Time to Raise the Bar, says Myers Industry Relations, Capitol Hill Clout, Dealer Image Top Agenda
Time to Raise the Bar, says Myers Industry Relations, Capitol Hill Clout, Dealer Image Top Agenda In his remarks at the National Automobile Dealers Associationês (NADA) 85th Annual Convention & Exposition, NADA 2002 Chairman H. Carter Myers, III said the association will aggressively pursue opportunities to improve dealer/manufacturer relations and raise its visibility before the […]
Read MorePress Calls for Dealers, Makers To Unite
Press Calls for Dealers, Makers To Unite If dealers take care of their customers and automakers take care of their dealers, everyone will succeed, said Toyota chief operating officer Jim Press in his keynote speech at the general session Saturday. We realized early that our expertise in engineering and manufacturing does not translate into the […]
Read MoreMaguire Presides Over Tumultuous Year
Maguire Presides Over Tumultuous Year To say this past year was a roller coaster ride would be an understatement, NADA chairman Robert Maguire told conventiongoers at the opening session. Shortly after becoming chairman, NADA faced a major blow: the death of Frank McCarthy, NADAês highly regarded president of 33 years. Maguire worked with interim president […]
Read MoreArbitration Bill Expected To Pass This Year
Arbitration Bill Expected To Pass This Year NADA chief lobbyist Tom Greene, speaking at the Automotive Trade Association Executivesê (ATAE) annual pre-convention meeting, said heês very optimistic that the association-backed binding arbitration bill will pass Congress this year. NADA has called on the assistance of several very prestigious Washington law firms to help get the […]
Read MoreUSBritish Partnership is Steadfast, says John Major
USBritish Partnership is Steadfast, says John Major Americans can be assured that Great Britain will remain a steadfast ally and partner in the U.S. war against terrorism, former prime minister John Major told dealers. Recalling how the British cabinet was nearly wiped out when Downing Street came under missile attack during his administration, Major said, […]
Read MoreBudget Issues Dominate Maryland, Virginia Legislatures
Budget Issues Dominate Maryland, Virginia Legislatures The Maryland and Virginia General Assemblies are now in full swing, and the issue dominating both states is the budget or, more specifically, how to deal with serious shortfalls. The outcomes of these deliberations have the potential of impacting franchised new car dealers, and the watchword for dealers in […]
Read MoreDC Area Auto Tech Competition Puts Local Students to the Test
DC Area Auto Tech Competition Puts Local Students to the Test The Washington areaês most promising automotive minds will be put to the test in the Washington Area Automotive Technology Competition on February 13th, with the winners advancing to New York City and the chance to compete for over $3,000,000 in prizes. Hosted by WANADA […]
Read MoreWin A Dealer Innovation Award
Win A Dealer Innovation Award Dealers have until February 1 to nominate themselves for the USA Today Dealer Innovation Award. All NADA members are eligible, and the online application form is available at www.nada.usatoday.com. The first award will be presented at this year’s New York International Auto Show, and the top winner receives an all-expenses […]
Read MoreNADA Monthly Dealer Operations Commentary
NADA Monthly Dealer Operations Commentary Back to the Basics — Prospecting 101 Salespeople starting in the car business in the late ê70s or late ê80s began their careers in the midst of an economic downturn. This reality forced them to create their own traffic; relying solely on floor traffic doomed them to finish at the […]
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