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 DENVER INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW GOES GREEN On behalf of 120 new car dealers in the Denver metro area, welcome to the newly designed 2008 Denver International Auto Show. There are many new exciting additions to the Auto Show this year. The public is moving towards the green movement and yet many are unaware of the current offerings of clean green cars available in showrooms today. This year's show will provide an opportunity for everyone to become better acquainted with new clean cars. The line-up of vehicles on display looks very intriguing as we go beyond where any car has ever gone before. We'll see hybrids, flex fuels and the sulfur-free, clean diesel hitting the markets in the way of newly designed and efficient "green" models. Several green events have already taken place, including:
Congressman Ed Perlmutter checks out a new clean green car for his daughter at Sunday's Green Car Parade at the state capitol.
The Green Car Summit panel delivered a energetic and lively discussion on consumer choice, available green technology and fuel efficiency standards. The panel consisted of Keith Hay from Environment Colorado, Laura Dooley of the Auto Alliance and Keith Price from Volkswagen. Tim Jackson of CADA moderated the discussion.
* * * * * * * * * GE/WACHOVIA SPONSORS CELEBRATION AND CADA-endorsed vendor GE/Wachovia Dealers Services will sponsor a champagne toast during the first ever Green Tie Charity Preview Event TODAY to kick-off the 2008 Denver International Auto Show. Please join Amanda Costanzi, vice president of marketing, and Wade Middleton, Regional Buying Center leader of GE/Wachovia, as they open the celebration with a toast to commemorate the kick start of the Clear The Air Foundation.
Your CADA F&I Resource Center is proud to be a part of this wonderful opportunity. While we take pride in providing valuable products and services, we also strive to help celebrate the visions and dreams of our member dealers. For more information on CADA F&I Resource Center products and services, please contact Chad Julius at 303.831.1722 or chad.julius@cadaonline.org. * * * * * * * * * GREEN-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS FROM THE F&I RESOURCE CENTER For most the word green brings to mind images of fresh cut football fields, baseball diamonds, the color of your least favorite vegetable as a child or maybe the junk yard dragsters of the 1950s, the Green Monsters. In today’s automotive industry the buzz word “GREEN” has taken on many definitions ranging from cash and financing to emission standards and our environment. While manufactures are hard at work to improve the overall environmental emissions impact CADA is hard at work on a balanced Colorado emissions standard.
GE Money Warranty Services and Allstate/AHIS are both on the cutting edge of technology which enables them to provide programs and processes that are 100% “GREEN.” Listed below are just a few of the ways they can help you and your dealership move towards a “GREENER” future:
All active member dealers receive these benefits and more at NO ADDITIONAL COST! That’s a savings that’s hard to beat. You and your dealership can take a major step in the “GREEN Direction” while at the same time working with a trusted source, CADA. Be on the lookout as your CADA F&I Resource Center continues to bring you the latest information on “GREEN” products and services that will allow you to turn “GREEN” into profits. For more information please contact Chad at 303.831.1722 or chad.julius@cadaonline.org, and be sure to visit www.geaws.com as well as https://credit.ahlcorp.com for even more information. * * * * * * * * *
* * * * * * * * * APRIL IS AUTOMOTIVE CAREER MONTH Plan now to host an event during Automotive Career Month, set for April. NADA's Event Planning Kit makes it easy for you to help young people get their careers in gear. The kit includes:
Order a kit today at www.nada.org/careers or by calling 800.248.6232, Ext. 7147. CLICK HERE to download an Automotive Career Month Event Planning Kit.
Your CADA lobbyist, Nancy Burke, provides weekly updates on legislative issues relevant to the automotive industry. CLICK HERE to read about the current activities taking place on the state and federal levels. * * * * * * * * * BUSINESS, UNIONS PREPARE FOR INITIATIVE BATTLES Colorado businesses could spend millions of dollars campaigning against proposed ballot initiatives that -- if voters approve in November -- would devastate the state's employment environment, business leaders say. CLICK HERE to read the entire article. * * * * * * * * * SUNDAY LIQUOR SALES BILL ON RITTER'S DESK The Senate on Thursday passed Senate Bill 82 on a 25-9 vote, sending it to Ritter's desk. The House passed the legislation earlier in the week. CLICK HERE to read the entire article. ________________________________________________________ If you have questions on any legislative topic, please contact:
USE A STATE-CERTIFIED TAX DATABASE FOR SALES TAX INFORMATION
CLICK HERE to visit the Jan. 9, 2008, Open Road for links to the two current database providers. C.R.S. 39-26-105.3 is the state hold-harmless statute—it provides the following “hold harmless” provision that extends to state-collected and local jurisdiction taxes (including "special districts" such as the Regional Transportation District, Scientific and Cultural Facilities District, Metropolitan Football Stadium District, Republication River Water Conservation District, rural transportation authority districts, local marketing districts, mass transit districts, multi-jurisdictional housing authority districts, regional library districts, and local improvement districts).
