we got at the Saratoga event with NextGen leaders was invaluable. Absolutely worth every penny.” ANNUAL DEALER SOIRÉE: A GATHERING TO REMEMBER The culmination of NJ CAR’s 2026 events was our inaugural Dealer Soirée — organized to bring dealers together and celebrate the industry. Russell Abate, NJ CAR Executive Committee member with Pellegrino Chrysler Jeep, revealed, “I don’t attend many events, and I wasn’t sure what to expect at the Dealer Soirée, but my wife and I had the best time. We’re glad we decided to attend.” Larger events like the Soirée offer sponsors another opportunity to engage with dealers. Megan Kenary with JM&A Group stated, “It was refreshing to see an automotive trade association do something so wildly different. Events like this are certainly a rare find in this industry.” IMPROVING EVENTS THROUGH PARTNERSHIP By all accounts, everyone who attended our 2026 events had a great experience. The sponsorship support from our Endorsed Providers and Affiliates allowed NJ CAR to host these robust events and expand NJ CAR’s engagement with our members and industry partners. LOOKING AHEAD TO 2027 I’m proud of what NJ CAR accomplished this year. Our continued success relies on the feedback we receive from our members and sponsors. This input will shape how these events evolve in 2027. Thank you to all dealers, industry partners, and NJ CAR staff who made our 2026 events so successful. Now that we have a year under our belts, we hope to expand participation in our 2027 calendar of events as we continue working to bring greater value to our dealer community. If you have any ideas for us to try in 2027 or beyond, please reach out to Brian Hughes, NJ CAR Director of Communications, at bhughes@njcar.org. 2026 Annual Dealer Soirée 10 NEW JERSEY auto retailer
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