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As the Senate moves to consider the $1.1 trillion health care bill passed by the House, lobbyists for car dealers and those for auto workers are lining up on opposite sides while automakers sit out the debate for now. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Nov. 16

The percentage of new-vehicle buyers purchasing extended service contracts rose in 2008, according to the National Automobile Dealers Association. Service plan sales penetration rose to 32. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Nov. 9

The Federal Trade Commission has again postponed enforcement of the Red Flags Rule -- a regulation designed to protect consumers from identity theft. Enforcement has been delayed a fourth time -- until June 1, 2010. 11:09 am U.S. ET | Nov. 3

NADA seeks more SBA help for dealers

The National Automobile Dealers Association urged the Obama administration to more than double to at least $5 million the maximum size of dealer floorplan loans it will guarantee, as Congress considers similar action. 4:01 pm U.S. ET | Oct. 27 | UPDATED: 10/27/09 4:53 p.m. ET

Lenders' tug of war leaves dealers without stock

At least 41 Chrysler dealerships are caught in a legal tug of war that is preventing them from ordering new vehicles. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Oct. 26

NADA tries to ease Chrysler dealers' shift to GMAC

The National Automobile Dealers Association is trying to negotiate a deal between GMAC Financial Services and Chrysler Financial to help Chrysler dealers transfer their inventory credit lines to GMAC. 2:54 pm U.S. ET | Oct. 22

NADA faces banks in battle over regulatory bill

The National Automobile Dealers Association has run into a new stumbling block in its bid for a legislative exemption for dealerships from oversight by a proposed new consumer agency. 3:52 pm U.S. ET | Oct. 20

Consumer groups want new agency to oversee dealer financing

Dealer-assisted financing should be overseen by a new Consumer Financial Products Agency because predatory practices by dealers have cost customers billions of dollars, say consumer, legal rights and minority advocates. 3:02 pm U.S. ET | Oct. 12

Feels like déjà vu

Ed Tonkin is well-versed in the legacy that his father, Ron, created as head of the National Automobile Dealers Association 20 years ago. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Oct. 12

NADA magazine to fold

AutoExec magazine, produced by the National Automobile Dealers Association, is folding. NADA spokesman David Hyatt said the publication was a victim of slumping ad revenue, changing reader preferences and industry turmoil. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Oct. 12

'Here they go again': Tonkin on the issues

A chat with the next NADA chairman. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Oct. 12

NADA to shut down longtime magazine

AutoExec magazine, produced by the National Automobile Dealers Association, is folding. The publication is a victim of slumping ad revenue, changing readers' preferences and auto industry turmoil, NADA spokesman David Hyatt said today. 3:17 pm U.S. ET | Oct. 9

NADA opposes financial-protection legislation

Rep. Barney Frank's legislation to create a consumer financial-protection agency doesn't go nearly far enough to exempt auto dealers from new regulation, the National Automobile Dealers Association said today. Frank, D-Mass. 3:52 pm U.S. ET | Oct. 8

Chrysler dealer talks said to be 'constructive'

Chrysler Group's first talks with dealer groups over a possible compromise on store closings broke up without any agreement but left dealers and lawmakers feeling encouraged. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Oct. 1

Key lawmaker supports appeal process for rejected dealers

A top lawmaker called on General Motors Co. and Chrysler Group to create an appeals process for rejected dealers that “has credibility to those appealing” the closing of their stores. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, the No. 4:25 pm U.S. ET | Sept. 29

Rejected-dealer talks: A rift over what's fair

Even before scheduled dealer-rights talks begin this week, dealer groups and the two automakers involved are far apart in how much compensation they think rejected dealerships should get. General Motors Co. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Sept. 28

Amid criticism, NADA Guide raises used-truck values

The NADA Official Used Car Guide, which has come under harsh criticism from dealers for publishing prices they say are too low, is increasing the values of many truck segments in its upcoming edition, its COO says. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Sept. 28

NADA elects Wade, Tonkin

The National Automobile Dealers Association has elected Utah dealer Stephen Wade, 66, as its 2010 vice chairman, which puts him in line to become chairman in 2011. The election also confirmed Oregon dealer Ed Tonkin as 2010 chairman. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Sept. 28

GM, Chrysler to meet with NADA, rejected dealers

General Motors Co. and Chrysler Group will meet with dealer groups this Wednesday to begin talks on a possible alternative to the companies' handling of 2,100 dealership closings, congressional aides said. Scheduling of the Sept. 10:53 am U.S. ET | Sept. 25 | UPDATED: 9/25/09 2:17 p.m. ET

