For 100 years, NADA has been the voice of dealers, from the halls of the federal government to the boardrooms of manufacturers.
NADA has taken industry-specific news to mainstream media and turned a conversation between the few into a headline for the many. NADA helps bring attention to issues that affect every dealer's business model -- public or private, large or small --and, more important, our customers. From day one, NADA has fought for a trustworthy and transparent car-buying experience for the consumer, the core of AutoNation's mission.
Over the years AutoNation, America's largest automotive retailer, and NADA have explored opportunities to work together on issues affecting the automotive retail industry. In 2003, more than 400 AutoNation executives signed NADA's then updated Code of Ethics to demonstrate the company's support of the organization's valuable work. It was the first time a chairman of NADA attended an event hosted by a publicly held automotive retail company.
I am proud to have teamed with NADA on several major issues that were vital to stimulating the auto industry recovery, including the cash-for-clunkers program.
We both used our influential voices to ensure that that program was fair and effective for every dealer. Our work together on such issues has helped to shape the course of the auto retail industry. When our two sizable entities come together, it creates a path of success that is our shared story today.
From 1917, when 30 dealers fought the luxury tax on Capitol Hill, through today, NADA has been one of the forces behind the success of the automotive retail industry.
NADA's determination and drive on behalf of dealers allow those dealers to focus on what matters most: providing an exceptional customer experience.
