Latest News Stories

Impact On Auto Loans Is Minor But Credit Scores Critical To Getting The Best RateThe Federal Reserve recently announced it was raising its key interest rate by 25-basis-points for the third time this year and reiterated its forecast for three additional rate hikes in 2018. Certain consumer...

In October 2016, legislation was passed that contained several State tax changes. At the time, New Jersey’s Gas Tax was increased by $.23/gallon and the State’s 7% Sales Tax was reduced to 6.875%. Effective January 1, 2018, the Sales Tax rate will be reduced again to 6.625%.Dealerships should...

January 24, 2018 In Monroe Township, NJEmployment Outlook 2018:Harassment & Marijuana In The Workplace-What Every Dealer Needs To KnowNJ CAR will be hosting a FREE half-day seminar on January 24, 2018, at Forsgate Country Club (375 Forsgate Drive, Monroe Township, NJ...

For your information and use in business and personal planning and scheduling, listed below are the legal holidays for 2018 as set by New Jersey and federal statutes:#* Monday, January 1 New Year’s Day#* Monday, January 15 Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday#* Monday, February 19Presidents’ Day# Friday, April...

New vehicle sales are expected to end the year on a strong note, with December 2017 sales expected to show a 14% increase from November 2017, according to Edmunds.com, which forecasts that nearly 1.6 million new cars and trucks will be sold in the U.S. this month. While...

For those who are active in social media, particularly Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, we encourage dealer members, employees, colleagues and other contacts to connect with NJ CAR in order to receive information and communications in as many ways as possible.We invite anyone with a Facebook account to “LIKE”...