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DECEMBER 15, 2009
IN THIS ISSUE
 DEALER NEWS & INFORMATION
– Automotive News at a Glance
REGULATORY & LEGAL UPDATES
– Advertising Q&A Regarding Customer Cash Down
– MSEC Alert on Employer Posting Requirements: Two Recent Changes
– IRS Answers "Cash For Clunkers" Consumer Tax Questions
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
– Please Join CADA In Showing Your Support For Sen. Chris Romer
– Save the Date!
– Be A Part of CADA's Grassroots Efforts!
UPCOMING SEMINARS
– Upcoming Seminars
– Dealer Rights and Protections Seminar
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
– Upcoming Events
– Legislator 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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Regulatory Affairs information.
STATE GOVERNMENT RESOURCES
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Registration section of the
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Motor Vehicles Division.
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SELL MORE CARS!
 CADA has developed and made available to you a FREE DOWNLOADABLE BI-FOLD BROCHURE that you can print in-house and hand out to prospective buyers.
Although the Cash for Clunkers program is over, the federal government is still working to put money in the pockets of new car buyers. A new program that provides a sales and excise tax deduction to new car buyers offers great incentives for people to buy a vehicle —
BUT BUYERS MUST ACT BEFORE JANUARY 1, 2010!
Please click here to view and download this powerful and time-sensitive resource.
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Questions? Please contact Tim Jackson at 303.831.1722 or email Tim.Jackson@coloradodealers.org.
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.
ADVERTISING Q&A REGARDING CUSTOMER CASH DOWN
Question: Is an advertisement that includes the customer down-payment, “your cash”, or “your trade” in a sample calculation to reach a bottom-line price (“Buy for as low as”, “Your price”, “Total price”, etc.) allowable in Colorado?
MSRP $20,000
Your discount* $ 2,000
Factor rebate $ 2,000
Your cash or trade $ 3,000
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Buy for as low as $13,000*
*Must qualify: military, rebate, loyalty, etc.
Answer: CADA ran this type of advertisement past the Auto Industry Division (AID) for a general opinion. While neither the Division, nor CADA can give legal advice, they can provide advice on what types of ads they would consider potentially of concern and a violation. The Division saw “major” problems with this type of ad, and that in particular it may violate state Advertising Rules 5 and 9. Dealerships are reminded that any advertisement above all is subject to state statutes that require an ad not be “misleading”. What is “misleading” is certainly a gray area, but dealerships are advised to take into considerations the risks of a consumer complaint and/or lawsuit in any advertisement.
Below are prior Open Road articles with more information on advertising requirements.
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MSEC ALERT ON EMPLOYER POSTING REQUIREMENTS: TWO RECENT CHANGES
 Reminder: Businesses are required as of November 21, 2009, to post a notification explaining the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008. If you haven’t enrolled in the MSEC subscription poster service, you can print the new posting from the link below. Then post it next to the EEOC poster you already have. This will bring you into compliance with Federal Requirements.
http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
For Colorado Requirements, you need to print off this “Notice to Workers” concerning unemployment benefits. And you will be in state compliance.
http://www.coworkforce.com/UIT/forms/502Poster.pdf
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IRS ANSWERS "CASH FOR CLUNKERS" CONSUMER TAX QUESTIONS
In the event dealerships are asked this question by consumers—some articles and information circulated apparently generated confusion on this.
In a New York Times article published earlier this month, the Internal Revenue Service’s Peggy Riley clarified for consumers and dealers whether the “cash for clunkers” rebates are taxable income. According to the program’s rules, “the credit is not income for the consumer.” That means no federal income tax, Riley told the Times. Dealers, however, are responsible for paying taxes on income from the program. To the extent the dealership receives any scrap value for the customer’s trade-in, that scrap amount also is included in the dealership’s income, according to an automotive alert issued by the IRS’ Motor Vehicle Technical Adviser Terri Harris. The IRS has urged dealers to maintain proper records of the CARS transactions, including the gross receipts from the sale of the new vehicle, the CARS payment amount, and any expenses incurred to dispose of the traded-in vehicle. To read the IRS’ automotive alert, visit www.nada.org/cashforclunkers.
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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
  PLEASE JOIN CADA IN SHOWING YOUR SUPPORT FOR SEN. CHRIS ROMER
CADA will host a fundraiser for Sen. Chris Romer (D-Denver). Sen. Romer is a prime sponsor of SB 91, CADA’s expansive franchise bill that passed through the legislature during the 2009 Legislative session and was signed into law by Governor Ritter shortly thereafter. As our bill sponsor, Sen. Romer fought for dealers both in committee hearings and on the floor of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Additionally, he legislators fought hard to keep unfriendly amendments to open up dealers on Sunday off of the bill.
