2024 Annual Report 1 2024 GLANCDA Annual Report
2 2024 ANNUAL REPORT PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 03 Keeping GLANCDA Strong By Jeanne Brewer, President, GLANCDA 04 GLANCDA Board of Directors and Staff 06 GLANCDA Events Recap 09 Economic Impact ©2025 The Greater Los Angeles New Car Dealers Association (GLANCDA) | The newsLINK Group LLC. All rights reserved. Content may not be reproduced or reprinted without prior written permission. For further information, please contact the publisher at (855) 747-4003.
2024 Annual Report 3 Keeping GLANCDA Strong As we enjoy the hot days of summer, I want to take a moment to thank all of our GLANCDA members for your continued support. Your partnership keeps us strong and allows us to focus on the issues that matter most to our dealerships, our employees and our customers. Workforce development continues to be a big priority. So far this year, we’ve co‑hosted several career fairs and job information events where student technicians connected directly with our dealerships to explore career paths. At two of these events, we also held live technician skills competitions — giving students a chance to show off their growing skills. To reward their hard work and help them move closer to employment in our industry, we awarded Snap-on Tool gift cards ranging from $250 to $1,000 per student, helping them invest in the tools they need for success. GLANCDA also continues to serve as your voice at every level of government. Earlier this month, we represented LA County dealers at BizFed Los Angeles Sacramento Days, where state legislators discussed major issues like energy, AI growth, transportation, budget challenges, affordability and pro-business advocacy. In particular, we’ve been actively supporting our state association’s efforts to modernize California’s document processing fee, bringing it in line with today’s real-world costs and consistent with what dealerships in all 49 other states are able to charge. These are the kinds of issues that directly impact your bottom line — and we’re proud to help make sure your concerns are heard. For any rooftops that aren’t yet part of GLANCDA, now is the time to join and have a seat at the table. Membership is just $300 per rooftop, and the deadline to renew or enroll is fast approaching: July 30. Your support strengthens our collective voice and allows us to continue delivering the advocacy, workforce programs and networking opportunities that benefit every new car dealer in Los Angeles County. Thank you again to all of our nearly 300 rooftops for your ongoing commitment. Enjoy a safe and successful summer, and I look forward to seeing many of you at our upcoming events. Warm regards, Jeanne Brewer President, GLANCDA PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE By Jeanne Brewer President, GLANCDA Your partnership keeps us strong and allows us to focus on the issues that matter most to our dealerships, our employees and our customers.
4 GLANCDA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jeanne Brewer President Acura of Glendale Evan Ellis Vice President Alfa Romeo and Fiat of Glendale Peter Smith Secretary-Treasurer Bob Smith Toyota Howard Tenenbaum Immediate Past President Porsche Woodland Hills Peter Browning Director Browning Automotive Group John Davis Director Glenn E Thomas Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Board of Directors and Staff
2024 Annual Report 5 Rinaldi Halim Director Sierra Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Robb Hernandez Director Camino Real Chevrolet Brad Mugg Director Honda of Downtown Los Angeles Tim Smith Director Bob Smith BMW Mini Ian Thomas Director Thomas Acura STAFF Bob Smith Executive Director Greater Los Angeles New Car Dealers Association Kelly Edwards Administrator California Advocates Management Services Joe Berberich Legal Counsel Manning, Leaver, Bruder & Berberich
6 Sparking Meaningful Conversation Immediate Past President Howard Tenenbaum and Featured Speaker Rick Caruso engage in a candid and insightful conversation at the 2025 GLANCDA Annual Luncheon. Held in the elegant ballroom of the Sheraton Universal Hotel, the discussion delved into timely industry topics with depth and professionalism. The luncheon brought together a diverse audience, sparking meaningful dialogue and fresh perspectives. GLANCDA EVENTS RECAP Honoring Excellence Joe Agruso of Van Nuys High School is recognized with the GLANCDA Lifetime Service Award during the 2025 GLANCDA Annual Luncheon. Celebrated for his outstanding contributions to career and technical education as a high school automotive technician instructor, Joe’s dedication has left a lasting impact on generations of students. Wearing the iconic SkillsUSA red jacket, he embodied the spirit of mentorship, achievement and celebration that defined the event.
