Maryland MVA Updates
Our friends at Maryland MVA have provided the following updates: Vehicle Services – Tips & Reminders The Affidavit in Lieu of a Title form (VR-449A) is to be used when the current Maryland title is not available, but a previous Maryland title was submitted to the dealer. The form must be accompanied by the older […]
Read MoreSoberRide Holiday Campaign Kicks Off
The Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) will again operate its Holiday SoberRide® campaign nightly from 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m., December 19, 2025 through January 1, 2026, helping keep local roads safe during one of the highest-risk periods for impaired driving. During the campaign, area residents age 21 and older may use the Lyft app […]
Read MoreWANADA Remains National Leader in Combating Dealership Crime
WANADA has established itself as a national leader in combating dealership-related crimes—particularly fraud and theft—through proactive engagement with law enforcement and dealer education. During the early days of COVID, WANADA became the first dealer association in the country to launch a regular fraud and theft alert system, creating a vital communication link between dealership staff […]
Read MoreAuto Outlook Report for DC Region
Washington Area new-vehicle sales continued to climb through October, with registrations up 5% year-to-date compared to 2024. Light trucks drove the growth, rising 7.7%, while car registrations fell 4.1%, reflecting ongoing consumer preference for SUVs and crossovers. Japanese brands strengthened their lead, now holding 46.8% market share, while domestic brands slipped slightly to 26.3%. Among […]
Read MoreWANADA Around the Beltway
Clockwise, from top left: WANADA President John O’Donnell, MD Del. Courtney Watson, MD Del. Marc Korman, John Porcari, Fmr. MD DOT Secretary, MADA Chairman Sam Weaver of Chevy Chase Cars and WANADA Chairman Jamie Darvish of DARCARS; Joe Koch with Prince George’s County Councilwoman Jolene Ivey and U.S. Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-MD); John O’Donnell and [...] Read MoreVirginia Elections Report
Virginia’s 2025 elections have reshaped the political landscape in Richmond, creating significant implications for auto dealers across the DC metro area. On November 4, voters delivered a decisive victory for Democrats, electing Abigail Spanberger as Virginia’s first female governor with 57% of the vote. Democrats also secured wins for Lieutenant Governor Ghazala Hashmi and Attorney […]
Read MoreMaryland MVA Updates
Our friends at Maryland MVA have provided the following updates: Vehicle Services – Tips & Reminders When processing a T2 (new title with transfer tags), please complete the title transaction, and the transfer of the registration can be uploaded to the portal. A new registration will be mailed to the customer. Please remember to upload […]
Read MoreThanksgiving Hours Signs Available for Print
Happy Thanksgiving from WANADA! Dealers can now download and print holiday hours signs for Thanksgiving at the following link: Thanksgiving Day Sign.
Read MoreWANADA Annual Meeting: Leadership, Laughter, and Legacy
WANADA hosted its Annual Meeting last Thursday evening at the iconic National Building Museum, bringing together 200 distinguished attendees from across the automotive industry and government. The event celebrated leadership transitions, honored long-standing service, and featured engaging entertainment and discussion. Highlights included the installation of new WANADA Board members Ned Doetsch of Apple Ford and […]
Read MoreMoCo Business Hall of Fame Honors Jack Fitzgerald
The late Jack Fitzgerald, founder of Fitzgerald Auto Malls, was posthumously honored this week at the 13th Annual Montgomery County Business Hall of Fame (MCBHOF) induction ceremony, held at The Universities at Shady Grove Conference Center. The event, presented by EagleBank and Grossberg Company LLP CPAs, celebrates business leaders who have made significant contributions to […]
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