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DECEMBER 21, 2010
IN THIS ISSUE
 DEALER NEWS & INFORMATION
– Auto Industry News at a Glance
REGULATORY & LEGAL UPDATES
– New Minimum Wage and Posting Requirement in Colorado
 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
– Dinner With Colorado's Republican Congressional Delegation in Washington DC
– Speaker-Designee Frank McNulty, R-Highlands Ranch, Announces Committee Assignments For the New House Majority
UPCOMING SEMINARS
– Upcoming Seminars
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
– Upcoming Events
– CADA Office Holiday Hours
– 2011 Digital Marketing Strategies Conference
– NADA Convention and Expo
– Denver Auto Show
DEALER MILESTONES,
HIGHLIGHTS & TRANSITIONS
–Share Your Accomplishmens
THE AFTERFACT
–All the News That's Fit to Email!
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AUTO INDUSTRY 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.
- Ford pins hopes on C-Max minivan
The Detroit News, December 20
Ford Motor Co. wants to make a compact minivan a hip family vehicle in the United States.
- Calif. startup rolls out all-electric commuter vehicle
The Detroit News, December 18
Is there a Triac in your future? Maybe -- if your conscience has evolved to a deep shade of green and you have $25,000 to spare on a three-wheeled, gasless electric vehicle with a 100-mile range.
- Critics say Honda may be losing its edge
MSNBC, December 15
Honda is getting busy, going into the holidays, offering automotive journalists a sneak preview of its most important product launch of the coming year.
- Detroit automakers join lawsuit over E15 fuel approval
The Detroit News, December 20
Automakers joined a lawsuit today seeking to overturn the Environmental Protection Agency's decision to allow a higher blend of ethanol in newer vehicles.
- GM's Volt electric car more than a head-turner -- it's a job saver
Detroit Free Press, December 19
In Mitch Seaton's eyes, the Volt saved the Detroit-Hamtramck plant where he and his wife, Carmen, have worked for 13 years to support their family of six.
- Automakers, utilities aim to make Calif. plug-in car leader
MSNBC, December 15
Low gas prices, weak batteries and a lack of cooperation between carmakers and utilities caused past efforts to introduce electric vehicles to fizzle.
- Car, truck of the year hopefuls reflect changing industry
The Detroit News, December 17
The 2011 North American Car and Truck of the Year finalists reflect an industry reinventing itself: cars with electric motors and trucks some classify as crossovers.
- 2011 Ram 1500 Outdoorsman, an AW Drivers Log
Auto Week, December 20
There's nothing like the security of having a rough-and-tumble, fully functional truck when it comes time to head out to hunting camp.
- A Green Detroit? No, a Guzzling One
The New York Times, December 15
When President Obama announced in March 2009 that his administration would guide General Motors and Chrysler through a government-financed bankruptcy, he made it clear that the taxpayers’ $80 billion would buy nothing less than a sweeping transformation of the entire auto industry.
- Today's new car buyers wants quality, value and something extra
Tim W Jackson, Wordpress Blog
See more at http://timwjackson.wordpress.com
- Mileage measurements sure to puzzle electric-car shoppers
Detroit News, Autos Insider
See more at www.autosinsider.com
- Reviewing the Ford Explorer
The New York Times, Wheels
See more at http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com
- Mini shows off large two-door Paceman concept
USA Today, DriveOn
See more at http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/index
- Nissan Leaf: A revolutionary vehicle that drives like a car
Los Angeles Times, Autos
See more at http://www.latimes.com/classified/automotive/highway1/
- Best Selling Crossovers
AOL Autos
See more at http://autos.aol.com/
- The Pioneering SUV Isn't One Anymore
The Wall Street Journal CARS
See more at http://online.wsj.com/public/page/news-autos-automotive.html
- New GM marketing guru's daunting task
CNN Money
See more at http://money.cnn.com/autos/
…more news articles are included at the end of this issue.
NEW MINIMUM WAGE AND POSTING REQUIREMENT IN COLORADO
Colorado Minimum Wage Order Number 27 is effective as of January 1, 2011. This Wage Order, issued by the Colorado Department of Labor, will increase the minimum wage from $7.24 to $7.36 per hour for all Colorado employees. As a result, Colorado’s minimum wage will once again surpass the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. Employers are always obligated to pay the higher of the two. 
The Department of Labor has also published a revised poster to reflect the change. This is a mandatory change, so all Colorado employers need to update their posters. A Spanish version of the poster is available, but is not considered a mandatory posting. The Department makes these posters available along with a Wage Order fact sheet at the following link: www.colorado.gov.
