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JANUARY 17, 2012
IN THIS ISSUE
 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
– CADA Has Selected KPA As Our Endorsed Provider of HR Management and Compliance Software!
DEALER NEWS & INFORMATION
– Auto Industry News at a Glance
NADA / ATD CONVENTION
– Colorado and Utah Dealer Breakfast
– Super Bowl Party Hosted by CADA
REGULATORY & LEGAL UPDATES
– Record Retention Guidelines
– NLRB Further Delays Posting Requirement Deadline, but Issues Regulations That Speeds Union Election Procedures
UPCOMING SEMINARS
– Innovative Dealer Summit
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
– Upcoming Events
– 2012 NADA and ATD Convention & Expo
– Colorado and Utah Dealer Breakfast
– Denver Auto Show
DEALER MILESTONES,
HIGHLIGHTS & TRANSITIONS
–Share Your Accomplishmens
THE AFTERFACT
–All the News That's Fit to Email!
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CADA HAS SELECTED KPA AS OUR ENDORSED PROVIDER OF HR MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE SOFTWARE!
We are pleased to announce that your association has endorsed KPA’s HotlinkHR™solution. Employment-related lawsuits are a top legal/compliance threat facing dealerships today. This comprehensive, automated solution—developed for dealerships—can provide guidance, tracking, and automated tools that are increasingly necessary in today’s litigious and complicated legal environment.
CADA previously endorsed KPA’s Environmental, Health & Safety services (EHS) for over seven years so we already knew that KPA is a solid partner. Our Member Services Committee, made up of CADA member dealers, put in countless hours evaluating this product line separately, along with other solutions in the market. Ultimately, our dealer committee decided that the depth of KPA’s solution in the HR area, its focus on the automotive industry, and also the fact KPA is a Colorado-based company already serving many of our members made it the clear choice. 
View a message from Tim Jackson on CADA’s newest endorsement below:
Contacts:
KPA: Patric Timmermans: 303.228.8772, ptimmermans@kpaonline.com
CADA: Polly Penna: 303.457.5119, polly.penna@coloradodealers.org
KPA is a proud sponsor of this year’s
CADA Superbowl party at the NADA Convention!
>> Register Now / More Info
 CADA Open Road is now beginning its sixth year of service, providing uninterrupted weekly news and information for Colorado automotive professionals to better compete in our industry, since January 3, 2007.
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.
- Governor Hickenlooper’s State of the State address
Detroit Free Press, January 8
When people think of the West, it’s easy to envision wagon trains, Buffalo Bill, the glory days of the Gold Rush. Cowboy hats come to mind … rocks … even beer … but let’s talk about hats.
- TrueCar Swizzles Billing Model, After Pressure From States
Social Tech, January 16
Santa Monica-based TrueCar, the online auto buying site led by Scott Painter, said Monday that it is addressing compliance issues and concerns with its service with a change to its billing model.
- TrueCar, With Guns To Its Head, Says Uncle. Will Change Business Model
The Truth About Cars, January 16
TrueCar says it is deeply sorry, and it will change the way it is doing business. Bowing to state regulators, TrueCar will change the way it discloses prices to car shopper. And it will change the way it charges dealers, Automotive News [sub] reports.
- TrueCar Changes Billing Model in Virginia in Order to Ensure Immediate Regulatory Compliance
Dealer Communications, January 17
TrueCar, Inc., which is devoted to bringing transparency to the car buying process, today announced that it is adjusting its billing model in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a meaningful step towards seamlessly providing greater transparency and quality service to car buyers and dealers alike while also working within existing regulatory requirements.
- Okla. Commission Says TrueCar Violates Dealer Rules
Fi Magazine, January 12
Oklahoma became the latest state to put the brakes on TrueCar, with the state’s motor vehicle commission deeming the service in violation of the state’s dealer licensing laws.
- 2012 NAIAS consumer guide: Revenge of the cars
The Detroit News, January 12
Technology-laden sedans and coupes feature function, comfort with a touch of green
- Detroit Show's Soundtrack: America the Beautiful
The Wall Street Journal, January 14
The 2012 North American International Auto Show, continuing through Jan. 22 at Cobo Hall in downtown Detroit, has more story lines than a Russian novel.
- Insurance study: Women are better drivers than men
MSNBC, January 12
In the proverbial battle of the sexes, women are better drivers than men. Or so says a new study by an online auto insurance group that hopes to dispel the long-standing notion that women are bad drivers.
- Chrysler CEO cautiously optimistic about industry's future
The Detroit News, January 12
Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne says the automobile industry remains in an era of historic change and challenges, but said there is cause for hope.
