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JULY 6, 2010
IN THIS ISSUE
 DEALER NEWS & INFORMATION
– Automotive News at a Glance
REGULATORY & LEGAL UPDATES
– Reminder: State Daily Fee On Car "Rentals" / Loaners: Applies To Warranty Work
UPCOMING SEMINARS
– Are You Prepared to Service Hybrid Vehicles?
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
– Upcoming Events
– CADA 2010 Annual Golf Tournament
– Innovative Dealer Summit
– CADA Regional Meetings
– Denver Regional 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.
- Hickenlooper: "How do we wean ourselves off automobiles?"
Who said; You said, July 2
John Hickenlooper's vision for Colorado in urban areas (and maybe beyond?) is for people to bike, walk and ride mass transit.
- Harsanyi: Must love cars
The Denver Post, July 2
It was only when my editors asked me to contribute a few thoughts for a July 4th feature called "Why I Love America" that it occurred to me that most of the things I admire about the country are frowned upon these days: Individualism. Commercialism. Capitalism. Sprawl. And so on.
- Harsh Words for G.O.P. From Obama
The New York Times, June 30
President Obama leveled a harsh indictment against Congressional Republicans on Wednesday, accusing them of doing the bidding of bankers and oil executives while cutting “working folks loose to fend for themselves.”
- Has the U.S. economy hit the brakes?
Detroit Free Press, July 2
Today's U.S. jobs report will be closely examined by Detroit's auto industry and others as another indication of whether the nation's recovery has gone off track after a recent wave of disappointing economic data -- including weak U.S. car and truck sales in June.
- Light-Vehicle Sales by Month
The Wall Street Journal, July 2
- Tesla Roars Out of the Garage
The Wall Street Journal, June 30
Maker of Electric Cars Has Second-Best Opening Day This Year, Surging 41%
- Speeding or Stalling
FOX Video, July 2
John Medved, owner of a number of car dealerships in the Denver metro area, weighs in on the June auto sales numbers.
- Nationwide trade group sues over online-sales-tax statute
The Denver Post, July 2
A nationwide trade group has filed a lawsuit in federal court in Denver challenging reporting requirements in Colorado's new online-sales-tax law.
- Winged cars may be on the market by late 2011
The Denver Post, July 2
If cars had wings, they could fly — and that just might happen, beginning next year.
- Chrysler to set up separate Fiat dealer network
Detroit News, Autos Insider
See more at www.autosinsider.com
- Washington Plans Its Own Electric Highway
The New York Times, Wheels
See more at http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com
- GM hands out more stock to top executives
USA Today, DriveOn
See more at http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/index
- Some new-car deals beat buying used
Los Angeles Times, Autos
See more at http://www.latimes.com/classified/automotive/highway1/
- Best Selling Hatchbacks: June 2010
AOL Autos
See more at http://autos.aol.com/
- Cadillac Sculpts One Sharp Coupe—On the Outside
The Wall Street Journal CARS
See more at http://online.wsj.com/public/page/news-autos-automotive.html
- Toyota: New Lexus recall
CNN Money
See more at http://money.cnn.com/autos/
…more news articles are included at the end of this issue.
REMINDER: STATE DAILY FEE ON CAR "RENTALS" / LOANERS: APPLIES TO WARRANTY WORK
--Re-run from the July 8, 2009 Open Road--
In the June 24th issue of Open Road, New Daily Fee on Car Rentals Effective July 1st, we provided notice and information about a new, $2.00 daily fee on car rentals. The question has been asked whether this daily fee would apply when the dealer is being reimbursed by the manufacturer or other warranty provider. The answer from the state Department of Revenue is YES – the daily fee applies when there is a charge levied for the rental, and a payment being made, even if it is not the end-consumer.
The guidance issued by the state is that rentals are only exempt if they are “complimentary”. Visit New Daily Fee on Car Rentals Effective July 1st, 2009 (Open Road, 6/24/2009) for more information and the state summary of this new fee.
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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
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 |
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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
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CADA 2010 Annual Golf Tournament
SAVE THE DATE!
