It is my privilege to serve as Georgia’s NADA Director. It is gratifying to be part of such a supportive organization. NADA supports dealers not only in Washington but also with manufacturers. It also promotes the many benefits of franchise dealerships to the media, lawmakers and the public. The many programs and services NADA provides make being a member of NADA a no-brainer. If you aren’t already a member, scan the QR code to learn more about the benefits and join today. https://www.nada.org/nada/membership/benefits-nada-membership Here’s a summary of just some of the issues on NADA’s agenda in the months ahead: VW/SCOUT DIRECT SALES VW’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. Recently, the Colorado Motor Vehicle Dealer Board granted VW-owned Scout Motors a dealer license, allowing VW/Scout Motors to sell new, used and wholesale vehicles directly to consumers in Colorado. The Colorado board’s decision to allow VW/Scout to undercut their franchised dealers sets a troubling precedent that undermines important protections for both dealers and consumers. NADA will work closely with the Colorado Automobile Dealers Association (CADA) as next steps are determined. NADA continues to oppose VW/Scout’s direct-to-consumer strategy nationwide by supporting litigation in California and Florida to protect the state vehicle franchise model and consumers. In addition, NADA, through its Legal Defense Fund, has assisted GADA in a direct sales challenge brought by Lucid Motors. NADA will continue to work with state association executives to determine the best paths forward to protect the franchise system and stand behind dealers. RESET OF CAFE RULES President Trump and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced a plan to overhaul Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards starting with 2022 model year vehicles. This comes after findings from the Trump administration that previous standards improperly factored in the efficiency of non-gas vehicles, resulting in unachievable requirements. The revised fuel efficiency standards, combined with the administration’s proposal to eliminate Biden-era EPA standards, will relieve NADA Director’s Message WWW.GADA.COM | 5
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