Utah dealer Stephen Wade to lead NADA in 2011

The National Automobile Dealers Association has elected Utah dealer Stephen Wade as its 2010 vice chairman, which puts him in line to become chairman in 2011. 3:01 pm U.S. ET | Sept. 24

U.S. clears way for dealers' blocked clunker claims

Dealers whose cash-for-clunkers claims were blocked because of the government's computer problems can now apply for reimbursement under a new federal rule. 4:23 pm U.S. ET | Sept. 24

GM will talk with committee of rejected dealers

General Motors Co. is now willing to negotiate with a rejected dealers' group it previously had shunned, after receiving a request to do so from a senior U.S. senator. 3:58 pm U.S. ET | Sept. 23

Dealers exempt from proposed financial-protection agency

Draft legislation to create a consumer financial-protection agency will exempt auto dealers from new regulation, House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank said today. 3:33 pm U.S. ET | Sept. 23 | UPDATED: 9/23/09 4:10 p.m. ET

Bills to reverse dealer closings gain steam

The House's No. 2 Democrat said lawmakers may try to revive stalled legislation to reverse dealer terminations if General Motors Co., Chrysler Group and dealer groups don't sit down soon to begin negotiating a settlement. Also Tuesday, Sen. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Sept. 23

Dealers cite progress at D.C. parley

Dealers who came to Washington last week to press their issues with legislators made progress on two key fronts. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Sept. 21

Dealers face tough reinstatement talks with GM, Chrysler

Dealer groups are likely to clash with General Motors Co. and Chrysler Group about possible reinstatement procedures for eliminated dealerships and compensation for closed stores, congressional aides say. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Sept. 14

NADA: Don't need new lending watchdogs

The National Automobile Dealers Association will mobilize members this week to try to block creation of a consumer financial-protection agency backed by the Obama administration. A bill introduced by Rep. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Sept. 14

Rejected dealers shouldn't get their hopes up

It is useful that the National Automobile Dealers Association, the Committee to Restore Dealer Rights and other dealer groups have compromised on a proposal for a nonlegislative settlement in the rejected dealership case. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Sept. 14

GM will participate in NADA convention

General Motors Co. will participate in the 2010 National Automobile Dealers Association convention in Orlando, Fla. GM traditionally has been a major presence at the NADA convention. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Sept. 14

GM will take part in 2010 NADA convention

General Motors Co. announced today that it will participate in the 2010 National Automobile Dealers Association convention in Orlando, Fla. But GM spokesman John McDonald told Automotive News that GM's level of participation in the Feb. 1:18 pm U.S. ET | Sept. 10

NADA has accord with terminated dealers' group

The National Automobile Dealers Association and a committee of terminated Chrysler and GM dealers have reached a compromise on recommended procedures for reinstating dealers. 1:59 pm U.S. ET | Sept. 8 | UPDATED: 9/9/09 10:00 a.m. ET

NADA's showdown in Washington

The campaign to help dealers who lost franchises in the Chrysler and General Motors restructurings, and the drive to speed up dealer reimbursements in the federal cash-for-clunkers program, are expected to dominate the National Automobile Dealers... 12:01 am U.S. ET | Sept. 7

Confidence of dealers is at 29-yr. low

Dealer confidence in the retail auto business sank to a 29-year low early this year, according to he National Automobile Dealers Association. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Sept. 7

Wronged dealers have rights, too

Regarding the Aug. 24 story "Dealership closings turn NADA into battleground": Wronged and rejected dealers paid their dues for years and don't deserve to lose representation just because an automaker canceled their franchises. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Sept. 7

NADA must work for all members

It is the obligation of the National Automobile Dealers Association to support all members equally. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Sept. 7

COMMENT: NADA creates used-car dealer group

Once upon a time, you had to be a franchised new-car dealer to be a member of the National Automobile Dealers Association. Not any more. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Sept. 7

NADA says 5.7% of dealers' clunker claims have been paid

The first national survey of dealer reimbursement under the federal cash-for-clunkers program shows that rebates have been paid on 5.7 percent of the transactions submitted. 2:46 pm U.S. ET | Sept. 2 | UPDATED: 9/2/09 3:58 p.m. ET

Compromise talks are near in dispute over store closings

Senate Majority Whip Richard Durbin is trying to set up comprehensive talks about dealer terminations in an attempt to forge a compromise alternative to legislation, according to spokesmen for the National Automobile Dealers Association and General... 12:01 am U.S. ET | Aug. 31

Dealers: Prices in used-vehicle guides often outdated

Used-vehicle price guidebooks are must-reads for anyone who buys used vehicles at auction and sells them at retail. But dealers say they're badly out of date. The three largest are Black Book, Kelley Blue Book and the NADA Used Car Guide. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Aug. 31

NADA continues to move forward

Regarding “Dealership closings turn NADA into battleground” (Aug. 24): A couple of important points were overlooked. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Aug. 31

COMMENT: Dealer struggle: Starling has seen it before

The current squabble among dealers over the campaign to restore General Motors and Chrysler dealerships is perplexing. The key elements involve politics, haves vs. have-nots, factory pressure and diverse business interests. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Aug. 31

Clunker system crashes, resumes operation by 3:30 p.m.

