It is my privilege to serve as Georgia’s NADA Director in 2025. It is gratifying to be part of such a supportive organization. NADA supports dealers not only in Washington but with manufacturers as well. It also promotes the many benefits of franchise dealerships to the media, lawmakers and the public. There are so many programs and services NADA provides … being a member of NADA is a no-brainer. If you aren’t already a NADA member, check out the benefits and join today at www.nada.org/nada/membership/ benefits-nada-membership. Here’s a summary of just some of the issues on NADA’s agenda: • FTC Shopping Rule: Happily, the FTC Vehicle Shopping Rule has been vacated after a successful legal challenge brought by NADA and the Texas Automobile Dealers Association (TADA). The court’s ruling is a victory for consumers and dealers. As NADA argued from the time the unnecessary rule was announced, the FTC Vehicle Shopping Rule would have added massive amounts of time, complexity, paperwork and cost to the car-buying experience for virtually every customer. • Tariffs: The threat or imposition of tariffs on countries critical to U.S. auto manufacturing and supply warrants NADA’s engagement. NADA is working with stakeholders across the auto industry and is engaging the administration and Congress to protect dealer interests. • Volkswagen Scout/Sony Honda Mobility: Volkswagen’s attempt to sell Scout vehicles directly to consumers and Sony Honda Mobility’s announcement of intentions to sell directly to consumers, without utilizing franchised dealerships, is misguided and bad for consumers. NADA has been and will continue to work with state association executives to determine the best paths forward to protect the franchise system and stand behind dealers. • EV Mandate: EPA’s electric vehicle (EV) mandate is too aggressive. NADA continues to urge the government to track actual EV sales versus projections and adjust to reflect actual consumer demand. President Trump signed an executive order to initiate a process to reverse the EV mandate. As federal legislation to disapprove the EV mandates and CARB waiver is introduced in Congress, NADA will alert dealers on how they can engage their senators and representatives to support this legislation. Be sure to stay informed on the latest NADA issues and events. While GADA always makes its best effort to pass important NADA information to you, I encourage you to maintain NADA membership, read NADA emails and participate in NADA’s many educational offerings. I wish you all another successful year and look forward to working together. Matthew Laughridge NADA Director NADA DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE WWW.GADA.COM | 7
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