The Colorado Constitution requires Colorado's minimum wage to be adjusted annually for inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index. Employers who are in need of new employment law posters can order them by emailing MSEC at posters@msec.org or by calling 303-223-5466. MSEC members enrolled in the 2010 Update Service can expect to receive updated Colorado all-in-one posters in the mail in late December.
REMINDER: One of the benefits to  CADA dealer members is an associate membership with Mountain States Employers Council, which specializes in all areas of employment law. Visit the following for more information:
http://www.coloradodealers.org/mem_employmentlaw_hr.php
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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
 
DINNER WITH COLORADO'S REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION IN WASHINGTON DC
Please join CADA for a very exclusive and private dinner with Colorado’s Republican caucus at the Occidental Grille on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington DC at 7:00 p.m on the evening of January 4, 2011. This private dealer-only dinner will be attended by Congressman Doug Lamborn, Congressman Mike Coffman, Congressman-Elect Scott Tipton, and Congressman-Elect Cory Gardner. This dinner is open to all Colorado dealers and their spouses and please note that it is not a fundraiser. This will be an excellent opportunity for dealers to spend quality time with Colorado’s Republican delegation to discuss issues of importance to Colorado’s dealer body. CADA will cover the cost of the dinner, but all dealers must cover their own air fare and hotel accommodations. Space is limited, so to RSVP, please contact Lauren Stadler at Lauren.stadler@coloradodealers.org by Friday, December 31, 2010.
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SPEAKER-DESIGNEE FRANK MCNULTY, R-HIGHLANDS RANCH, ANNOUNCES COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS FOR THE NEW HOUSE MAJORITY
“With job creation and helping along our economic recovery as the top priorities of the House of Representatives this year, these committee structures capitalize on the strengths and breadth of experience of the House Republicans,” McNulty said. “With so many talented new and returning members, these teams will work together and across the aisle to tackle the issues that are important to all of Colorado.”
The House Republican committee assignments are as follows:
House Agriculture, Livestock, and Natural Resources Committee
Chair, Rep. Jerry Sonnenberg, R-Sterling
Vice Chair, Rep. Randy Baumgardner, R-Hot Sulphur Springs
Rep. Marsha Looper, R-Calhan
Rep. Glenn Vaad, R-Mead
Rep.-elect J. Paul Brown, R-Ignacio
Rep.-elect Don Coram, R-Montrose
Rep.-elect Ray Scott, R-Grand Junction
House Appropriations Committee
Chair, Rep. Cheri Gerou, R-Evergreen
Vice Chair Rep.-elect Jon Becker, R-Fort Morgan
Rep. Brian DelGrosso, R-Loveland
Rep. Bob Gardner, R-Colorado Springs
Rep. Marsha Looper, R-Calhan
Rep. Jerry Sonnenberg, R-Sterling
Rep. Glenn Vaad, R-Mead
House Economic and Business Development Committee
Chair, Rep. Larry Liston, R-Colorado Springs
Vice Chair, Rep. Spencer Swalm, R-Centennial
Rep. David Balmer, R-Centennial
Rep. Kevin Priola, R-Henderson
Rep.-elect Chris Holbert, R-Parker
Rep.-elect Keith Swerdfeger, R-Pueblo West
Rep.-elect Libby Szabo, R-Arvada
House Education Committee
Chair, Rep. Tom Massey, R-Poncha Springs
Vice Chair, Rep.-elect Don Beezley, R-Broomfield
Rep. Carole Murray, R-Castle Rock
Rep. Ken Summers, R-Lakewood
Rep.-elect Chris Holbert, R-Parker
Rep.-elect Janak Joshi, R-Colorado Springs
Rep.-elect Robert Ramirez, R-Westminster
House Finance Committee
Chair, Rep. Brian DelGrosso, R-Loveland
Vice Chair, Rep.-elect Keith Swerdfeger, R-Pueblo West
Rep. Cindy Acree, R-Aurora
Rep. Spencer Swalm, R-Centennial
Rep.-elect Don Beezley, R-Broomfield
Rep.-elect Kathleen Conti, R-Littleton
Rep.-elect Janak Joshi, R-Colorado Springs
House Health and Environment Committee
Chair, Rep. Ken Summers, R-Lakewood
Vice Chair, Rep. Cindy Acree, R-Aurora
Rep. Laura Bradford, R-Collbran
Rep. Jim Kerr, R-Littleton
Rep. Tom Massey, R-Poncha Springs
Rep.-elect J. Paul Brown, R-Ignacio
Rep.-elect Janak Joshi, R-Colorado Springs
House Judiciary Committee
Chair, Rep. Bob Gardner, R-Colorado Springs
Vice Chair, Rep.-elect Mark Barker, R-Colorado Springs
Rep. Brian DelGrosso, R-Loveland
Rep. B.J. Nikkel, R-Loveland
Rep. Jerry Sonnenberg, R-Sterling
Rep. Mark Waller, R-Colorado Springs
House Local Government Committee