The government's cash-for-clunkers computer system for dealers crashed again this afternoon, but appeared to be working by later in the day, a National Automobile Dealers Association spokesman said. 2:52 pm U.S. ET | Aug. 25 | UPDATED: 8/25/09 4:39 p.m. ET

Consumers' unpaid taxes not being taken from dealers' clunker payments, feds say

Rumors that the federal government was subtracting consumers' unpaid taxes from some dealers' cash-for-clunkers payments are false, the federal government has told some dealer attorneys. 12:56 pm U.S. ET | Aug. 25

Clunkers filing deadline extended to 8 p.m. EDT

The Transportation Department has extended the cash-for-clunkers filing deadline again, to 8 p.m. EDT tonight after reporting that its computer system for dealers “has been fully operational overnight. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Aug. 25

Dealership closings turn NADA into battleground

The campaign to reinstate dealerships rejected when Chrysler and General Motors restructured has split auto dealers into two bitterly divided camps: those who lost stores and those who didn't. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Aug. 24

Clunker claims reach $2.65 billion, near limit

Dealers submitted 635,186 cash-for-clunkers claims for $2.65 billion in rebates as of early today, the U.S. 11:37 am U.S. ET | Aug. 24 | UPDATED: 8/24/09 11:55 p.m. ET

Dealers told to document problems filing clunker claims

Dealers having trouble filing cash-for-clunkers claims because of problems with the federal government's Web site for the program are being urged by the National Automobile Dealers Association to document these problems. 2:32 pm U.S. ET | Aug. 24 | UPDATED: 8/24/09 3:13 p.m. ET

Come 2010, will GM snub NADA meeting in Orlando?

As of Friday, General Motors Co. had not committed to exhibiting at the 2010 National Automobile Dealers Association convention in Orlando. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Aug. 24

NADA would accept arbitration, cash settlement

Dealer groups have proposed third-party arbitration and potentially millions of dollars in compensation for rejected General Motors and Chrysler dealers as an alternative to legislation that would reverse their terminations. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Aug. 24

DealerTrack taps NADA values

The NADA Used Car Guide is providing used-car values for BookOut for Lenders, a new online product by DealerTrack Inc. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Aug. 24

NADA seeks extra week to submit claims

The National Automobile Dealers Association and Japanese automaker Mazda asked the Obama administration to extend the Monday deadline for submission of cash-for-clunkers claims, citing concerns over the ability of government computers to handle a... 7:09 pm U.S. ET | Aug. 21

Dealers urged to focus on clearing backlog

The National Automobile Dealers Association urged members to give priority to filing their backlog of cash-for-clunkers claims to the government while being careful about initiating new sales. 3:01 pm U.S. ET | Aug. 21

Clunkers Web site restored to service following crash

The federal cash for clunkers Web site for dealers crashed for part of the afternoon because of the government's efforts to increase online capacity during the final days of the program, a Transportation Department spokeswoman said. 4:40 pm U.S. ET | Aug. 21 | UPDATED: 8/21/09 7:25 p.m. ET

Dealers at risk in making further clunker deals, NADA says

The National Automobile Dealers Association warned members that they may not be reimbursed by the government for any more cash-for-clunkers deals, arguing that some transactions could take place after the program's $3 billion has been depleted. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Aug. 20 | UPDATED: 8/20/09 4:12 p.m. ET

Clunker confusion continues

By making more cars available for the cash-for-clunkers program, the Obama administration last week solved one problem: too few eligible vehicles on dealership lots. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Aug. 17

Dealers can postpone disabling engine in revised rule

Dealers can now postpone disabling the engine of a trade-in under the "cash for clunkers" program until after they have received a U.S. rebate instead of having to do so before they apply for the reimbursement. The U.S. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Aug. 3

For NADA, time to talk?

