Alex Perdikis Selected as WANADA’s 2026 TIME Dealer of the Year
WANADA is proud to announce that Alex Perdikis, president and owner of Koons Motors in Silver Spring, Maryland, has been selected as WANADA’s nominee for the 2027 TIME Dealer of...
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The WANADA Annual Meeting Is Right Around the Corner!
You won’t want to miss the 2026 edition of WANADA’s Annual Meeting, which will be returning to The Ritz-Carlton in Tysons Corner, VA this year. This year’s event will begin...
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Virginia Trade-In Reporting: A Reminder for Dealers and Customers
In a recent meeting with John O’Donnell & Joe Koch, Virginia DMV Commissioner Sandy Jack asked WANADA to help raise awareness about an important issue affecting vehicle owners and local...
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Maryland MVA Clarifies Trade-In Valuation Standards During Dealer Audits
During a recent Dealer Forum, Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) officials provided guidance on how trade-in values are evaluated during dealer audits. Under COMAR 11.15.33.05, MVA auditors may compare the...
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DC Area Automotive Sales Analysis
New vehicle registrations in the Washington region remained below last year's pace through the third quarter, though signs of stabilization are beginning to emerge. According to the latest edition of...
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Maryland MVA Updates
The following bullets are excerpted from Maryland MVA’s April 2026 “Talking Points” newsletter. We hope you find this information useful, and if you have a topic, you’d like us to...
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Optimist Club Honors Dealer Leader Morty Zetlin for Lifetime of Service
WANADA extends its congratulations to Morty Zetlin, chairman of Mercedes-Benz of Arlington and Mercedes-Benz of Alexandria, who was recently honored by the Optimist Club of Arlington in recognition of his...
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Save the Date: Tri-Association Reception at NADA 2027
If you'll be attending the 2027 NADA Show in Orlando, be sure to save the date for the annual Tri-Association Reception, hosted by WANADA, VADA, and MADA. REGISTER HERE Join...
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ADEI Graduation Draws Record Crowd and Highlights the Value of Apprenticeship
The Automobile Dealer Education Institute (ADEI) celebrated another successful year of workforce development on August 26 at Montgomery College's Gudelsky Institute for Technical Education, with the program's largest graduation ceremony...
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Gov. Wes Moore Focuses on Apprenticeships at WANADA/MADA Fundraiser
On Tuesday, September 1, WANADA and MADA held a joint fundraiser where Maryland Governor Wes Moore met with a strong turnout of dealer principals for an evening of candid discussion...
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