoberRide Kicks Off March 16

St. Patrick’s Day SoberRide Kicks Off March 16 The Washington Regional Alcohol Program will kick off its St. Patrick’s Day SoberRide campaign with a 10 a.m. press conference at Murphyês Grand Irish Restaurant, 713 King Street, Alexandria, VA on Saturday, March 16, 2002. The WANADA-sponsored program will operate from 4:00 pm March 16, 2002 through […]

AIADA’S Automotive Congress to be Held May 21-22

AIADA’S Automotive Congress to be Held May 21-22 Billed as the largest grassroots lobbying event in the automotive industry, the 25th Annual American International Automotive Congress will be held May 21-22 at the J.W. Marriott in Washington, D.C. Sponsored by the AIADA, the Automotive Congress brings together nearly 800 automobile dealers and industry executives to […]

Thought for the Week

I didnêt want to skate for a gold medal. I went out and had a great time. I said, This is the Olympics. I want to do the best.ê -Sarah Hughes, Olympic Gold Medal Figure Skater

2001 Area Vehicle Sales Close to 2000 Record

2001 Area Vehicle Sales Close to 2000 Record A Strong Year! All things considered, Washington area franchised dealers had a very healthy 2001. The final numbers show total new vehicle sales of 308,744, just a 2.7 percent decline from record breaking 2000 sales of 317,435, according to Washington market figures compiled by R. L. Polk. […]

CAFE Battle Heats Up Bills Offered by Democrats and Republicans

CAFE Battle Heats Up Bills Offered by Democrats and Republicans Dormant for the past two decades, the push for higher Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for cars and trucks has become a hot issue on Capitol Hill with tough legislative proposals being offered by both Democrats and Republicans to boost CAFE by as much […]

AIADA Refutes Import Automaker Charitable Giving Hoax

AIADA Refutes Import Automaker Charitable Giving Hoax For some time now, a false e-mail has been circulating on the Internet titled, Read before you buy a car or motorcycle! The e-mail, which has reached urban legend proportions, says that only a few automakers, mostly Ford, GM and Chrysler, made charitable contributions in the wake of […]

DC DMV Dealer Window Remains Open During Headquarters Renovations

DC DMV Dealer Window Remains Open During Headquartersê Renovations Despite the renovating of D.C. Department of Motor Vehicles headquarters for several months, the separate dealer window will remain open for business as usual in Room 1034, 301 C St., NW, from 8:15 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. However, other customer service needs, such as applications for […]