A bill to reverse dealer terminations has stalled in the Senate, putting pressure on the National Automobile Dealers Association to talk with car companies about a compromise. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Aug. 3

NADA cautions dealers about clunkers funding despite feds' reassurance

The National Automobile Dealers Association today cautioned members that they face risks if they go ahead with cash for clunkers deals before federal funding has been assured. 2:42 pm U.S. ET | July 31

White House denies guzzlers program will be suspended

The Obama administration late Thursday denied dealer and media reports that the government plans to suspend the cash-for-guzzlers program immediately because of depleted federal funds. 11:11 pm U.S. ET | July 30

GM ready to offer terminated dealers priority on some franchises

General Motors is prepared to propose that terminated dealers have the inside track on a new franchise if the company wants to add a store in that dealer's geographic vicinity. 4:20 pm U.S. ET | July 22

Key lawmaker urges NADA to join dealer termination talks

The lawmaker who sponsored a bill to reverse dealer terminations by General Motors Co. and Chrysler Group is urging the National Automobile Dealers Association to join settlement talks aimed at seeking an alternative to legislation. 3:53 pm U.S. ET | July 21

Feds to launch cash-for-guzzlers on July 23

The Transportation Department said it expects to issue final rules for the cash-for-guzzlers program around July 23 and warned dealers that they are legally responsible for any trade-ins structured before that date. 3:04 pm U.S. ET | June 29

Dealers push Congress to stop franchise cuts

Megadealer Jack Fitzgerald says he's focused on politics, not selling automobiles. 12:01 am U.S. ET | June 15

GM sends addendum to surviving dealers

General Motors will be sending 4,100 of its surviving dealers an addendum to the participation agreement it wants them to sign by Friday. Dealers will receive the amended agreement by Federal Express Wednesday. 10:33 am U.S. ET | June 9 | UPDATED: 6/9/09 1:22 p.m. ET

NADA chief: Don't release GM dealer death list

A dealer leader says General Motors should not give Congress a list of dealerships to be closed, but he does want to see the analysis of savings that GM and Chrysler LLC expect their store terminations to generate. 12:01 am U.S. ET | June 8

GM's Henderson, under pressure, will provide list of closed stores

General Motors CEO Fritz Henderson reluctantly agreed Wednesday to comply with a senator's request to turn over the bankrupt automaker's list of dealerships to be eliminated. 12:01 am U.S. ET | June 4 | UPDATED: 6/3/09 10:40 a.m. ET

SBA will guarantee floorplan loans

When the Small Business Administration last week broadened its loan guarantee program to include dealership floorplans, it was a victory for dealers -- but a limited one. 12:01 am U.S. ET | June 1

Dealers get U.S. floorplan guarantees in test

Dealers struggling to find floorplan financing will get aid from the federal government through a pilot program being launched by the Small Business Administration. 2:28 pm U.S. ET | May 28 | UPDATED: 5/28/09 4:30 p.m. ET

NADA calls GM action 'drastic'; many dealers stay mum

General Motors' plans to end franchise agreements in October 2010 at 1,124 stores are “drastic and far-reaching,” the National Automobile Dealers Association said today, while many dealers stayed silent about their plights. 4:42 pm U.S. ET | May 15 | UPDATED: 5/15/09 5:15 p.m. ET

NADA launches campaign against dealership consolidations

The National Automobile Dealers Association is planning to run full-page ads in the Washington Post, Politico and Automotive News to protest the presidential auto task force's push for General Motors and Chrysler to make drastic... 3:39 pm U.S. ET | May 7

GM moves ahead with dealer cuts; NADA rallies to block plan

General Motors has started to notify 2,600 dealers of plans to eliminate them, and a dealers group is trying to block the effort by getting elected officials to intervene. 12:01 am U.S. ET | May 6

NADA asks GM dealers to fund legal counsel on bankruptcy issues

The National Automobile Dealers Association, bracing for a possible General Motors bankruptcy, is asking dealers to contribute to a legal fund to protect their interests 12:01 am U.S. ET | April 29 | UPDATED: 4/29/09 11:23 a.m. ET

For dealers, loans get personal

Cautious lenders have raised the stakes for dealers if General Motors or Chrysler LLC files for bankruptcy: At risk are the personal assets of many dealers. Lenders that provide inventory credit lines have required more than half of U.S. 12:01 am U.S. ET | April 27

Task force looks at ways to aid dealer financing

The Obama administration is exploring ways to expand financing to car dealers, the head of the National Automobile Dealers Association said Friday. 12:01 am U.S. ET | April 27

Task force seeking ways to help dealers borrow

The Obama administration is exploring ways to expand financing to car dealers, the head of the National Automobile Dealers Association said today. 3:39 pm U.S. ET | April 24

