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SEPTEMBER 9, 2009
IN THIS ISSUE
 DEALER NEWS & INFORMATION
– Automotive News at a Glance
REGULATORY & LEGAL UPDATES
– NADA Update on 'Cash-For-Clunkers'
– Reminder: Daily Fee ("Tax") On Rental Cars Applies to Warranty Work
– Updated Legal / Regulatory Articles Index Available
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
– Fourth Meeting of Pinnacol Assurance Interim Committee Focuses on Options For Restructuring Pinnacol
– CADA Grassroots Meetings Being Scheduled Daily
– CADA To Host Fundraising Breakfast for Rep. Steve King (R-Grand Junction)
– CADA To Host Fundraiser For Governor Bill Ritter
– CADA Looking for Intern
UPCOMING SEMINARS
– Upcoming Seminars
– Liabilities, Fraud and Bankruptcy - Oh My! What's a dealer to do in these tough economic times?
– Colorado Springs, Performance Documentation Skills For Supervisors
– Denver, Performance Documentation Skills For Supervisors
– CADA Regional Member Briefings!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
– Upcoming Events
– CADA Regional Member Briefings
– MDADA Annual Membership Meeting/CADA Regional Meeting
– NADA Convention and Exposition
– Denver Auto Show
– CADA 2010 Annual Golf Tournament
DEALER MILESTONES,
HIGHLIGHTS & TRANSITIONS
–Share Your Accomplishments
THE AFTERFACT
–All the News That's Fit to Email!
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AUTOMOTIVE 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.
NADA UPDATE ON 'CASH-FOR-CLUNKERS'
WASHINGTON -- Officials from U.S. DOT/NHTSA on Thursday (Sept. 3) briefed congressional staff. Here’s what was reported on the current status of the Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS):
• For the first time, DOT has set its own target of Sept. 30 to pay all claims. (It is unclear, however, if this means that dealers will no longer be able to resubmit valid deals after this date. It is nevertheless prudent that dealers correct any mistakes and resubmit any rejected applications as soon as possible.)
• NHTSA estimates that 120,000 of the 690,114 deals submitted have been approved with an estimated $500 million paid out.
CLICK HERE for the full update (includes NADA’s latest dealer survey of claim reimbursement status—showing about 77% of claims are still pending review).
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REMINDER: DAILY FEE ("TAX") ON RENTAL CARS APPLIES TO WARRANTY WORK
A reminder of the new $2.00 daily rental car fee – this fee does apply to rentals that are reimbursed by the manufacturer. To the extent a manufacturer caps the warranty reimbursement rate lower than the actual cost (including taxes), the fee/tax is still owed to the state.
New Daily Fee on Car Rentals: Applies to Warranty, July 8th, 2009
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UPDATED LEGAL / REGULATORY ARTICLES INDEX AVAILABLE
A consolidated index of Legal / Regulatory articles has been posted on the Open Road archives page. This is a cumulative index of articles sorted by category; you can also search for key words as well.
Visit http://www.cadaopenroad.org to access this index and all archives.
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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
 
FOURTH MEETING OF PINNACOL ASSURANCE INTERIM COMMITTEE FOCUSES ON OPTIONS FOR RESTRUCTURING PINNACOL
Friday, September 4th marked the fourth meeting of the Pinnacol Interim Committee. During the day-long meeting, several options were put forth relative to a restructuring of Pinnacol’s legal status for the future. Doug Dirks and Ann Nelson of the Employers Insurance Company of Nevada (formerly the Nevada State Fund) testified about their experiences in privatizing a state fund. Later in the day, a panel of Pinnacol’s staff was in place to answer questions regarding the options proposed.
The majority of business groups, including CADA, have taken the position that Pinnacol is efficient and works well in its current form. Our message to legislators has been to simply leave Pinnacol alone.
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CADA GRASSROOTS MEETINGS BEING SCHEDULED DAILY
In large part, CADA’s legislative success is due to the active and meaningful participation of our member dealers in grassroots activism. We are in the process of scheduling 28 meetings across Colorado between now and when the General Assembly convenes for the 2010 Session on January 13th. To see a current list of the meetings we have confirmed, please click here and RSVP to Lauren Stadler at lauren.stadler@coloradodealers.org if you plan to attend. We can’t wait to see you at these very important and educational meetings!
