Breakfast with Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman
WANADA members are invited to join us for a special breakfast with Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 8:30–10:00 AM at DARCARS 355 Toyota of Rockville (15625 Frederick Road, Rockville, MD). Comptroller Lierman, the 34th State Comptroller of Maryland, will share her priorities and recent successes on behalf of families, communities, […]
Read MoreJoe Koch Elected to WRAP Board of Directors
WANADA is proud to announce that Joe Koch, WANADA’s Vice President of Operations, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP). Koch succeeds former WRAP Chairman John O’Donnell, representing WANADA, a co-founding organization of the regional nonprofit dedicated to traffic safety and the prevention of drunk and […]
Read MorePrepare Your Technicians for Success with WANADA’s ASE Prep Classes!
If ASE certifications can help you strengthen relationships with your factory (OEM) and demonstrate your commitment to employee development, ADEI is offering its final Prep Classes for 2025. We’re also holding the Q4 Service Advisor class for 2025. If you’d like to increase hours per RO, enhance communication with your clients, and improve CSI, this […]
Read MoreComplyAuto: Maryland Data Privacy Law in Effect
The Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA) was signed into law in May 2024 and went into effect on October 1, 2025. The MODPA grants Maryland residents broad rights over their personal data and imposes strict requirements on covered businesses, including data minimization and processing limits. MODPA applies to entities doing business in Maryland or […]
Read MoreSave the Date: 2025 WANADA Annual Meeting
Mark your calendars now! The 2025 WANADA Annual Meeting will take place on the evening of Thursday, November 13, at the Smithsonian Museum of American History in Washington, DC. This year’s event promises an inspiring program and an elegant setting in one of the nation’s most iconic museums. More details, including keynote speakers and registration […]
Read MoreMelanie Funkhouser Awarded WANADA’s TIME Dealer of Year
WANADA congratulates Melanie Funkhouser, President and CEO of Fair Oaks Motors, Inc., on her nomination for the 2026 TIME Dealer of the Year Award—one of the most prestigious honors in the retail automotive industry. Funkhouser is among just 47 dealers nationwide selected for this year’s recognition, which celebrates excellence in business performance and deep-rooted commitment […]
Read MoreWANADA Around the Beltway (and the World)
WANADA leadership has engaged with a number of important officials and events over the past few weeks. A few were even photo-worthy. Click the Bulletin button below to see!
Read MoreBreakfast with Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman
WANADA members are invited to join us for a special breakfast with Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 8:30–10:00 AM at DARCARS 355 Toyota of Rockville (15625 Frederick Road, Rockville, MD). Comptroller Lierman, the 34th State Comptroller of Maryland, will share her priorities and recent successes on behalf of families, communities, […]
Read MoreMaryland Online Data Privacy Act and MVA Updates
Below we have included reminders and updates that appeared in the most recent newsletter from Maryland MVA and have been included in full in case you missed them. Before the MVA updates, however, we have included an overview of the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA), how it could affect your dealership, and how it […]
Read MoreSave the Date: 2025 WANADA Annual Meeting
Mark your calendars now! The 2025 WANADA Annual Meeting will take place on the evening of Thursday, November 13, at the Smithsonian Museum of American History in Washington, DC. This year’s event promises an inspiring program and an elegant setting in one of the nation’s most iconic museums. More details, including keynote speakers and registration […]
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