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NewsDecember 12, 2013

Bill to Reduce Dealer Paperwork Advances in House

The legislation would repeal an outdated mandate that requires dealers certify that vehicles comply with the Clean Air Act.

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NewsDecember 5, 2013

Tesla’s Fight in Ohio to Continue

The Columbus Dispatch reports that Ohio legislators dropped an amendment that would ban Tesla from owning an auto dealership in the state.

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Newsby Brittany-Marie SwansonDecember 3, 2013

Consumer Group Seeks to Eliminate Rate Markups in California

A consumer advocacy group has filed a new ballot initiative with the California attorney general’s office. Part of the initiative aims to eliminate dealer markups, something California New Car Dealer Association President Brian Maas says would harm consumers.

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NewsSeptember 3, 2013

John Deere Files Injunction to Halt N.H. Dealer-Protection Bill

John Deere and other heavy equipment manufacturers say amendment to New Hampshire’s Dealer Bill of Rights wrongfully groups them with auto manufacturers. They filed an injunction to halt the bill from taking effect later this month.

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NewsJune 25, 2013

NH Gov. OKs Dealer Bill of Rights Amendment

Today, New Hampshire Governor Maggie Hassan signed into law legislation that amends the state's Dealer Bill of Rights. The bill limits OEM-prescribed facility upgrades to every 15 years, among other provisions.

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NewsJune 6, 2013

Colorado Gov. Signs Dealer-Protection Bill

Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper signed SB 265 today. The new law gives dealers more negotiating power in their franchise agreements.

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NewsMay 23, 2013

NADA: Rental Car Bill Could Cause Headache for Dealers

The NADA’s Peter Welch warned lawmakers this week that a bill concerning rental car recalls could subject dealers to new federal inspections, reporting requirements and penalties.

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NewsApril 25, 2013

Colorado Legislature Sides With Dealers

The state’s Senate Judiciary Committee voted unanimously to approve a bill that gives dealers more power in their negotiations with manufacturers. The legislation still needs to gain passage by the full legislature.

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NewsMarch 21, 2013

Minnesota Dealers Drop Bill to Prohibit Tesla From Opening Factory Store

In Tesla’s fight to open retail locations across the U.S. market, another state has backed down from fighting the electric-carmaker’s business model.

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NewsFebruary 19, 2013

NADA Supports Bill Amending Clean Air Act

The NADA is asking lawmakers to support a bill that would eliminate a mandate that requires that dealers certify whether a new vehicle’s emissions system has been inspected.

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