Chair, Rep. Laura Bradford, R-Collbran
Vice Chair, Rep.-elect Libby Szabo, R-Arvada
Rep. David Balmer, R-Centennial
Rep. Bob Gardner, R-Colorado Springs
Rep.-elect Kathleen Conti, R-Littleton
Rep.-elect Keith Swerdfeger, R-Pueblo West
House State, Veterans, and Military Affairs Committee
Chair, Rep. Jim Kerr, R-Littleton
Vice Chair, Rep.-elect Don Coram, R-Montrose
Rep. Randy Baumgardner, R-Hot Sulphur Springs
Rep. Larry Liston, R-Colorado Springs
Rep. Mark Waller, R-Colorado Springs
House Transportation Committee
Chair, Rep. Glenn Vaad, R-Mead
Vice Chair, State Rep. Marsha Looper, R-Calhan
Rep. Kevin Priola, R-Henderson
Rep.-elect Mark Barker, R-Colorado Springs
Rep.-elect J. Paul Brown, R-Ignacio
Rep.-elect Robert Ramirez, R-Westminster
Rep.-elect Ray Scott, R-Grand Junction
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2011 Digital Marketing Strategies Conference
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NADA Convention & Expo
San Francisco
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February 5-7
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Denver Auto Show
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Colorado Convention Center
700 14th Street, Denver, 80202
For more details visit www.denverautoshow.com
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As car dealers our visions are always beyond the present and embedded in the future. With new car sales on the rise and crippling legislation prevented, we, as dealers can certainly see a Bright Future Ahead!
To learn more about this Future and to explore all the possibilities it can contain, be sure to attend this year’s NADA Convention and Expo in San Francisco. We have so much in store for you! To name a few things headed your way:
- New on Friday night! A NADA welcome reception co-sponsored by JD Power and Associates
- One stop registration and housing online with immediate confirmation!
- A compact 3 day Convention that wraps up on Monday at 5:00
- New workshops by Google, Ritz Carlton and JD Powers!
- General Sessions to be held on the third level in Moscone West, eliminating the busing to Civic Auditorium
- Advance registration open right up to Friday!
- Early Bird discounted registration fees
- New ID card scanners to replace the expo cards
- Optional badge mailing to your home enabling streamlined credential pickup.
Visit www.nadaconventionandexpo.com for more details!
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
- Rising Car Sales Fuel Auto ABS Market
The Wall Street Journal, December 17
Juggling six deals, Joseph Ruggiero barely looks up as he completes the paperwork for customers at Union GMC Buick on Route 22 in this New Jersey suburb.
- Nissan Leaf is practical for very few people
Detroit Free Press, December 16
The * * * 2011 Nissan Leaf is perfect for a very small number of people, but it's not the breakthrough car that makes electric vehicles practical for everybody.
- Chevy to announce winner of Volt auction
Detroit Free Press, December 15
Chevrolet on Thursday will announce the winner of the auction of the first Volt hybrid electric vehicle offered for sale.
- Ford to build three electric models at 'green' Wayne plant
The Detroit News, December 15
Ford Motor Co. showed off its reborn Michigan Assembly Plant on Tuesday, where in addition to a fuel-efficient, gasoline-powered Focus, the automaker will build hybrid and electric versions of the compact car.
- Chrysler recalls 367K minivans over inadvertent air bag deployments
The Detroit News, December 15
Chrysler Group LLC is recalling 367,350 2008 minivans after reports that water leaks from the air conditioning system accidentally set off air bags.
- Style and cost top reasons for car rejection
The Detroit News, December 15
Toyota Motor Corp.'s massive safety recalls prompted many car buyers to scratch Toyota off their list this past spring, according to a study by J.D. Power and Associates on the reasons people avoid certain models or brands.
- New Puzzle: Why Fewer are Killed in Car Crashes
The Wall Street Journal, December 15
The number of drivers involved in fatal accidents who were eating, talking on a phone or otherwise distracted rose 42% from 2005 to 2008. But that's just one way to read a new study of highway deaths.
- GM's Drive: Getting Out of Debt
The Wall Street Journal, December 15
General Motors Co.'s finance chief is engineering a radical shift in the car maker's strategy—to pay off virtually all its borrowing in a few years and keep debt at close to nothing.
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