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According to the annual Automotive Franchise Activity Report, produced by automotive consulting firm, Urban Science, the average number of new vehicle sales per U.S. dealership rose 4.8% in 2015 to 966 units. That is the fourth consecutive annual record.The study also found that last year was the sixth...

The U.S. Department of Transportation has joined with 18 automakers to explore new ways to further improve automotive safety. The industry-wide commitment comes after more than 100 million vehicles have faced some sort of recall over the past two years, shattering previous records. The cooperative effort between government...

NJ CAR is committed to helping dealers develop a workplace safety culture that becomes second nature. Don’t wait until an accident happens to focus on safety. Reduce the chance of injury and protect your bottom line with simple, common-sense changes.There may come a time in your workday when...

Participants Receive Two Complimentary ReportsWith a retail workforce topping 1 million employees and the auto industry poised for sales growth, new car dealerships now more than ever need to focus on hiring and keeping talented employees. To help dealerships stay competitive, the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA)...

An amendment to New Jersey’s Sales & Use Tax Act went into effect on February 1, 2016, reducing the sales tax rate on all boats and water vessels (including jet skis and wave runners) to 3.5%, with a cap of $20,000. This represents a 50% exemption from the...

AFIP Certification Class & Exam - February 19 & 23, 2016F&I Departments are often the source of devastating lawsuits, hefty fines and under reputation-ruining media scrutiny. NJ CAR’s AFIP Certification Program provides the tools and education necessary to keep your dealership compliant...