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MAY 25, 2010
IN THIS ISSUE
 DEALER NEWS & INFORMATION
– Automotive News at a Glance
REGULATORY & LEGAL UPDATES
– Air Conditioning Service Certification
UPCOMING SEMINARS
– One Toke Over the Line? Medical Marijuana at Work. The HIRE Act: Employer Tax Breaks For Hiring Unemployed Workers
– 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
–Baking for the Troops
–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.
- Improving Radio Reception in Your Car
The Wall Street Journal, May 19
I drive a 2006 325 Xi BMW. AM radio reception is poor. I lose supposedly strong stations 50 miles out of town. This is disconcerting, since the Twins are looking good this year. Can I do anything about this?
- Senate Sides With Auto Dealers
The New York Times, May 25
In a sharp rebuke of President Obama, the Senate voted on Monday to direct conference negotiators to make sure that the final version of a sweeping financial regulatory bill includes a special exemption to shield automobile dealers from the oversight of a new Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.
- Senate supports auto dealer carveout
The Hill, May 24
The Senate voted Monday in support of exempting auto dealers from a new consumer financial regulator that is part of the Wall Street overhaul bill.
- Auto dealers close to escaping consumer rules
CNN Money, May 24
Auto dealers are a step closer to escaping increased oversight from a new consumer financial protection regulator that will be created by the Wall Street reform push.
- Car dealers win pseudo-victory in reform bill
MSNBC, May 24
In a rare defeat for President Barack Obama, the Senate on Monday called for auto dealers to be excluded from the regulations of a proposed consumer financial protection bureau.
- Obama will lead fuel rules discussion
Detroit News, Auto Insider
See more at www.autosinsider.com
- Treasury Hires Lazard to Advise on a G.M. I.P.O.
The New York Times, Wheels
See more at http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com
- Chevrolet Volt: The high-tech car that will save Michigan?
USA Today, DriveOn
See more at http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/index
- Tesla to build electric cars at Northern California plant
Los Angeles Times, Autos
See more at http://www.latimes.com/classified/automotive/highway1/
- Best Selling Hatchbacks: April 2010
AOL Autos
See more at http://autos.aol.com/
- A Gorgeous, Impractical Beast
The Wall Street Journal CARS
See more at http://online.wsj.com/public/page/news-autos-automotive.html
- Toyota's Tesla stake heats up the electric car race
CNN Money
See more at http://money.cnn.com/autos/
…more news articles are included at the end of this issue.
AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE CERTIFICATION
 EPA representatives have been visiting dealerships asking to see training certification records for air conditioning service technicians. Those unable to produce their records are facing stiff fines. Other dealerships have been penalized for failure to certify that they are using EPA approved refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment. KPA encourages you to take the steps necessary to keep the Feds out of your hair on this matter. In brief, a dealership should take care of the following tasks:
- Technician Training and Certification: Ensure all dealership air conditioning service technicians (even those working under the direct supervision of another) have successfully completed EPA approved training on refrigerant recovery, and that each holds a uniquely numbered proof of certification (ex: wallet card, display card, etc.). U.S. EPA maintains a web-based list of currently approved training programs at http://www.epa.gov/ozone/title6/609/technicians/609certs.html
- Training Records: Presuming the dealership owns its refrigerant recycling/recovery equipment, it must retain on-site a record of all certified air conditioning service technicians.
- Equipment Certification: Certify in writing to U.S. EPA that the dealership has acquired (and is properly using) approved recovery/recycling equipment, and that each individual authorized to use the equipment has been properly trained. This certification must also include: name of the purchaser of the equipment, address where equipment will be located, manufacturer name and equipment model number, serial number of the equipment.
CLICK HERE for the full KPA alert and more information.
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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
ONE TOKE OVER THE LINE? MEDICAL MARIJUANA AT WORK. THE HIRE ACT: EMPLOYER TAX BREAKS FOR HIRING UNEMPLOYED WORKERS
Tuesday, June 22nd – Denver – 7:30am
Wednesday, June 23rd – Colorado Springs – 12:00pm
Part I: One Toke Over the Line! Medical Marijuana at Work
• Can your employees use or possess marijuana in the workplace?
• What should you do if a drug test comes back positive for medical marijuana?
• What if the employee is "disabled"? How are Medical Review Officers handling positive tests for marijuana?
•Can your employee brag to other employees about their medical marijuana use?
• You’ll hear latest legal guidance on medical marijuana vs. laws.
Part II: The HIRE Act: Tax Breaks for Hiring Unemployed Workers
• You will learn what is needed for a new hire to qualify for immediate payroll tax exemption
• You will learn what is needed for the employer to receive a tax credit for retained workers
CLICK HERE for information and registration!
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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 |
One Toke over the Line? Medical Marijuana at work
The HIRE Act: Employer Tax Breaks for Hiring Unemployed Workers
Denver
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Tuesday, June 22nd
7:30am to 9:30am
Breakfast included
Reg. open @ 7:00am
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William D. Barrow Building
(CADA Headquarters)
290 E. Speer Blvd (SW Corner of Grant/Speer), Denver, CO
Phone: 303.831.1722
CLICK HERE for more information! |
One Toke over the Line? Medical Marijuana at work
The HIRE Act: Employer Tax Breaks for Hiring Unemployed Workers
Colorado Springs
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Wed., June 23, 2010
12:00pm to 2:00pm
Lunch included |
Location to be determined
**Colorado Springs dealers should register directly with CSADA, Ann Winslow, 719.473.1465 abwinslow@comcast.net
CLICK HERE for more 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 |
Date/Time |
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! |
BAKING FOR THE TROOPS
Colorado Dealers,
CADA will be hosting a great community event to support America’s troops and we hope you can attend. Baking for the Troops, a Denver based not-for-profit, was established in 2009 and we prepare homemade brownies, cookies and other baked goods to send to active duty military all across the world to give them a taste of home during their deployment.
The next Baking for the Troops event is this Wednesday, May 26th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at CADA.
We are excited to report that Halliburton will be providing a 73 foot semi-tractor trailer with a mobile kitchen to help us bake triple our usual baking capacity.
For more information, please visit www.bakingforthetroops.org
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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
- Study: 2-year U.S. car sales rebound
The Detroit News, May 19
Depending on how fast the U.S. economy recovers, auto sales may rebound in as little as two years to the annual selling pace above 16 million vehicles that preceded the industry's downturn, according to a new study.
- 'Quiet cars' to get alert sounds
The Detroit News, May 19
Automakers would be required to alert blind pedestrians, bikers and others to "quiet cars" with chirps or other sounds under a deal announced today.
- Top Auto Regulator Says Car-Safety Bill May Need Changes
The Wall Street Journal, May 20
The top U.S. auto regulator told a Senate panel Wednesday that some provisions of proposed vehicle-safety legislation might need to be scaled back, echoing industry concerns that the bill sets unrealistic deadlines for rolling out new car technology.
- GM Tells Union It Won't Pay Workers to Leave
The Wall Street Journal, May 19
General Motors Co. has told the United Auto Workers it will no longer pay union employees to leave the company, a reversal for an auto maker that has spent billions of dollars over the years coaxing workers to quit.
- Detroit automakers rush into booming China market
The Detroit News, May 20
The headline number for April new-cars sales is +20%. That figure represents the increase over last April, which you'll remember was a disaster of historic proportions.
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