2026 Pub. 25 Issue 3

President’s Message: The Power of Partnership	6
Chairman’s Message: The Value of the Franchise System	7
NADA Director’s Message: NADA Advocacy Update	9
How Aged Inventory Quietly Drains Your Front-End Gross	12
Why Dealerships Need Independent Document Scanning Solutions	13
Navigating the 2026 FTC Dealer Advertising Crackdown	14
Energy Infrastructure Upgrades	15
Automotive Dealerships Are Cybercrime Targets	16
Spotting the New Wave of Fraud Before the Car is Stolen	17
F&I as the Profit Anchor in an Affordability-Driven Market	19
Protecting Margin in a Softer Market	20
Factory Reset Isn’t Enough to Ensure Vehicle Data Privacy	21
New Jersey Energy Costs Keep Rising	22
Thank You NADA PAC Contributors	23
NJ CAR & Dealers Making a Difference	24
NJ CAR Recognizes Dealerships That Have Contributed to CAR PAC in 2026	28
Every Dealership Should Be a Member of NJ CARPOOL	30

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