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Do Not Be Fooled By Anyone Asking For InformationAbout Your Energy Bills Or Other Products And ServicesAll employees should be advised not to discuss any dealership business—“energy” or otherwise—over the phone or even with walk-ins. Do not provide any information (current suppliers’ names, invoice amounts or usage,...

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) held a one-day public workshop on January 19, 2016, to discuss and accept comments on various issues related to auto retailing. The workshop, consisting of presentations and discussion that focused on the following topics: (1) the regulation of dealer location; (2) laws relating...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently reported that automakers recalled 51.26 million vehicles in 2015 in 868 campaigns—both industry records. NHTSA also reported that research into improving recall campaigns has found that consumers who receive recall notices too often make their own risk assessments about whether...

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)...