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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently released its Fatal Analysis Reporting System figures for 2014, which show that traffic fatalities fell to a record low of 1.07 deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled. A total of 32,675 people died in motor vehicle crashes nationwide last...

For those who are active in social media, NJ CAR will be increasing its use of social media in order to provide members, colleagues and other contacts with more ways to receive information and communicate with NJ CAR.We invite anyone with a Facebook account to “LIKE” NJ CAR...

During its meeting on November 18, 2015, the NJ CAR Board of Trustees recognized Outgoing Chairman John Manganelli. John was presented with a plaque by Chairman Larry Kull (Burns-Kull Automotive Group) and NJ CAR President Jim Appleton. Other Senior Officers for the 2015-2016 association year include: Vice Chairman...

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill on November 18, 2015 that would revoke the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) 2013 auto lending guidance. The legislation (H.R. 1737- the Reforming CFPB Indirect Auto Financing Guidance Act), passed by a 332-96 vote.The CFPB’s 2013 guidance suggests lenders...

December 9, 2015 NJ CAR will be conducting a half-day Seminar for Service Managers and Service Advisors December 9, 2015, at the DoubleTree By Hilton (700 Hope Road, Eatontown, NJ 07724). Ken Carlson of ManageRite will provide all registrants with proven tips on selling more service.TURNING THE...

After receiving overwhelming demand and selling out its November 18-20, 2015, Motor Vehicle Title Clerk Certification Program, NJ CAR has scheduled one final 2015 session of its very popular training. The course will be held December 7-9, 2015, in Edison. Individuals who successfully complete this Program will have...