Greenhouse gas rules could hurt D.C.'s last dealership

Martens Cars of Washington, which sells Volvos and Volkswagens, is the last new-vehicle dealership in the District of Columbia. All others have folded or moved to Virginia or Maryland. 12:01 am U.S. ET | March 16

Dealers barely in black

U.S. auto dealer profits slid to a nearly two-decade low in 2008 and could fall even more this year. According to the National Automobile Dealers Association, the average dealership made a net pretax profit last year of just 1. 12:01 am U.S. ET | March 2

Floorplan financing squeeze takes its toll on dealerships

For decades, the two dealerships operated by Bob Smith Automotive Group were vital parts of Maryland's Eastern Shore. 12:01 am U.S. ET | March 2

Dealers lobby statehouses for beefier franchise laws

As General Motors dumps brands and other automakers slash their retail networks, auto dealers are waging a nationwide lobbying blitz for more protection under state franchise laws. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 23

Congress scales back tax break for car buyers

A proposed tax break for new-vehicle buyers is dramatically scaled back in the final version of the economic stimulus bill. 12:00 pm U.S. ET | Feb. 12 | UPDATED: 2/12/09 1:46 p.m. EST

Cool stuff at NADA

Exhibitors at this year's National Automobile Dealers Association convention in New Orleans said dealers were on a mission to cut costs, strengthen relationships with customers and use the Internet more effectively. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 9

Minority dealers struggle to get loans

Even when minority-owned auto dealerships get government guarantees for loans that they need to operate, banks still turn many of them down, says the head of the largest minority dealer group. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 9

Senate approves tax break for auto loan interest

The U.S. Senate voted today to make loan interest and sales taxes on vehicle purchases deductible from federal income taxes. 6:00 pm U.S. ET | Feb. 3

Dealers' last resort: Whack the work force

U.S. car dealers are slashing their work forces, laying off service writers, secretaries, sales personnel, you name it, in a gritty effort to cope with crashing profits. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 2

McEleney: State MPG rules will cost jobs

John McEleney, incoming chairman of NADA, urged Congress to hold hearings to assess how many jobs would be lost if vehicle emissions were regulated state by state. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 2

QUESTION & ANSWER: GM store-cutting plan: Weed out the weak

In the plan General Motors submitted to Congress Dec. 2, the company said it wanted to have about 4,700 dealers by 2012, down from its current 6,375. Last year GM closed 401 dealerships, executives said. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 2

Hail to the chiefs

Former Presidents George H.W. Bush, center, and Bill Clinton joined outgoing NADA Chairman Annette Sykora at a general session of the convention. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 2

GM offers OnStar to other automakers

General Motors is talking with several automakers about putting GM's OnStar telematics service in their vehicles, says OnStar's top executive. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 2

Study: Ford, Honda will gain share

As autos rebound in 2010, the Ford and Honda brands could add market share, while Chevrolet and Nissan stand to lose, says J.D. Power and Associates. The Ford brand will top Chevrolet and Nissan will fall behind Dodge, Power predicts. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 2

Mahindra plans road show for pickups

The U.S. distributor for India's Mahindra light trucks says it will introduce U.S. consumers to its vehicles in September, before a fourth-quarter market launch. Independent distributor Global Vehicles U.S.A. Inc. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 2

Honored for their service

Ed Welburn, General Motors global design boss, congratulates Dick Colliver, head of American Honda Motor Co. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 2

New player in e-paperwork

Reynolds and Reynolds Co. and ADP Dealer Services have formed a joint venture that allows dealerships and financial institutions to exchange credit applications and other documents electronically. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 2

ADP: New system is a voluntary upgrade

ADP Dealer Services is field testing its next-generation dealership management system, called ADP Drive, which will replace its w.e.b.Suite system. This summer ADP will offer the system to dealership customers and no longer will sell w.e.b.Suite. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 2

Chrysler revamps customer satisfaction quiz

Chrysler LLC's traditional survey tools missed vital information about why customers liked or disliked their buying and ownership experiences. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 2

Farley: Half of Ford's stores in the red in '08

About half of Ford Motor Co.'s domestic-brand dealerships lost money in 2008, says Ford marketing chief Jim Farley. He said dealership profits fell sharply from 2007 but wouldn't disclose the rate of decline. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 2

Colliver: Core values are crucial

Core values and flexibility to manage change are what dealerships need to sell cars in a market as small as 10 million or as large as 15 million annual sales, Dick Colliver, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co. 12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 2