ATD Announces New Industry Coalition to Repeal Federal Excise Tax and ‘Modernize the Truck Fleet’
“Repealing this 102-year-old tax remains our No. 1 priority. This tax discourages the deployment of today’s cleaner, safer and more fuel-efficient heavy-duty trucks,” said ATD Chairwoman Jodie Teuton. “And this year, we won’t be alone in the fight. We now have some strong industry allies.”
New Safety Initiative Leverages the Power of Dealers
More than 37,000 people died in motor vehicle crashes in 2017. A new nation-wide awareness initiative launched at NADA Show 2019 seeks to tap into the franchised dealer network to change that.
U.S. Economic Trends Point to a Solid Auto Sales Environment in 2019
“The current posture of the U.S. economy is strong,” Manzi said at a press briefing during the NADA Show in San Francisco.
NADA Foundation Launches Workforce Initiative Interactive Website for Aspiring Service Techs
The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Foundation has announced the next phase of its Workforce Initiative, which includes the launch of a new consumer-facing website – http://www.nadafoundation.org – to promote the value of service technician jobs…
NADA Show 2019 is Off and Running in San Francisco: A Recap of Day One
More than 22,000 people from all aspects of the automotive retail sector descended on San Francisco on Thursday as NADA Show 2019 and the concurrent American Truck Dealers (ATD) Show kicked off.
Iowa’s Bruce Anderson Elected Chairman of the Automotive Trade Association Executives
The election was held at the ATAE winter meeting in San Francisco in conjunction with the NADA and American Truck Dealers (ATD) shows.
Is Your Dealership Vulnerable to an Inside Attack?
All organizations will likely face some threat of occupational fraud or theft committed by employees—the very people entrusted with your business assets, profits and future.
NADA Donation Helps San Francisco-Marin Food Bank Purchase a New Commercial Truck
“NADA has a long history of supporting local organizations in cities that host its annual show,” said NADA Chairman Wes Lutz.
ATD Truck Beat: Sales of Class 4-8 Trucks Up 17.5%
Commercial vehicle sales were stellar in 2018. On the whole, sales of Class 4-8 trucks were up 17.5% compared to 2017. Class 4-7 truck sales were up 6.5% and Class 8 truck sales were up by a whopping 30.3% compared to 2017.
Do Auto Shows Sell Cars? The Answer is a Resounding ‘Yes’
Research suggests that auto shows attract serious purchasers. According to Foresight Research, 54 percent said their purchase decisions were influenced by auto show attendance. That amounted to almost 1 million purchase decisions, or 7 percent of all U.S. retail sales.
