March 29, 2021

As you may know, in January 2019, CNCDA filed a petition at the New Motor Vehicle Board (NMVB) against Volvo, which alleged that Care by Volvo (its vehicle “subscription” program) violated California law. Our principal concern with Care by Volvo was (and still is) that Volvo is attempting to use the program to illegally compete against its dealers. Volvo offers its most popular vehicles via two-year lease bundled with insurance, maintenance, and wear and tear coverage through the program. The bundle is offered at a price that substantially undercuts dealer lease offerings.

Right up until the very last minute of February 19th, the Legislature’s bill introduction deadline, members were putting bills across the desk in a flurry of activity. Lawmakers have introduced a total of 2,497 bills this year, and we are watching almost 500 of them that could affect dealerships. Of those 500, in consultation with the CNCDA Legislative Committee members, we have identified our top 10 priority bills for immediate dealer engagement.