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MAY 4, 2010
IN THIS ISSUE
 DEALER NEWS & INFORMATION
– Automotive News at a Glance
REGULATORY & LEGAL UPDATES
– Advertising Compliance Reminder: Internet postings MUST include D&H
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
– Second Dealer Rights Bill of the Session Passes Out of the Senate
UPCOMING SEMINARS
– FREE WEBINAR: The 5 Most Important HR Regulations for Dealers in 2010
– Are You Prepared to Service Hybrid Vehicles?
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
– Upcoming Events
– CADA 2010 Annual Golf Tournament
– Innovative Dealer Summit
– CADA Regional Meetings
– CADA Annual Meeting
DEALER MILESTONES,
HIGHLIGHTS & TRANSITIONS
–Share Your Accomplishments
THE AFTERFACT
–All the News That's Fit to Email!
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AUTOMOTIVE NEWS AT A GLANCE
Listed here are several articles pertaining to the
auto industry in general that appeared recently in newspapers and other media outlets across the nation.
- Domestic auto sales move up in overall market
Econoday, May 3
Sales of domestic light motor vehicles in March rose to an annual unit rate of 8.8 million, up 14 percent from February's 7.7 million rate.
- $25,000 Family Sedan Shootout: Can a family afford a good car?
USA Today, May 3
The average price of a new car exceeds $27,000 today — and it doesn't take long on dealers' lots to see $35,000 small SUVs and $30,000-plus mainstream sedans.
- In ironic twist, BP finalist for pollution prevention award
CNN, April 30
BP, now under federal scrutiny because of its role in the deadly Gulf of Mexico explosion and oil spill, is one of three finalists for a federal award honoring offshore oil companies for "outstanding safety and pollution prevention."
- Top 10 Social Media Brands
Social Fresh, May 1
Overall ranking: Ford #1, Chevrolet #8
- Toyota now faces 327 state and federal lawsuits
MSNBC, May 3
Toyota Motor Corp. now faces more than 320 lawsuits in federal and state court related to its sudden acceleration problems.
- Auto dealers ready for new cars - and new hires
CNN Money, April 29
The Ford Start Concept was designed with city dwellers and features the newest member of Ford's turbocharged, direct injection EcoBoost family: a 1-liter, three-cylinder inline engine.
- Get ready for more Italian cars on U.S. roads
CNN Money, April 24
In the next few years, we'll be seeing more Italian cars on American roads as Fiat and Alfa Romeo return to the states after a nearly two decade absence.
- Mini Goes to Seven, Plus Three
Motor Trend, April 26
BMW plans to expand the Mini range even further when the next-generation model bows in 2013.
- Ford Prize goes to AP, Washington Post reporters
Forbes, April 29
Ben Feller of The Associated Press and Greg Jaffe of The Washington Post have won the Gerald R. Ford Prize for distinguished reporting.
- USA Today, Open Road
 
…more news articles are included at the end of this issue.
ADVERTISING COMPLIANCE REMINDER: Internet postings MUST include D&H
A reminder to all dealerships that Colorado advertising rules require that D&H be included in “advertised” prices – and that includes any Internet based posting or listing. Below is an excerpt from a January 10, 2007 alert on this topic:
Overall, keep in mind that “advertisement” is defined very broadly and includes Internet postings:
C.R.S. (Colorado Revised Statutes) 12-6-102(1.5). Means any commercial message in any newspaper, magazine, leaflet, flyer, or catalog, on radio, televisions or public address system, in direct mail literature or other printed material, on any interior or exterior sign or display, in any window display, on a computer display, or in any point-of-transaction literature or price tag that is delivered or made available to a customer or prospective customer in any manner whatsoever: except that such term does not include materials required to be displayed by federal or state law.
D&H can NOT be added to an advertised price (if an advertised price is negotiated below the advertised price, D&H can only be added, IF the final price does not exceed the advertised price.
Rule 13. Advertising the price of a vehicle without including all costs to the purchaser at the time of delivery, except sales tax, finance charges, cost of emissions test, and transportation costs, incurred after sale, to deliver the vehicle to the purchaser at the purchaser’s request.
