Contents Vol. 37 No. 1 2026 Officers CHAIRMAN Rick Curia (815) 288-4455 Ken Nelson Auto Group 1100 N. Galena Ave., Dixon, IL 61021 VICE CHAIRMAN Ryan Gremore (309) 664-1222 O’Brien Auto Group 1601 Fort Jesse Rd., Normal, IL 61761 SECRETARY/TREASURER Bob Federico (618) 254-1000 Federico Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram 1875 E. Edwardsville Rd., Wood River, IL 62095 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Joe McMahon (217) 753-0220 Illinois Automobile Dealers Association 300 W. Edwards St., Springfield, IL 62704 ©2026 The Illinois Automobile Dealers Association (IADA) | Memberlink Solutions DBA The newsLINK Group LLC. All rights reserved. Illinois Automobile Dealer News is published four times per year by The newsLINK Group LLC for IADA and is the official publication for this association. The information contained in this publication is intended to provide general information for review, consideration and education. The contents do not constitute legal advice and should not be relied on as such. If you need legal advice or assistance, it is strongly recommended that you contact an attorney as to your circumstances. The statements and opinions expressed in this publication are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily represent the views of IADA, its board of directors or the publisher. Likewise, the appearance of advertisements within this publication does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation of any product or service advertised. Illinois Automobile Dealer News is a collective work, and as such, some articles are submitted by authors who are independent of IADA. While a first-print policy is encouraged, in cases where this is not possible, every effort has been made to comply with any known reprint guidelines or restrictions. Content may not be reproduced or reprinted without prior written permission. For further information, please contact the publisher at (855) 747-4003. Illinois Automobile Dealers Association 300 W. Edwards St. Springfield, IL 62704 T (217) 753-0220 / F (217) 753-3424 IllinoisDealers.com Scan here to check out our interactive website at illinoisdealers.com! 16 10 12 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE 6 Powered by Partnership By Joe McMahon, Executive Director, IADA 8 The IADA-CVR Partnership A Cornerstone of Dealer Efficiency and Advocacy 10 Get Customers on the Road Faster With CVR By CVR 12 Avoid the Pitfalls of Vehicle Title Processing Backlog By John Alviggi, Director of Implementation and Client Operations, CVR 14 DMV Fee Accuracy Saves Time and Money By Greg James, Senior Director of Sales, CVR COUNSELOR’S CORNER 16 AI‑Driven Dealership Retailing 2026 What Illinois Auto Dealers Should Know By Julie Cardosi, Esq., Law Office of Julie A. Cardosi, P.C. 18 Five Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Transportation Partner By Central Dispatch 20 Why Valuations Matter The Key to Confident, Strategic Dealership Moves By Kostia Pho, Bilingual Marketing Coordinator & Copywriter, DSMA 22 Economists Expect Another Strong Year for Auto Retail By Truist Dealer Services 4 ILLINOIS AUTOMOBILE DEALER NEWS
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