January 2008 marks the First Anniversary of the Open Road
e-newsletter.
Listed here are several articles pertaining to the auto industry that appeared recently in newspapers and other media outlets across the nation. Colorado auto dealers, resisting the idea of tougher emissions standards for new cars, want to shift the focus to the old clunkers responsible for much of the pollution. High-emitting vehicles are the key "We want to take not just hundreds or thousands but tens of thousands of cars Those are bold words from Tim Jackson, president of the Colorado Automotive Dealers Association, who spoke to us Friday about his group's plan to target old, high-polluting vehicles through a new nonprofit foundation. The fight over emissions standards GM electric car takes off on You Tube The Detroit News, Dec. 29 More than eight years after discontinuing the now-notorious EV1 electric car, General Motors Corp.'s quirky little ride just won't go away.
Fans of the EV1 still haven't forgiven GM for halting the electric car program -- and destroying most of the cars -- in 1999. That decision inspired the documentary, "Who Killed the Electric Car."
Back to Basics: Neo-federalism a return to founding principles We see nothing wrong with states being able to set clean water or air standards that differ from those set by the federal government, with a few non-negotiable conditions. States should be given freedom to approve lower than-federal standards as well as higher-than-federal standards. They should be denied any future federal assistance related to any adverse economic impacts that result from reckless regulating, leaving them to shoulder any consequences. And, finally, they should be prevented by law from using their clout as consumer markets to coerce other states into meeting their standards, as California and a number of other states (possibly to be joined by Colorado) are attempting to do with auto emissions. Cobo readies for car show
CADA
forwards news articles and opinion columns of interest through Open Road
Colorado auto dealers have been the target of several prospective legislative proposals that will intertwine among the healthcare, transportation and environment issues which will likely assume a good portion of the legislative agenda at the state capitol this year.
CLICK HERE to read more about expectations for the 2008 legislature.
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If you have questions on any
legislative topic, please contact:
Nancy Burke, Vice President - Public Policy and Communications,
nancy.burke@cadaonline.org,
303.457.5115
Tim Jackson, President,
tim.jackson@cadaonline.org,
303.282.1448
OSHA CLARIFIES (pERSONAL
pROTECTIVE eQUIPMENT) ppe
rEQUIREMENTS
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration
has issued a rule clarifying
employer and employee
responsibilities for the
payment of personal
protective equipment (PPE). The
rule:
1. Mandates that dealerships pay for most PPE required by OSHA's
standards and creates a
clear and consistent policy
to reduce confusion
regarding what dealerships
need not pay for.
2. Creates no new requirements regarding what PPE dealerships must
provide to employees.
Dealerships need not pay for
uniforms, items worn for
cleanliness, and other items
that are not PPE. They also
need not pay for most
safety-toe footwear,
prescription safety eyewear,
everyday clothing, and
weather-related gear.
3. States that though dealerships cannot require employees to provide
their own PPE, employees who
do so are not entitled to
reimbursement. On the other
hand, dealerships must
ensure the adequacy of any
employee-provided PPE to
protect against workplace
hazards.
4. Indicates that dealerships need not pay to replace lost or
intentionally damaged PPE.
The rule takes effect Feb.13, 2008, and requires
compliance by May 15, 2008.
NADA intends to issue more comprehensive guidance
before those dates. In the
meantime, more information
can be found on the OSHA web
site at:
www.osha.gov/SLTC/personalprotectiveequipment/index.html.
You may also contact KPA, CADA’s endorsed vendor
for environmental and safety
compliance services, for
more information on this and
other related topics:
Contact:
KPA , Scot Corn
303.228.8772, 303.875.5634
(cell),
scorn@kpaonline.com
1380 Forest Park Circle,
Suite 140, Lafayette CO
80026
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Colorado Annual Dealers
Legal Counsel Lunch and
Issues Briefing
To attend the event, please return the attached form, simply RSVP
by responding to this email,
or contact us with any
questions.
TIME: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
LOCATION:
William D. Barrow Building (CADA
Offices)
290 East Speer Blvd
Denver, Colorado
80203
RSVP:
rsvp@cadaonline.org or
return the flyer from below
CLICK HERE for flyer/registration form.
CLICK HERE
for the planned agenda.
If you have questions on any legal or
regulatory topics, please contact:
Tammi
McCoy, VP,
tammi.mccoy@cadaonline.org, 303.282.1449
Tim Jackson, President,
tim.jackson@cadaonline.org, 303.282.1448
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.
CLICK HERE
for flyer/registration form.
Practical advice to prevent
employment litigation: Learn to avoid mistakes that often lead to big ticket employment litigation Learn to address hiring issues head on, such as creating and maintaining sound pre-hire paperwork, complying with federal and state immigration laws, and not falling prey to breach-of-contract lawsuits Learn to properly handle employment terminations without landing yourself or your business in the middle of a discrimination or wrongful discharge lawsuit Learn to better manage your employees when dealing with difficult hire and fire issues
“I thought Mr. Fredrickson’s presentation was excellent! He was easy to understand and concise, his presentation was relevant to our industry, Thursday,
7:30 to 9:30
a.m.
breakfast included Noon to 2 p.m.
lunch included 8:30 to 10:30
a.m.
breakfast included Noon to 2 p.m.
lunch included
TOMORROW Thursday, Jan. 3 11:30 a.m. to
Monday, Sept. 8,
2008
Fort Collins Dealer GRADUATEs FROM
NADA/ATD Dealer Candidate Academy is
an
intensive, 12-month
apprenticeship course in
dealership management. Six weeks
of classroom
study are combined
with 45 weeks of in-dealership
training to prepare students for
dealership management positions.