2024 Annual Report 7 LA Auto Show Job Fair Draws a Full House Hosted by GLANCDA and the CNCDA Foundation, the Los Angeles New Car & Truck Dealer Job Fair, held during the 2024 LA Auto Show, drew a packed crowd of students and job seekers eager to explore careers in the automotive industry. Accelerating Futures: Cerritos College Automotive Career Day Cerritos College recently hosted CNCDA Foundation LA Automotive Technology Career Day, bringing students face-to-face with industry professionals for an inspiring look into careers in automotive technology. On stage, GLANCDA Executive Director Bob Smith energized the crowd, while a panel of student technicians shared their personal experiences and goals. Driving the Future Forward Students took part in a hands-on Kia EV9 Technology Course during the CNCDA Foundation LA Automotive Technology Career Day. They gained firsthand experience with cutting-edge electric vehicle systems in Cerritos College’s state-of-the-art automotive classroom. Led by an industry expert and supported by real-world training tools, the session offered invaluable insight into the future of automotive technology.
8 Driving Careers Forward GLANCDA Executive Director Bob Smith, CNCDA Foundation President Kim McPhaul and Program Coordinator Sonny Davey welcomed students to the Student Technician Career Information and Job Fair Meeting during the 2024 LA Auto Show. Hosted by GLANCDA and the CNCDA Foundation, the event connected future automotive technicians with career opportunities and industry leaders, highlighting both organizations’ dedication to workforce development. Gearing Up for Success Ellis Family Stores engaged with aspiring technicians, highlighting opportunities with top brands like Dodge, Jeep, Ram and Fiat. Based in Glendale, California, the team showcased a clear path from classroom to career in the automotive industry.
2024 Annual Report 9 Economic IMPACT
10 FRANCHISED NEW VEHICLE DEALERSHIPS 2024 ECONOMIC IMPACT Employment & Payroll PER DEALER INDUSTRY Full-Time Employees 114 32,262 Part-Time Employees 3 849 Change in Full-Time Employment from 2023 to 2024 1 396 Payroll $11,930,855 $3,376,431,965 Employee Benefits (Social Security and Medicare) $1,202,131 $340,203,073 % of Dealerships That Provide Access to Health Insurance for Employees and Dependents 97% 97% Vehicle Sales PER DEALER INDUSTRY New Retail Units 1,547 437,801 New Fleet Units 161 45,563 New Total Units 1,708 483,364 Used Retail Units 716 202,628 Used Wholesale Units 339 95,937 Los Angeles County
2024 Annual Report 11 Dealership Sales PER DEALER INDUSTRY New Vehicle Sales $90,576,383 $25,633,116,389 Average Cost Per New Vehicle Sold $53,031 $53,031 Used Vehicle Sales $29,314,945 $8,296,129,435 Average Cost Per Used Vehicle Sold $27,787 $27,787 Service Department Sales $7,319,553 $2,071,433,499 Parts and Accessories Sales $9,910,461 $2,804,660,463 F&I Department Sales $4,522,312 $1,279,814,296 Other Department Sales $2,151,850 $608,973,550 Taxes PER DEALER INDUSTRY Federal Payroll Taxes $3,125,346 $884,472,918 State Payroll Taxes $800,797 $226,625,551 Real Estate Taxes $171,700 $48,591,100 State Sales Tax $8,666,822 $2,452,710,626 Other State and Local Business Taxes and Fees $102,356 $28,966,748 Average Number of Franchises at Dealership 1.4 1.4 Dealership Sales Total PER DEALER $143,795,504 INDUSTRY $40,694,127,632 Personal and Dealership Contributions to Charitable and Civic Organizations PER DEALER $70,778 INDUSTRY $20,030,174
Service Technicians PER DEALER INDUSTRY Service Technicians Employed at Dealerships 31 8,773 Additional Service Technicians Needed 3 3 % of Repair Work Recalls 10% 10% % of Repair Work Warranty 27% 27% % of Repair Work Customer Pay 63% 63% Repair Orders 25,339 7,170,937 Los Angeles Electric Vehicle Market PER DEALER INDUSTRY Planned Spending on EV Infrastructure Between 2023 and 2025 $354,000 $100,182,000 % of Techs Who Are Certified for EV Servicing 57% 57% Advertising Expenditures PER DEALER $1,072,070 INDUSTRY $303,395,810 Total Spent for Products and Services From Other California Businesses PER DEALER $4,028,798 INDUSTRY $1,140,149,834
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