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Monday, August 9, 2010
12:00 pm Registration/Practice
1:00 pm – Shotgun Start |
Lakewood Country Club
6800 W. 10th Avenue
Lakewood, CO 80214
CLICK HERE to register online!
CLICK HERE for registration and information! |
Innovative Dealer Summit
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Wednesday, Sep. 8
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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Marriott Denver South at Park Meadows
10345 Park Meadows Drive, Littleton, 80124
More Details Coming Soon! |
CADA Regional Meetings
Steamboat Springs
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5:30 pm, Tuesday, September 14th
Dinner Meeting
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Rex’s American Grill & Bar
Steamboat Springs Holiday Inn
3190 S. Lincoln
CLICK HERE to register! |
CADA Regional Meetings
Burlington
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5:30 pm, Wednesday, September 15th
Dinner Meeting
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Spices on the Green
Burlington Country Club
48680 Snead Drive CLICK HERE to register! |
CADA Regional Meetings
Montrose
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8:30 am, Tuesday, September 28th
Breakfast meeting
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Camp Robber Café
1515 Ogden Road CLICK HERE to register! |
CADA Regional Meetings
Durango
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11:20 am, Wednesday September 29th
Lunch meeting
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Seasons of Durango Restaurant
764 Main Street CLICK HERE to register! |
CADA Regional Meetings
Grand Junction
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11:30 am, Tuesday, October 5th
Lunch meeting
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Bookcliff Country Club
2730 G Road
CLICK HERE to register! |
CADA Regional Meetings
Glenwood Springs
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5:30 pm, Tuesday, October 5th
Dinner Meeting
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Aspen Glen Club
0545 Bald Eagle Way, Carbondale CLICK HERE to register! |
CADA Regional Meetings
Northern Colorado
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11:30 am, Wednesday, October 6th
Lunch Meeting
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Embassy Suites Loveland Hotel
4705 Clydesdale Parkway CLICK HERE to register! |
CADA Regional Meetings
Longmont
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5:30 pm, Wednesday, October 6th
Dinner Meeting
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Radisson Conference Center
1900 Ken Pratt Blvd. CLICK HERE to register! |
CADA Regional Meetings
Colorado Springs
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11:30 am, Thursday, October 7th
Lunch Meeting
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Garden of the Gods Club, 3320 Mesa Road
Attendees can register through CSADA–719.473.1465 |
CADA Regional Meetings
Pueblo
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(tentative)
5:30 pm, Thursday, October 7th
Dinner Meeting
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Pueblo Country Club
3200 8th Avenue
Attendees can register through PADA—719.544.7336 |
CADA Regional Meetings
Denver
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7:30 am, Tuesday, November 23rd
Breakfast meeting
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Four Seasons Denver Hotel
1111 14th Street, (new)
CLICK HERE to register!
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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
- White House Backs Electric-Car Aid
The Wall Street Journal, June 23
Administration Supports Spending $6 Billion More to Promote Plug-Ins; Gulf Oil Spill Cited at Hearing
- America's Electric Car Capitals
Forbes, June 21
Virtually every major automaker is preparing to introduce some sort of plug-in electric vehicle in the next few years, but how and where will they be recharged?
- Nissan CEO Made $9.8 Million
The Wall Street Journal, June 23
Nissan Motor Co. President Carlos Ghosn said Wednesday that he received 890 million yen ($9.8 million) in compensation in the fiscal year ended March, making him the highest-paid executive at a listed Japanese company, according to publicly disclosed information.
- Automakers seek partners for new technology
The Detroit News, June 23
Automakers are still digging out of the worst downturn in decades, and they're already coming up against another, perhaps greater, challenge: the start of the biggest transition in engine technology in nearly a century.
- Saab’s Future Can Be Found in Saab’s Past, Says Its New Designer
The New York Times, June 22
Jason Castriota Designs has been hired to handle design for Saab Automobile, the Swedish automaker that was bought in February by Spyker NV, a Dutch car company.
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