WRAP’s Super Bowl SoberRide® Campaign Delivers Record Impact
WANADA partner Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) reported a highly successful Super Bowl weekend for its SoberRide® program, providing 1,228 free safe rides across the Washington metropolitan area and potentially preventing more than a thousand impaired driving incidents. During its eight-hour operating window—from 8:00 p.m. Sunday, February 8 through 4:00 a.m. Monday, February 9—the program […]
Read MoreLooking Back at the 2026 NADA Show
The 2026 NADA Show in Las Vegas once again delivered a powerful mix of celebration, connection, and forward-looking insight for franchised dealers across the country—and WANADA members were prominently featured throughout the event. One of the proudest moments for the Washington-area dealer community was the national recognition of Melanie Funkhouser of Fair Oaks Chrysler Jeep […]
Read MoreShow Opening, Weather Challenges, and a Strong Finish
The 2026 Washington, DC Auto Show opened with strong consumer interest and finished on a high note, delivering excellent attendance across the final weekend despite bitterly cold temperatures and weather challenges earlier in the week. Opening weekend drew enthusiastic crowds eager to explore new vehicle debuts, expanded exhibitor participation, and interactive experiences throughout the show […]
Read MoreTag & Title Seminar Highlights Compliance and Best Practices
As part of the 2026 Washington, DC Auto Show week, WANADA successfully hosted its Tag & Title Seminar, continuing its long-standing commitment to providing dealership staff with practical, compliance-focused education. Presented in partnership with the National Independent Vehicle Title Agents (NIVTA), the seminar addressed current regulatory requirements, evolving titling and registration processes, and best practices […]
Read MoreLast Chance: Join Us at the NADA Show in Las Vegas!
Join associations from Virginia, Maryland, and the Washington area for our joint reception in Las Vegas! Registration is open here. VADA/MADA/WANADA Reception Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026 The Wynn Hotel | Pomerol Room 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Read MoreSteny Says Sayonara
John O’Donnell and Joe Koch represented WANADA at the Maryland Democrats’ event in Annapolis on January 13, where Congressman Steny Hoyer formally announced his retirement. Throughout his career, Congressman Hoyer has been a respected voice on transportation and economic policy, and a valued partner to the automotive industry.
Read MoreMD MVA Talking Points
The following bullets are excerpted from Maryland MVA’s January 2026 “Talking Points” newsletter. We hope you find this information useful, and if you have a topic, you’d like us to cover in a future newsletter, please send it to Kristin Orlando-Dillahunt at korlando@mdot.maryland.gov. Vehicle Services – Tips & Reminders When processing a title and registration […]
Read MorePublic Policy Day Anchors Opening of DC Auto Show
The 2026 Washington, DC Auto Show once again demonstrated why it is recognized as the automotive industry’s premier Public Policy Show, beginning the week with a robust Public Policy Day and a series of dealer-focused events that set the tone for a successful run at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Public Policy Day brought […]
Read MoreAuto Outlook Report for DC Region
Washington Area new retail registrations rose 3.4% year-to-date (YTD) through November 2025 to 202,715, even as October–November volumes ran 5.4% below the same period last year. Light trucks continued to power the market (+6.1% YTD), while car registrations declined 5.9%. Powertrain mix shifted notably: hybrids climbed to 19.6% share as gasoline fell to 63.2%, with […]
Read MoreDon’t Miss WANADA’s Upcoming Events!
As we head into a busy and exciting season for the industry, WANADA is pleased to highlight three upcoming events designed to inform, connect, and engage our dealer and kindred-line members. From exclusive networking at the Washington, DC Auto Show to educational programming and national-level association collaboration, we encourage members to take advantage of these […]
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