CLICK HERE
for more information on
the NADA Dealer Academy.
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LeT US KNOW ABOUT YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS!!!
Have you or anyone else at your dealership won an award
recently? Has 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@cadaonline.org. Also include your contact
information for further follow-up.

We hope you have enjoyed it this past year and will continue to gain
valuable information from it in 2008. Please feel free to tell others
about it as well and have them to sign up for weekly distribution
by sending them to the following
registration page.
A group representing Colorado auto dealers is starting a nonprofit to get old cars off the road. With $250,000 in seed money and a hope of cleaning the air, they're . . . saying no to clunkers.
Rocky Mountain News,
Dec. 29
off the road over time."
Rocky Mountain News, Dec. 30
Environmental activists and sympathetic public officials were naturally upset by the decision in Washington the other day to reject California's "clean car" law. No surprise there. After all, more than dozen other states, including Colorado, supported California's effort to tighten emission rules for new motor vehicles with the intent to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
New floor plan adds more space for automakers' displays, aisle for the expected 700,000 visitors.
The Detroit News, Dec. 31
With less than two weeks until Cobo Center opens its doors to the world's automotive press, work crews are making their final push to ready scores of displays for the 2008 North American International Auto Show.
This year, several automakers will have all-new or expanded displays. One brand -- Germany's Porsche -- has pulled out of the Detroit show, but the sports car company's departure has created more room for the rest of the automakers, many of whom still complain they cannot get enough space.
to inform members of current events. These in no way reflect the views,
opinions,
and/or positions of CADA or its member dealers. They are sent for
informational
and educational purposes only.
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What we can expect in 2008 from the state house
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CADA Endorsed ProviderPlease join us for the
annual legal, regulatory and
legislative briefing on
issues of importance to
attorneys representing
Colorado automobile Dealers.
We have coordinated this
year’s Dealers Legal Counsel
Briefing session to coincide
with Doug Greenhaus of NADA
being in Colorado on
Thursday, Jan. 3. Please
forward the information to
your defense counsels or
others in your dealership
who may be interested.
Shares Knowledge throughout The state
Top
Ten Blunders
Employers Make in
Hiring and Firing
and most importantly, he provided specific suggestions and recommendations that we were able to easily implement at our
dealership. I highly recommend this seminar.”
--Cindy Swanson, Controller, Planet Honda
TO REGISTER ONLINE FOR
ANY CADA SEMINAR OR EVENT,
PLEASE VISIT:
www.cadaonline.org/registration
Topics
City
Date/Time
Location
Employment Law Seminar
by
Todd Fredrickson
of
Otten
Johnson
Denver
Jan. 24
William D. Barrow Building
290 E. Speer Blvd, 80203
(SW Corner of Grant/Speer)
Denver,
303.831.1722
Employment Law Seminar
by
Todd Fredrickson
of
Otten
Johnson
Denver
Thursday,
Jan. 24
Co’s BMW
Center
4150 Byrd Drive
2nd Floor Conf. Room
Loveland, 80538
(I-25 and Crossroads
Exit 259)
970.292.5200
Employment Law Seminar
by
Todd Fredrickson
of
Otten
Johnson
Colorado
Springs
Wednesday,
Jan. 30
Antlers Hilton Hotel
4 South Cascade Ave.
Colorado Springs,
80903 719.955.5600
à
Colorado Springs
dealers should
register with CSADA,
Ann Winslow,
719.473.1465
Employment Law Seminar
by
Todd Fredrickson
of
Otten
Johnson
Pueblo
Wednesday,
Jan. 30
Spradley Auto West
713 E Spaulding Ave
Pueblo West, 81007
719.543.6710
(Exit 101 West Royal
Gorge/Canon City)
Event
Description
Date/Time
Location
Annual Dealers Legal
Counsel Lunch &
Issues Briefing
1:30 p.m.
William D. Barrow Building
290 E. Speer Blvd, 80203
(SW Corner of Grant/Speer)
Denver, 303.831.1722
Legislative Policy Committee
(LPC)
Meeting
Jan 16, 2008
7:30
a.m.
William D. Barrow Building
290 E. Speer Blvd, 80203
(SW Corner of Grant/Speer)
All CADA members are
invited to attend. For more information,
contact Nancy Burke at
303.457.5115.
NADA 91st Annual
Convention & Expo
Feb. 9-12, 2008
Moscone Center,
San Francisco, CA
Denver International
Auto Show
March 26-30, 2008
Colorado Convention
Center, Denver
CADA Golf Event
Columbine Country Club
17 Fairway Lane
Columbine Valley, 80123
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NADA/ATD DEALER CANDIDATE ACADEMY
Carrie Baumgart recently graduated from NADA Dealer Academy in
McLean, Va. Carrie is the daughter of
Doug Markley and the granddaughter of Gene Markley,
both long-time new car dealers in Fort Collins. Carrie has also
recently been named on the Successor Addenus for Buick, Pontiac,
GMC, and Honda at Markley Motors, Inc., in Fort Collins.
click
here.
Colorado Automobile Dealers Association
290 East Speer Boulevard Denver, CO 80203
Telephone: 303.831.1722
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Facsimile:
303.831.4205
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