At the end of September, Executive Director, Tom Brandis, Board Member, Melissa Rowan, and Deputy Executive Director, Kathy Sabaski, attended the NIADA National Policy Conference in Washington, DC. Here's how they are working for you, the small businesses that keep our country running.
The U.S. House Appropriations Committee recently delayed enforcing the FTC's CARS Rule until September 30, 2025. While this provides some breathing room, independent auto dealers should begin preparing to ensure compliance when the rule takes effect.
Experts discuss recent incidents and how dealers can protect their businesses. “This is a huge wake-up call for everyone in our industry,” dealership consultant Todd Caputo says. “You have to have a playbook or manual to open up when something like this occurs.”
The Pennsylvania General Assembly is in a race to complete its current two-year session before November 30, as any unpassed bills will expire and need to be reintroduced next year. The House's legislative schedule was delayed until late September/early October due to special elections needed to fill two vacant Democrat seats, which will impact the chamber's majority balance. With only nine voting days in the House and twelve in the Senate this fall, the Assembly must focus on key issues such as managing abandoned vehicles, preventing catalytic converter theft, and expediting junk vehicle titling.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the filing of a lawsuit against New Jersey business for the alleged unlicensed sale of used automobiles in Pennsylvania.
This final-form regulation is intended to improve, enhance, and update the unfair or deceptive acts or practices regulations governing the automotive industry.
The NIADA Policy Conference is the used car industry’s and independent dealers’ opportunity to speak with one voice to legislators in Washington, D.C. The NIADA Policy Conference is Sept. 23-25 at the Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City.
A Pennsylvania man was recently sentenced to 30 months in prison after being convicted in a federal court of tampering with an odometer and forging vehicle titles.
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