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July 31, 2012
TITLE SPONSOR OF THE
2012 CHARITY PREVIEW PARTY
IN THIS ISSUE
 DEALER NEWS & INFORMATION
– Auto Industry News at a Glance
REGULATORY & LEGAL UPDATES
– Motor Vehicle Dealer Board – New Members Appointed
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
– House Passes Bill to Repeal Obsolete Mandate on Dealerships
UPCOMING SEMINARS
– Auto Dealer Law: The Definitive Federal Compliance & Legal Guide – Provided as Part of a Two-Hour Seminar
– KPA Weekly Webinar
– Upcoming Seminars
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
– Auto Con 2012
– CADA Annual Member Golf Event
– Upcoming Events
DEALER MILESTONES,
HIGHLIGHTS & TRANSITIONS
– Auto Con 2012
– 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.
- Colorado auto dealers step up in time of crisis
Automotive News, July 30
Many Colorado dealers are offering money and help to the people impacted by the July 20 mass murder near Denver, where a gunman entered a movie theater and killed 12 people and wounded 58.
- A Firebrand Departs From GM
The Wall Street Journal, July 29
General Motors Co.'s tumult deepened on Sunday when the auto maker ousted its global marketing chief, Joel Ewanick, head of one of the largest advertising budgets in the U.S. and a key player in the company's restructuring efforts.
- BMW to sell luxury cars for less online
The Detroit News, July 29
BMW will sell cars over the Web for the first time as the world's largest maker of luxury vehicles seeks an inexpensive way to reach more buyers to recoup spending on its electric models.
- New vehicle registration revs in Colorado, outpacing nation
The Denver Post, July 27
Colorado new vehicle registrations in June surged 26.1 percent from June 2011, the Colorado Auto Outlook Report said Friday.
- Colorado new-car sales up 26% in June from 2011
Denver Business Journal, July 27
Registrations of new cars and light trucks in Colorado soared again in June, rising 26.1 percent from the same month of 2011, according to the latest monthly sales report Friday from the Colorado Automobile Dealers Association.
- GM: Global marketing chief Joel Ewanick resigns
The Detroit News, July 29
GM spokesman Greg Martin said Ewanick was departing "because he failed to meet the company's expectations of an employee of the company." Martin declined to elaborate.
- Volkswagen, Fiat leaders battle over price war accusations
The Detroit News, July 26
A fight broke out Thursday between Volkswagen AG and Sergio Marchionne, the outspoken CEO of Fiat SpA and Chrysler Group LLC, who accused VW of aggravating a difficult situation by using its China profits to wage a price war in Europe.
- Marchionne is right to nail VW on price war
The Detroit News, July 27
In comments that appeared in Thursday editions of the New York Times and the International Herald Tribune, the CEO of Chrysler Group LLC and its Italian parent company, Fiat SpA, accused German automakers — Volkswagen AG in particular — of sparking a price war and exacerbating the capacity crisis weighing on European automakers amid the sovereign debt crisis.
- The Most Beautiful Cars of 2012
Forbes, July 26
Last week in Bridgehampton, N.Y., Ferrari parked a dozen of its best cars on the lawn to celebrate opening day of Bridgehampton Polo Club.
- Automakers aren’t holding their horses
Tim W Jackson, Wordpress Blog
See more at http://timwjackson.wordpress.com
- Mazda will recall 217,500 Tributes
Detroit News, Autos Insider
See more at www.autosinsider.com
- Reviewing the Acura ILX
The New York Times, Wheels
See more at http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com
- 'Thunderblender?' Cars get confusing names instead
USA Today, DriveOn
See more at http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/index
- Getting Off Gas
Los Angeles Times, Autos
See more at http://www.latimes.com/classified/automotive/highway1/
- Traffic Fatalities Show Dramatic Increase, And No One's Quite Sure Why
AOL Autos
See more at http://autos.aol.com/
- On, Dashboard!
The Wall Street Journal CARS
See more at http://online.wsj.com/public/page/news-autos-automotive.html
- Ford Escape SUVs recalled for unintended acceleration
CNN Money
See more at http://money.cnn.com/autos/
…more news articles are included at the end of this issue.
MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER BOARD - NEW MEMBERS APPOINTED
New members were appointed to the Motor Vehicle Dealer Board (“Board”) and started their three-year term on July 17th. John Medved who just left the board had served as the most recent President. Beau Smith of Sill-TerHar Motors has been selected as the new President, and Joe Gebhardt of Davidson-Gebhardt Chevrolet Subaru of Loveland is the other new vehicle dealer member currently serving. We extend a sincere thank you to all members of the Dealer board for their time, energy, and commitment. 
John Schenden – Pro Chrysler Jeep Dodge, Thornton
New Motor Vehicle Dealer to replace John Medved
Stan Martin – Stan’s Auto Sales, Westminster
Used Motor Vehicle Dealer to replace Phil Harris
Chris Hefty – Attorney, Loveland
Public Member to replace Eva Wilson
As a re-cap, the Board consists of nine members -- three new vehicle dealers, three used vehicle dealers, and three public members. Dealer board positions expire June 30th of each year. The Board oversees and provides direction to the Auto Industry Division. The Board is vested by statute with responsibility to administer the motor vehicle licensing laws, promulgate rules and regulations relating to those laws, to investigate complaints, and to impose sanctions and discipline licensees who violate those laws.
Interested in Serving on the Dealer Board – Or Other State Board?
