LETTER FROM THE CHAIRWOMAN Forging Ahead Dear Dealer, As my term in office as 2023-2024 CATA chairwoman comes to an end and I transition to chairwoman of the 2025 Chicago Auto Show, I would like to reflect on the many challenges we faced and our successes during the past year. We began the year with our crucial warranty reimbursement provisions under attack from two sides. First, Volkswagen filed suit in federal court to declare the new warranty provisions unconstitutional. The CATA worked with the Office of the Illinois Attorney General and IADA to assist the AG in its Motion to Dismiss the complaint. We were awarded for our efforts on May 6, 2024, when Judge John Tharp, Jr. dismissed the case without prejudice. Shortly after the lawsuit was filed, the CATA learned that the Governor’s Office was considering a legislative move to repeal the warranty reimbursement provisions during the fall veto session. With CATA encouragement and direction, our dealer members and their technicians contacted their state representatives in droves, and the repeal never materialized. Suffice it to say that the CATA will continue to be on guard against any further repeal effort. As a prelude to the 2024 Chicago Auto Show, the CATA conducted its second Chicago Drives Electric event in September, which included 40 EV vehicles and saw 1,437 registered test drives from over 3,600 attendees. Chicago Drives Electric showcased electric vehicles from Cadillac, Ford, Kia, Audi, Nissan, Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo, BMW and Hyundai. 10
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