In addition, the prior Open Road articles below contain additional information on advertising restrictions:
October 13, 2009 DEALER ADVERTISING – REMINDERS (“Misleading” is the key obligation; plus link to the rules)
March 26, 2008 INTERNET ADVERTISED PRICE MUST MATCH PRINT ADS
March 19, 2008 ADVERTISEMENTS MUST INCLUDE DEALERSHIP NAME
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If you have questions on any legal or regulatory topic, please contact:
DISCLAIMER: CADA is not authorized to dispense legal advice.The information contained in this weekly email is intended to provide important updates and reminders regarding statutes, litigation, and regulations. CADA always advises that dealers should consult legal counsel on the specifics of any laws or regulations to ensure proper compliance
 
SECOND DEALER RIGHTS BILL OF THE SESSION PASSES OUT OF THE SENATE
SB 201 by Sen. Shawn Mitchell (R-Broomfield) and Sen. Chris Romer (D-Denver), which substantially increases penalties against automakers that do not comply with HB 1049, passed out of the Senate Monday by a vote of 35 to 0. The legislation was already heard by the Senate Business, Labor and Technology Committee last week where it passed unanimously by a vote of 7-0. SB 201 would provide authority for the Executive Director of the Department of Revenue to impose fines between $10,000 and $25,000 per day on any automaker who refuses to honor Colorado statutes specific to dealers that were terminated in bankruptcy. SB 201 now heads to the House of Representatives where it is slated to be heard in the House Business Affairs and Labor Committee on Tuesday. The bill is being sponsored in the house by Rep. David Balmer (R-Centennial) and Rep. John Soper (D-Federal Heights). To view a copy of SB 201, please click here.
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ARE YOU PREPARED TO SERVICE HYBRID VEHICLES?
Overall Objective: To teach automotive technicians basic safety for handling hybrid batteries and working with hybrid vehicles.
Target market – Automotive technicians in the western region of the U.S. wishing to train on hybrid vehicles.
Anticipated class size – limited to 12 students per class
Anticipated duration of training – course will run for 40 hours (see dates and times on attached advertisement)
Learning Objectives and Hands on Training Includes:
- Demonstrate safety when dealing with hybrid batteries
- Describe and demonstrate methods of approaching high-voltage systems
- Describe steps to evaluate if vehicle is safe to touch or work on
- Be able to locate high-voltage wires in hybrids and all electric vehicles
- Conversion of hybrid vehicles to longer-range electric vehicles
Where: Arapahoe Community College – 5900 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, CO 80120 - Automotive Department
Cost: $299
Registration – Call 303.734.3701
CLICK HERE for more information!
Participants that complete the 40 hours will receive a certificate from Arapahoe Community College Corporate Learning Division. * * * * * * * *
| Event Description |
Date/Time |
Location |
FREE WEBINAR
The 5 Most Important HR Regulations for Dealers in 2010
Presented by
Jim Hendricks
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Thursday, May 6
10:00am - 11:00am MNT |
CLICK HERE for registration and information! |
Are You Prepared to Service Hybrid Vehicles?
Littleton
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Trainings Available May through August! |
Arapahoe Community College – 5900 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, CO 80120 - Automotive Department
CLICK HERE for more information! |
If you have a particular area of interest or would like to suggest a training seminar topic, please contact Lauren Stadler at 303.457.5123 or lauren.stadler@coloradodealers.org
| Event Description |
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Location |
CADA 2010 Annual Golf Tournament
SAVE THE DATE!
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Monday, August 9, 2010
11:00am-11:45am Registration/Practice
12:00 Noon – Shotgun Start |
Lakewood Country Club
6800 W. 10th Avenue
Lakewood, CO 80214 |
Innovative Dealer Summit
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Wednesday, Sep. 8
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Marriott Denver South at Park Meadows
10345 Park Meadows Drive, Littleton, 80124
More Details Coming Soon! |
CADA Regional Meetings
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September/October
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More Details Coming Soon! |
CADA Annual Meeting
Final Regional Meeting
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November
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More Details Coming Soon! |
LET US KNOW ABOUT YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS!
Have you or anyone else at your dealership won an award recently? Have you or your dealership provided any outstanding community service? We want to recognize such accomplishments. Please send us a brief write-up of the award or event along with any other information to milestones@coloradodealers.org. Also include your contact information for further follow-up.
THE AFTERFACT
- Chrysler Sebring to be renamed Nassau
Auto Week, April 30
The midsize sedan is due for a freshening, including an updated interior, along with its Dodge sibling, the Avenger. The Detroit Free Press, citing anonymous sources, says the new name will be Nassau.
- GM to invest $890M in engines, keeping 1,600 jobs
USA Today, Apri. 27
General Motors will invest $890 million at five factories to upgrade its V-8 engines to make them more fuel efficient, preserving or creating about 1,600 jobs.
- Chevrolet Volt MPV5 Electric Concept - Car News
Car and Driver, April 2010
Chevy packs the Volt’s extended-range powertrain into a five-seat mini-minivan.
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