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CADA TO HOST FUNDRAISING BREAKFAST FOR REP. STEVE KING (R-GRAND JUNCTION)
On the morning of September 11th, CADA will host a fundraising breakfast in Grand Junction for Rep. Steve King. Rep. King is running for the Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Josh Penry (R-Grand Junction) in 2010. To view the event invitation and RSVP information, please click here.
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CADA TO HOST FUNDRAISER FOR GOVERNOR BILL RITTER
On the evening of September 14th, CADA will host a fundraising reception for incumbent Colorado Governor, Bill Ritter (D-Denver). To view a copy of the invitation, please click here. CADA has also agreed to host fundraisers for other gubenatorial candidates, including Sen. Josh Penry (R-Grand Junction) and former Congressman Scott McInnis (R-Grand Junction). Please watch future editions of Open Road for details on these upcoming events.
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CADA LOOKING FOR INTERN
Calling all students! Do you know a college student who wants to learn more about the automotive industry? Do you want to spend time at the Capitol and learn how laws are passed? Do you have a student at home or at work that wants to attend live tapings of media events? Then contact us!! CADA is seeking one intern for the summer and one for the legislative session, which begins in January. Please send all resumes to melissa.kuipers@coloradodealers.org and tim.jackson@coloradodealers.org by no later than Monday, Sept. 14. Please also include the students hours and availability for the Fall semester.
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Questions or Comments? Please contact:
LIABILITIES, FRAUD, AND BACKRUPTCY - OH MY! WHAT'S A DEALER TO DO IN THESE TOUCH ECONOMIC TIMES?
 Presented by Crowe Horwath LLP, Compli, Fisher & Phillips LLP and CADA
Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009
Baur's Ristorante
1512 Curtis Street, Denver, 80202
11:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Registration
11:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Seminar and Lunch
Introduction by Tim Jackson, President of CADA
Moderated by Jamie Apt,
National Accounts Manager, Compli
Attendance is complimentary, but space is limited. RSVP is required.
CLICK HERE for a registration form and more information
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PERFORMANCE DOCUMENTATION SKILLS FOR SUPERVISORS
Your best defense against employment-related lawsuits
Presented by Michael D. Johnson, an Employment Lawyer with Mountain States Employers Councel (MSEC), Colorado Springs Session, and Tina Harkness, Staff attorney with MSEC, Employment Law Services Department, Denver Session.
This seminar will be held at two convenient locations!
COLORADO SPRINGS
Monday, September 21, 2009 (Lunch included)
Noon to 3:30 p.m.
MSEC Training Center
6385 Corporate Drive
Suite 302
CO Springs, 80919
CLICK HERE for a registration form and more information on our Colorado Springs session!
DENVER
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 (Breakfast included)
8:30 a.m. to Noon
William D. Barrow Building
CADA Offices
290 East Speer Blvd., Denver
CLICK HERE for a registration form and more information on our Denver session!
Objective:
To provide managers and supervisors with the critical skills necessary to effectively manage and evaluate employee performance. Participants will learn a performance documentation process and understand its importance in preventing legal claims. Using proven documentation techniques, participants will practice writing and maintaining job-related employee performance documentation. The seminar will focus on how the current legal climate affects supervision, as well as the "how-to's" of documenting employee actions.
Highlights of topics included:
- Why documentation helps prevent legal claims
- How to document behaviors, not people
- Learn an effective documentation technique
- Participate in typical situations that require documentation
CLICK HERE for a registration form and more information
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| Event Description |
Date/Time |
Location |
Liabilities, Fraud, and Bankruptcy - Oh My!