In addition to the Dealer Board, the Governor’s office must make appointments to over 200 boards and commissions that oversee a large variety of subjects and make wide-ranging decisions. They are always looking for qualified candidates. Visit the Governor’s Boards and Commissions page for the 2012 Boards and Commissions Book for a listing of all of the boards and commissions. An application form is available on that site.
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If you have questions on any legal or regulatory topic, please contact:
Tammi McCoy, VP, tammi.mccoy@coloradodealers.org, 303.282.1449
Tim Jackson, President, tim.jackson@coloradodealers.org, 303.282.1448
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
HOUSE PASSES BILL TO REPEAL OBSOLETE MANDATE ON DEALERSHIPS
NADA 60-Second Email, July 23, 2012
On Monday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed by voice vote an NADA-supported bipartisan bill, H.R. 5859, which would repeal an obsolete provision regarding insurance cost reporting. The legislation was introduced in May by Reps. Gregg Harper (R-Miss.) and Bill Owens (D-N.Y.) and passed the House Energy and Commerce Committee by voice vote in June.
The bill repeals a requirement that dealers make available a NHTSA booklet entitled “Relative Collision Insurance Cost Information.” Under current law, auto dealers are required to provide the booklet to prospective purchasers upon request or face penalties of $1,000 per violation. However, a recent NADA survey of 815 auto dealers revealed that for 96 percent of dealers no customer had ever asked to see the insurance cost booklet.
NADA commends Reps. Harper and Owens for their bipartisan leadership on this legislation, and will be seeking Senators to sponsor a companion bill.
Also, NADA plans to identify and repeal other outdated mandates. Please advise the Legislative Affairs office if you have any suggestions.
Don Chalmers
Chairman, Government Relations Committee
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KPA WEEKLY WEBINAR:
Covers an Environment & Safety or an HR topic each week
Every Thursday
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Previously recorded webinars are also available at the above link.
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Auto Dealer Law: The Definitive Federal Compliance & Legal Guide – Provided as Part of a Two-Hour Seminar
SAVE THE DATE! Registration details coming soon!
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Wednesday, Sept. 19
8:30am-10:30am
Breakfast included
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CO SPRINGS
Citizens Service Center
1675 West Garden of the Gods Rd, Academy Conference Room |
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Wednesday, Sept. 19
12:00pm-2:00pm
Lunch included
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PUEBLO, Marriott
110 W. First Street, Pueblo, 81003
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Thursday, Sept. 20 8:00am-10:00am
Breakfast included
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DENVER: William D. Barrow Building
CADA Headquarters, Media Center |
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Thursday, Sept. 20
12:00pm-2:00pm
Lunch included
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LOVELAND: Holiday Inn Express
6092 East Crossroads Boulevard |
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Friday, Sept. 21
8:00am-10:00am
Breakfast included
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GRAND JUNCTION: Doubletree
743 Horizon Drive |
KPA Weekly Webinar
Covers an Environment & Safety or an HR topic each week
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Every Thursday
10:00-11:00am (MST)
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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
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AutoCON 2012
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September 5 - 8, 2012
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CADA Annual Member Golf Event
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Monday, September 17, 2012
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Colorado Golf Club
8000 Preservation Trail
Parker, CO 80134
*More Details Coming Soon* |
AUTO CON 2012
The 2012 AutoConnections Conference & Exposition (aka AutoCon 2012) is brought to you by Automotive Media Partners, LLC. (AMP). AMP is a company led by Ralph Paglia, Chris Saraceno and Mike Myers who represent the largest online communities for Automotive Professionals.
The conference will start on September 5, 2012 at 1:00 pm and will end of September 8, 2012 at noon.
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS!
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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
- The Average Car or Truck on U.S. Roads Is Now 11 Years Old, And Counting
Forbes, July 30
The average car on the road is now 11 years old, according to Experian Automotive.
- July auto sales remain strong, but for how long?
Detroit Free Press, July 28
U.S. consumers continued buying new cars and trucks at a brisk pace in July, but there are growing concerns that industry sales will slow down as the year grinds on.
- Why You Shouldn't Rent A Car With A MasterCard
Forbes, July 27
Most credit card companies offer free insurance on rental cars. It’s one of the reasons your credit card can be a great travel companion and a great way to avoid forking over an extra 15 bucks every time you go on a trip.
- Exec who pulled Facebook ads out at General Motors
MSNBC, July 28
Joel Ewanick, the agent of change brought in by General Motors just over two years ago to shake up its moribund marketing operations, has unexpectedly resigned.
- Harman Unveils Gesture-Recognition System for Cars
Forbes, July 27
We’ll soon be able to control our cars’ infotainment systems, not with touchscreens or – heaven forbid – conventional buttons and knobs – but with a nod, wink and/or pointed finger, Wired.com reports.
- 2013 Ford C-Max Energi Undercuts Toyota Prius Plug-In’s Price (Sort Of)
Automobile Mag, July 24
Call it a win on technicalities: thanks to some different levels of trim and options, as well as a larger federal tax credit, the 2013 Ford C-Max Energi can claim a lower base price than the 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In against which it competes.
- Volkswagen, Fiat leaders battle over price war accusations
The Detroit News, July 26
A fight broke out Thursday between Volkswagen AG and Sergio Marchionne, the outspoken CEO of Fiat SpA and Chrysler Group LLC, who accused VW of aggravating a difficult situation by using its China profits to wage a price war in Europe.
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