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Taking Over

David Westcott is stepping into the 2013 NADA chairman role at an exciting and promising time for the industry.

NADA Economist: Industry to Sell 15.4 Million New Vehicles in 2013

The NADA’s Paul Taylor predicted at the association’s annual conference that the industry will deliver more than 15.4 million new vehicles this year, as the average age of vehicles and an improving economy are expected to drive a million-unit increase from 2012.

Say Goodbye to Arbitration Agreements?

The magazine’s legal eagle dusts off his crystal ball to make his annual regulatory predictions. This year, he makes four bold predictions that every dealer needs to read.

J.D. Power, LMC: New-Vehicle Retail Sales Ahead of Expectations

The two firms reported this week that January sales are off to their strongest start in five years, and could total 812,600 units by month end. Including fleet sales, total sales could reach 1.028 million units.

Ford to Hire 2,200 Salaried U.S. Workers This Year

Ford announced it will hire 2,200 salaried workers in 2013 to support new products. The new employees will fill jobs in such areas as product development, manufacturing and IT.

NADA Economist: New-Vehicle Sales to Maintain Momentum in 2013

The NADA’s chief economist predicts that auto dealers will retail one million more vehicles than they did in 2012, and offers seven reasons for his positive outlook.

Constant Contact Pinpoints Five Marketing Trends for 2013

The marketing firm says small business owners will turn to social media and mobile marketing tools in greater numbers in 2013. Find out what else the firm thinks will happen in 2013.

NADA Selects New President

The national dealer trade group selected Peter K. Welch, president and CEO of the California New Car Dealers Association, as its new president.

CNW Says Economy On Track for 2013 Recovery

The market research firm says all signs point to an economic recovery next year if nothing disrupts the growing optimism among Americans.