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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,...

Dealers must make sure that any number they are calling, for telemarketing purposes, is NOT included on the National “Do-Not-Call” (DNC) registry. As a reminder, any dealer seeking to access the DNC registry must first register with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and, if applicable, must annually pay...

October 4, 2016High Gross Sales Training Workshop Gross Profit…It’s yours to keep or give away. Sales Associates will learn to present numbers to customers with confidence, a positive attitude, and help make buyers enthusiastic about the transaction.The Workshop costs $229...

According to Experian Automotive, the total balance of all outstanding auto loans reached $1.027 trillion between April 1 and June 30, the second consecutive quarter that it surpassed the $1-trillion mark. Unfortunately, 30 and 60-day delinquency rates also rose in the second quarter.The average new car loan was...

NJ CAR is proud to announce that W. Rodman Ryan, CEO of the Open Road Auto Group and Ryan Automotive LLC, was recently selected as New Jersey’s 2017 TIME Dealer of the Year (TDOY) Award winner. The TDOY recognizes new vehicle dealers in the United States for exceptional...