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Volkswagen AG has agreed to pay up to $1.2 billion to its 652 U.S. dealers as compensation for the emissions-cheating scheme uncovered last year. Dealers will receive an average payout of $1.85 million apiece in the settlement, according to filings made Friday in U.S. District Court in San...

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. You can reduce the chance of injury and protect your bottom line with simple, common-sense changes.When employees take the time to use...

October 13, 2016Wage & Hour Law WorkshopThis Workshop will focus on issues auto retailers must wrestle with to ensure compliance with complicated and sometimes conflicting federal and State wage and hour laws. We will begin with a quick overview of...

After six consecutive years of gains in U.S. new vehicle sales, it seems automotive sales are leveling off. Industry analysts say that September sales will be down slightly (between 2% and 8%) from the same month in 2015, the second consecutive month of year-over-year declines.Forecasts call for a...

In an effort to boost recall repair rates, the National Highway Transportation & Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed that manufacturers be required to notify owners of vehicle recalls electronically through emails, text messages or other digital tools.Recall notices sent via first-class mail would still be required, but under...

A Dealer Guide to the Updated OSHA HazCom Standard (L22) is now available at no charge to NADA and ATD members at the NADA University website (http://universityonline.nada.org/login.aspx). The new guide explains compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazard Communication (HazCom) Standard, which requires employers,...