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Mark Pellegrino, President and Dealer Principal at Pellegrino Auto Group, was recently selected as New Jersey’s 2025 TIME Dealer of the Year (TDOY) award winner. Mark is recognized for his exceptional industry accomplishments, as well as his commitment to community service. He will be honored at the 108th annual...

The New Jersey Division of Taxation (“Division”) has clarified that the new ST-4ZEV - Partial Exemption Certificate and Sales Tax Worksheet must be retained in the deal jacket for at least four (4) years in case of audit.   The revised ST-4ZEV now requires the signature of the customer. The previous...

NJ CAR recently hosted a 15-minute webinar focused on the Coalition's Energy Program and provided an update on the current energy market and how it impacts the dealership's bottom line. Review the webinar slides HERE. Click below to view a recording of the webinar:

NJ CAR previously announced that the Division of Taxation (e.g., “the Division”) began phasing out the Sales and Use Tax exemption on retail purchases of zero emission vehicles (ZEVs). This phase-out process will occur in two stages: Beginning October 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, a tax rate of...

Earlier this week, the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee unanimously advanced legislation that would require motor vehicle inspection facilities to provide written notice to vehicle owners detailing all open recalls applicable to their vehicle at the time of inspection. The bill, sponsored by Senators Patrick Diegnan and Gordon Johnson, would...

Today's 15-minute webinar focused on the PlugStar Electric Vehicle Training program. This all-in-one approach to EV sales training provides certification, ongoing support and much more to help dealers drive more EV sales. Review the webinar slides HERE. Click below to view a recording of the webinar: