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New Jersey’s retail automotive industry represents a major economic force in the State’s overall economy, generating tens of thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in employment earnings, and State and local taxes. The economic impact of the industry is chronicled in a comprehensive report that will soon...

The NJ CAR Board of Trustees held its organizational meeting on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, and acted on a slate of officers submitted by the Nominating Committee. Elected to lead the association for the upcoming year, which begins November 1, 2017, are:Chairman:Robert J. LarsonLarson Ford, Inc.Ocean CountyVice Chairman:Leonard...

Saturday, July 15, 2017Nearly 40 dealerships have signed up to participate in the first-ever New Jersey Dealers Care USO Barbecue for the Troops event. All New Jersey dealerships are invited to volunteer to host a community barbecue on Saturday, July 15, 2017. The purpose of the event...

President Donald Trump, in a recent interview with Bloomberg News, said he would consider an increase in the “Gas Tax” to help pay for highway construction and repairs around the country. The federal government currently finances the Highway Trust Fund with an 18.4 cents per gallon tax on...

According to the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute, the average fuel economy of new light vehicles sold in the U.S. in April rose to 25.3 mpg, up 0.1 mpg from 25.2 mpg in March 2017. While the month-to-month increase is small, the average fuel economy has risen...

May 22 & 23, 2017Don’t Miss NJ CAR’s Two-Day F&I Manager Boot CampNJ CAR will be hosting a two-day F&I Manager Boot Camp with Ken Carlson of Manage Rite, Inc. and Judy Vann Karstadt of JV Solutions, on May 22...