December 2, 2020

Throughout this challenging year, especially at the peak of the COVID-19 global pandemic, CNCDA worked to collect and share Acts of Kindness by California Dealers.

This year has changed the way the world does everything, including benefits enrollments. And for employees, it’s more important than ever to keep them informed about their benefits options. Employers may be looking for new ways to engage their employees in safe and effective ways. American Fidelity shifted all enrollments to a guided virtual experience beginning in March, and we’ve observed which strategies are the most effective for a successful benefits enrollment.

CNCDA’s No. 1 priority throughout much of this year has been to provide valuable compliance guidance and consistent support to our dealer members on how to navigate the challenges and unexpected implications of COVID-19.

California businesses are global leaders in adopting innovative new technologies, and California’s franchised new car dealers are no exception.

On Sept. 23, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom signed an Executive Order directing the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to enact regulations to require all new cars and passenger trucks sold in California to be zero-emission by the year 2035.

The 2020 election saw record voter turnout both in California and across the nation. Although 98% of the votes statewide have been counted as of this writing, due to a small handful of extremely tight races, it is too soon to know with certainty the final roster of who will be heading to Sacramento to serve in the state Senate and state Assembly. In addition, the unprecedented levels of spending on ballot initiative campaigns have almost certainly changed the game for future election cycles.

As we close out what has been a challenging year full of uncertainty, I can reflect with optimism that the spirit and resilience of the California retail automotive industry is alive and well.