It is critical that a print-out be made and retained of the information that was relied upon for proof in a later audit. As an example, the Denver city ordinance contains the following specific requirement:
While home-rule cities and counties are not covered under the state statute; more are adopting this hold harmless provision. Until recently, Denver was the only home-rule that had adopted a local version. Below is a list of participating home-rule cities and counties that have enacted ordinances that hold retailers and other taxpayers harmless if they rely on these certified databases:
CLICK HERE to access the state’s most recent listing of current home-rule cities with hold-harmless provisions. * * * * * * * * * INTERNET ADVERTISED PRICE MUST MATCH PRINT ADS A reminder “advertisement” is defined very broadly under Colorado law—and includes internet postings, listings or targeted advertisements:
CLICK HERE to access the Dealer Board advertising rules. * * * * * * * * * REVISED MEMO ISSUED REGARDING VEHICLES DONATED
If you donate cars to public institutions and have questions about this process, please contact us. CADA has been assisting in requesting any necessary clarifications on this process to update all who are affected. * * * * * * * * * REMINDER: SUNDAY SALES ARE PROHIBITED AT This is to remind all member dealers who intend to participate in the Denver International Auto Show this year that your sales representatives cannot sell or offer to sell vehicles on Sunday. CADA has always advised sales representatives to refrain from discussing any specifics regarding price, terms, financing, or aspects of an actual sale or offer to sell. On Sunday, discussions with consumers need to be focused on educating consumers on vehicle features. The off-site permit for the auto show does NOT permit Sunday sales; off-site events are still subject to the Sunday closing law. CLICK HERE to review a memo with more details regarding the Sunday closing law and the auto show. ________________________________________________________ If you have questions on any legal or regulatory topic, please contact:
After years of building your business, you deserve to have your business continue after you exit. This presentation will highlight the 10 DEADLY SINS of business succession planning, as well as both basic and innovative elements of an exit strategy. Presented jointly by Federated Insurance and outside counsel. The practical ideas discussed may mean savings Don’t miss this practical and informative presentation!
CLICK HERE for more information on this session. CLICK HERE to register for this event, PRESENTED BY CADA ENDORSED PROVIDER, FEDERATED INSURANCE. * * * * * * * * *
CADA, in conjunction with Federated, will be hosting a Designated Risk Management Seminar. This comprehensive seminar will be limited to twenty dealers, each of whom, after providing the requisite information, will be provided with comprehensive and customized materials at the seminar in April 2007.
CLICK HERE for more information. CLICK HERE to register for this event.
FISHER HONDA WINS PRESIDENT'S AWARD
* * * * * * * * * MEMORIAL FUND ESTABLISHED FOR CHAD JULIUS' FATHER The Colorado Automobile Dealers Association Executive Committee recently voted The Michael Julius Memorial Fund was set up to help the family defray expenses related to his cancer treatments and funeral expenses. To contribute to the fund, please contact Lauren Stadler at 303-457-5123 or lauren.stadler@cadaonline.org, Funds can also be mailed to: CADA Michael Julius Memorial Fund, Attn: Lauren Stadler, 290 E. Speer Blvd., Denver, CO 80203. Or payments can be sent directly to Vectra Bank: CADA Michael Julius Memorial Fund, C/O Vectra Bank, 2000 South Colorado Blvd., Suite 2-1200, Denver, CO 80222, Attn: Account # 5110016663. * * * * * * * * * 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@cadaonline.org. Also include your contact information for further follow-up.
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More than 500 cars and trucks will be featured on the 400,000-square-foot exhibition floor. In connection with the show, the 
CADA continues to learn that many dealerships are not utilizing either of the state certified, third-party tax jurisdiction providers. It is very important that title processing personnel are looking up tax information in one of these databases to limit liability years later when dealerships may be audited by a city, county or the state. Liabilities can extend to the actual tax that was not collected, interest and penalties that can add up to thirty percent. Taxing jurisdictions are becoming increasingly active in conducting audits of auto dealerships. 
This statute in conjunction with Rule 3 (below) means that internet postings/ads for a specific car cannot contain different prices than those for the same car in other print ads. The Auto Industry Division has indicated in prior training classes, however, that a coupon that is simply offered via the Internet only would not be in violation of this provision:
After some confusion around an earlier memo (dated Sept. 5, 2007), the Titles and Registration Section has issued a revised memo to further clarify the relevant procedures and requirements when dealerships donate cars to public universities. The purpose of the original memo was to clarify for all counties and dealerships that these ‘donations’ are considered taxable to the dealerships (even though the public institution may be exempt from taxes). 
Congratulations to