What’s a dealer to do in these tough economic times? Presented by Crowe Horwath LLP, Compli, Fisher & Phillips LLP |
Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009
11:00 am to 11:15 am Registration
11:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Seminar and Lunch |
Baur's Ristorante
1512 Curtis Street
Denver, 80202
Click here for a registration form and more information |
Performance Documentation Skills For Supervisors
Colorado Springs
Presented by Michael D. Johnson, an Employment Lawyer with Mountain States Employers Councel (MSEC) |
Monday, September 21, 2009
(Lunch included)
Noon to 3:30 p.m. |
MSEC Training Center
6385 Corporate Drive
Suite 302
CO Springs, 80919
Click here for a registration form and more information |
Performance Documentation Skills For Supervisors
Denver
Presented by Tina Harkness, Staff attorney with Mountain States Employers Council (MSEC), Employment Law Services Department |
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
(Breakfast included)
8:30 a.m. to Noon |
William D. Barrow Building
CADA Offices
290 East Speer Blvd., Denver
Click here for a registration form and more information |
Employment Law WEBINAR:
Reducing Lawsuit Risks of Terminations and Staff Reductions
By Todd Fredrickson, top Denver employment attorney, Fisher & Phillips, LLP
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Archive of this webinar can be viewed any time |
Session was completed June 18, 2009
Click here for a registration form and more information (login information and slides provided upon registration)
-Includes detailed Q &A by those linked in on June 18th
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CADA Virtual Seminar: Employer Requirements for New COBRA Subsidy
Speaker: Penny Wofford, Ford & Harrison LLP
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Archive of this webinar can be viewed any time
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Click here for a registration form and more information (login information and slides provided upon registration)
Session was completed April 7, 2009
-Includes detailed Q &A by those linked in on April 7th
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Date/Time |
Location |
CADA Regional Member Briefings
- FULL LIST of location dates and times |
Eleven meetings for dealers across Colorado |
For more information www.coloradodealers.org/regionals
Attendees can register through CADA via Phone: 303.457.5123, FAX: 303.831.9100, or E-mail: rsvp@coloradodealers.org
* Please note different RSVP
for Colorado Springs and
Pueblo meetings. |
MDADA Annual Membership Meeting/CADA Regional Meeting
Denver |
Tuesday, Dec. 1
11 a.m.- Lunch Meeting (General Session)
Plan to arrive by 10:45 a.m. |
JW Marriott Denver at Cherry Creek
150 Clayton Lane
Denver 80206
Attendees can register through CADA via Phone: 303.457.5123, FAX: 303.831.9100, or E-mail: rsvp@coloradodealers.org
Complimentary valet parking
CLICK HERE to register online! |
| NADA Convention & Exposition |
Feb. 13-15, 2010 |
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando FL
CLICK HERE for more information from the official website. |
Denver Auto Show
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Wednesday, April 7, 2010
thru
Sunday, April 11, 2010 |
Colorado Convention Center
700 14th Street Denver 80202
CLICK HERE for more information. |
CADA 2010 Annual Golf Tournament
SAVE THE DATE! |
August 23, 2010
11:00am-11:45am Registration/Practice
12:00 Noon – Shotgun Start |
Lakewood Country Club
6800 W. 10th Avenue
Lakewood, CO 80214 |
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
- When Will Ford Pass General Motors?
Forbes, September 1
The motto was ''Beat GM'' back in the 1950s. There's no such motto now, but it could happen.
- Transportation Dept. has approved 20 percent of 'clunkers' payments
The Detroit News, September 3
The Transportation Department has approved dealer payments for about 20 percent of the cars sold under the "cash for clunkers" program, and paid them $500 million.
- New jobless claims dip less than expected to 570K
Forbes, September 3
New jobless claims fell slightly last week while the number of Americans receiving unemployment benefits rose, a sign the job market's recovery will be long and bumpy.
- OECD predicts earlier recovery than forecast
Forbes, September 3
The world economy is headed for an earlier recovery than previously forecast, although the pace of the rebound will likely remain modest for some time to come, the OECD said Thursday.
- Politics takes center stage in Pueblo
The Colorado Statesman, September 4
Gossip about GOP Senate, governor candidates is thicker than smoke at two Pueblo barbecues.
- Cash for Clunkers' quite good for Hyundai, Kia
The Detroit News, September 3
Hailed as a jump-start for the U.S. economy, the federal government's "cash for clunkers" gave the biggest boost to foreign automakers, particularly the South Koreans.
- Keeping up sales after 'clunkers'
The Detroit News, September 3
Now that the "cash for clunkers" program is over, the big question is whether American consumers will slump back into unconsciousness as the adrenaline jolt of the government incentive wears off.
- BMW Z4 has a style that flows
Detroit Free Press, September 3
I finally found something to dislike about the marvelous little 1-series convertible BMW introduced in 2008: The way it allowed the automaker to increase the price and weight of the lovely new 2009 Z4 roadster.
- Hyundai, Kia take on carmaking giants
Detroit Free Press, September 3
Buoyed by improved quality, sharp marketing, impressive styling and strong sales, Hyundai Motor Co., along with its affiliate Kia Motors Corp., is now positioned to go head-to-head with the world's largest automakers.
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