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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TRENTON, NJ Sept. 11, 2025 — The New Jersey Coalition of Automotive Retailers (NJ CAR) proudly applauds Governor Phil Murphy for signing into law S3309/A4380, the “Motor Vehicle Open Recall Notice and Fair Compensation Act”. This landmark legislation represents a major victory for New Jersey consumers, dealers,...

NJ CAR is once again partnering with The Valerie Fund for The Road Ahead campaign to raise $300,000 in support of more than 6,500 children battling cancer and blood disorders. This initiative directly benefits families across New Jersey by funding personalized medical, emotional, and psychosocial care provided by The...

Laura Perrotta, NJ CAR President recently spoke with CBT News about NJ CAR’s Technician Advancement Program (TAP) and how the program is tackling the auto tech crisis in New Jersey. Check out the CBT News video and story for more.

  NJ CAR would like to recognize Regional Vice President Southern Region of the NJ CAR Executive Committee David Kull, President and Dealer Principal at Burns Honda and Avalon Honda for being selected as New Jersey’s 2026 TIME Dealer of the Year (TDOY)...

Tom DeFelice, III, NJ CAR NextGen Chairman was named an Automotive News 40 Under 40 honoree. Check out article at 2025 40 Under 40 honoree: Tom DeFelice III – Automotive News. NJ CAR is honored to recognize Tom with an ad in this week’s...

In light of the July 29th joint media event held by NJ CAR and NJDOL at Honda of Toms River to celebrate the Pre-Apprenticeship in Career Education (PACE) grant awarded to NJ CAR’s Technician Advancement Program (TAP) by NJDOL, check out the video below to learn more about TAP in a short highlight reel from...