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Click on the image below to watch a short video about NJ CAR's latest Economic Impact Study. The New Jersey Coalition of Automotive Retailers (NJ CAR) is pleased to share our 2026 Economic Impact Study, which highlights the vital role New Jersey’s local franchised...

NJ CAR President Laura Perrotta was a panelist at The Auto Leadership Summit hosted by CBT News in Washington, D.C. earlier today. The event brought together dealer leaders, legal experts, policymakers and compliance specialists to discuss pricing transparency, advertising compliance, F&I...

The NJ CAR-backed Assembly bill A4050, was voted out of the full Assembly today with a unanimous vote of 79-0 (see roster image). The bill now awaits further consideration in the New Jersey Senate. This important legislation would create a provisional dealer license...

Earlier today, Larson Ford held a 70th anniversary celebration in its Lakewood showroom. NJ CAR staff were honored to join the Larson family and the employees that helped them reach this milestone. Founded in March 1956 by Paul Larson, Sr. (the youngest Ford dealer in...

          Following last week's testimony before the Assembly Transportation Committee, NJ CAR President Laura Perrotta, today, testified in front of the Assembly Appropriations Committee in support of Assembly bill 

NJ CAR President Laura Perrotta testified this morning before the Assembly Transportation Committee in support of Assembly bill A4050, which would create a provisional dealer license and provide common sense-relief to franchised dealers facing minor issues when processing license applications. Laura...