MDOT Dealer Survey on ADAS
The Maryland Department of Transportation of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration wants to learn how it can help support Dealers with sharing consumer information on Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). What are Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)? ADAS are automotive technology features that have the potential to reduce traffic crashes tied to human error and save lives. […]
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 MoreReminder: Special Vehicle Registration Procedures for Foreign Missions
Dealerships selling or leasing vehicles to members of foreign missions should be aware of the unique registration process handled exclusively by the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Foreign Missions (OFM). Local DMVs in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia do not process vehicle titles or registrations for foreign diplomats or embassies. Before completing a sale […]
Read MorePresident Trump Signs CARB CRA Resolutions into Law
In a major win for the nation’s franchised auto and truck dealers, President Trump has signed into law three Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions that nullify the Biden-era Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) waivers allowing California to impose its own, more aggressive vehicle emissions and zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandates. The CRA resolutions—championed by NADA and the […]
Read MoreUpdates from Maryland MVA
The following reminders and updates appeared in the most recent newsletter from Maryland MVA and have been included in full below in case you missed them: Business Portal Notifications and Letters It is important to monitor the business portal daily as there are numerous types of notifications and letters that are issued by the MVA. […]
Read MoreUpdates from Virginia Motor Vehicle Dealer Board on Approved Background Check Vendors
The MVDB has been in communication with Hireology and Accurate as it relates to the requirements to be formally reinstated as an approved provider of background screening services. They have received an extension of authorization while we confirm that their products and services meet the standards of the MVDB. Therefore, you may continue to use […]
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 MoreFranchise System Under Fire: Automakers Call for Rollback of State Protections, NADA Responds Forcefully
In recent comments to the U.S. Department of Justice’s Anticompetitive Regulations Task Force, the Alliance for Automotive Innovation (The Alliance)—representing most major automakers—argued that state franchise laws are anti-competitive, inflate vehicle and warranty repair costs, and restrict consumer choice. This marks an aggressive escalation in the ongoing battle over the future of auto retailing and […]
Read MoreASE Prep Classes Conclude First Successful Session
WANADA recently wrapped up its first round of ASE Certification Prep Classes, held Thursday evenings this spring at Montgomery College’s Rockville campus. The pilot program enrolled over 100 dealership technicians from across the region, offering them structured instruction, hands-on review, and exam strategies to help them succeed on their ASE exams. Initial feedback has been […]
Read MoreNew Maryland Registration Fees & Taxes Eff. July 1
The Maryland General Assembly has approved a series of changes to vehicle registration fees and taxes, set to take effect on July 1, 2025. These changes include modest increases to registration costs for certain vehicle classes and updates to excise tax calculations. Dealership staff are encouraged to review the updated fee structure and ensure customers […]
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