In addition to his extraordinary work during the 2009 Session on the dealer franchise act, Sen. Romer has agreed to carry another dealer bill during the 2010 legislative session. This legislation will assist dealers that were terminated during the GM and Chrysler bankruptcies. This bill will be another incredibly meaningful piece of legislation for the dealer body and we are exceedingly appreciative of the commitment that Sen. Romer has made to the members of CADA and the communities and consumers that you serve. Please join us in supporting this great legislator and staunch supporter of dealer issues.
Event Details:
The fundraiser for Sen. Chris Romer will be on Wednesday, December 16th from 5:00p.m. – 7:00p.m.
 These events will be held at the William D. Barrow Building, CADA Headquarters. CADA suggests that dealers contribute $200 each to Sen. Romer and Rep. Rice
If you can’t attend, please consider mailing a check to CADA (290 E. Speer Blvd, Denver, 80203, Attn: Melissa Kuipers) ahead of the events so we can present your contributions to Rep. Rice and Sen. Romer on the evening of their events.
We know Sen. Romer and Rep. Rice will be extremely appreciative of your support. The staff at CADA greatly appreciates all the support we receive from our dealer members. Thank you!
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SAVE THE DATE!
December 16th, 5:00 – 7:00: Fundraiser for Sen. Chris Romer (Senate sponsor of CADA bills during 2009 and 2010 session)
December 17th, 7:30 a.m.: Legislative Policy Committee Meeting to discuss 2010 Legislation
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BE A PART OF CADA'S GRASSROOTS EFFORTS!
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 30 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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Questions or Comments? Please contact:
DEALER RIGHTS AND PROTECTIONS SEMINAR
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS! RECOGNIZE YOUR OBLIGATIONS!
Presented by William E. Walters, Kelly Garnsey Hubbell + Lass, LLC
Colorado enacted significant new franchise law protections for dealers in 2009:
Dealership Rights: Make sure you understand these rights and dealer obligations in order to fully assert protection—and to ensure you are not signing rights or protections away without recourse!
o Colorado Motor Vehicle Dealer Act (“Franchise Law”) – NEW protections
Dealer Obligations: keep your dealership out of the cross-hairs of regulators, lawyers, and consumers!
DENVER
Tuesday, Dec. 22nd
11:30am to 1:30pm
Lunch included
William D. Barrow Building (CADA Headquarters)
290 E. Speer Blvd
(SW Corner of Grant/Speer)
Phone: 303.831.1722
CLICK HERE for details and registration info.
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| Event Description |
Date/Time |
Location |
Dealer Rights and Protections Seminar
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Tuesday, Dec. 22nd
11:30am-1:30pm
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Click here for more info!
William D. Barrow Building
(CADA Headquarters)
290 E. Speer Blvd
(SW Corner of Grant/Speer)
Phone: 303.831.1722 |
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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| Event Description |
Date/Time |
Location |
Legislator Meeting
*Key Meeting*
House Minority Leader Mike May |
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
6:00 p.m., Dinner |
Trappers Chophouse
(inside Holiday Inn)
19308 E. Cottonwood Dr.,
Parker, 80138
CLICK HERE for a full list of meetings or to register to attend! |
| 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! |
Monday, August 9, 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
- Top-of-the line BMW Z4 coming to Detroit auto show
The Detroit News, December 14
There won't be an official M version of the redesigned Z4 roadster. But you can kick the tires of the next hottest thing in January when a top-of-the-line Z4 debuts at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
- Supreme Court rejects appeal of Chrysler bankruptcy exit
The Detroit News, December 14
The U.S. Supreme Court today rejected an appeal of Chrysler's bankruptcy and the sale of its best assets.
- November Ford sales jump 19.8% in Europe
The Detroit News, December 14
Ford Motor Co.'s auto sales leapt 19.8 percent last month in its 19 key European markets -- the company's sixth consecutive monthly increase in the region.
- Toyota to start selling plug-in hybrids in 2011
The Detroit News, December 14
Toyota showed its new plug-in hybrid Monday, available for leasing this month in Japan, the U.S. and Europe, and promised the green vehicle for sale to regular consumers by 2011 at an "affordable" price.
- Gas-electric car sales expected to rise in '10
The Detroit News, December 13
Sales of fuel-efficient gas-electric hybrids are expected to rise next year, outpacing the U.S. auto market's overall growth, according to a new forecast.
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