- Dealers, suppliers revel in new attitude at show
The Detroit News, January 12
North Carolina Chrysler dealer John Gillilan was photographing the shiny new Chryslers, Dodges and Jeeps on the floor of the North American International Auto Show on Wednesday.
- BMW to add 300 jobs in SC with $900M investment
Detroit Free Press, January 12
German automaker BMW is expanding its South Carolina plant and adding 300 new jobs.
- Detroit Auto Show Takes Efficiency and Luxury Up a Notch – and More
Tim W Jackson, Wordpress Blog
See more at http://timwjackson.wordpress.com
- GM competes with global luxury brands with Cadillac ATS
Detroit News, Autos Insider
See more at www.autosinsider.com
- Previewing the 2012 Detroit Auto Show
The New York Times, Wheels
See more at http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com
- The five big automotive trends that will shake 2012
USA Today, DriveOn
See more at http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/index
- High-class, Low-impact
Los Angeles Times, Autos
See more at http://www.latimes.com/classified/automotive/highway1/
- Nissan's Return To Detroit Brings Pathfinder Debut By Facebook
AOL Autos
See more at http://autos.aol.com/
- Mini's Hot Coupe: Drive It—If Your Pal Buys One
The Wall Street Journal CARS
See more at http://online.wsj.com/public/page/news-autos-automotive.html
- Today's best American cars
CNN Money
See more at http://money.cnn.com/autos/
…more news articles are included at the end of this issue.
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UTAH AUTO DEALERS REGISTER HERE!
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REGISTER NOW!
RECORD RETENTION GUIDELINES
After the end of the year, we tend to receive many inquiries about how long various types of files and documents must be kept on file. CLICK HERE for overall record retention guidelines covering dealership files.
See also this prior article:
October 31, 2007, Record Retention Guidelines, Q&A: QUESTION: What are the recommendations for retaining and/or shredding consumer credit reports given both the safeguards rule to protect this information, and the need to keep deal documents as proof of compliance or in defense of a consumer complaint or lawsuit?
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NLRB FURTHER DELAYS POSTING REQUIREMENT DEADLINE, BUT ISSUES REGULATION THAT SPEEDS UNION ELECTION PROCEDURES
NADA Supports Legal Challenges to Both Rulemakings
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has further postponed, now until April 30, 2012, the requirement that its new employee rights poster be prominently displayed in union and non-union workplaces. The former deadline was January 31, 2012. . . . For more details, CLICK HERE to refer back to the article in last week’s Open Road.
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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
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| Event Description |
Date/Time |
Location |
Innovative Dealer Summit
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March 21-22, 2012
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More details coming soon!
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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 |
2012 NADA & ATD Convention & Expo
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February 3-6, 2012
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Las Vegas, NV
Register Online! |
Colorado and Utah Dealer Breakfast
*Sponsored by Comcast Spotlight
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Sunday, February 5
7:15 am - 9:00 am
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Las Vegas Hilton
Ballroom D
3000 Paradise Road
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Colorado Dealers Click Here: www.coloradodealers.org/registration
Utah Dealers Click Here: gwenn@uada.com |
Denver Auto Show
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March 21-25th, 2012
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Colorado Convention Center |
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
- Think the 1990s Are Back in Detroit? Think Again
Forbes, January 11
The mood in Detroit this week was beyond relief. It was deja vu.
- Ford, not GM or Chrysler, got federal loans to retool plants
Detroit Free Press, January 12
Ever since the federal bailout of General Motors and Chrysler, Ford has boasted of its bootstrapped turnaround, but two years later, Ford is the only Detroit automaker to receive government loans to retool plants that make more fuel-efficient vehicles and powertrains.
- Audi to bring Q3 compact crossover to U.S. in 2014
Detroit Free Press, January 9
The good news is Audi plans to sell the new Q3 compact crossover in the U.S. in 2014.
- Acura unveils new ILX, updated RDX, NSX
The Detroit News, January 9
Admitting that 2011 was a year best forgotten for Acura, Jeff Conrad, vice president of sales for the Honda luxury division revealed three new models aimed at reviving the company's fortunes.
- Ultra-luxury Bentley on the rebound, unveils Continental GT and GTC V8
Detroit Free Press, January 9
The Bentley Continental GT and GTC V8 unveiled Monday come as sales for the ultra-luxury brand are rebounding.
- Detroit auto show floor offers razzle, dazzle
Detroit Free Press, January 9
The floor of the North American International Auto Show is where cars and technology collide.
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