December 14, 2023

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In business, as in life, there are some things you can control and others you can’t. However, there are many controllable aspects of your dealership. For example, you can control how you spend your time, allocate your resources, respond to challenges and obstacles, and the suppliers you choose as partners to propel your success. Cycles

State-managed Long-Term Care (LTC) programs are a focus of many state legislatures, including California. In December 2022, California released the results of an LTC Task Force feasibility study and intends to release an actuarial study in January 2024. While no legislation has been introduced in California yet, employers and employees should be aware of its

Our Legislative Summary discusses important legal developments for dealers related to the California Legislature’s 2023 session. It is now available for our members to download at www.cncda.org/comply.

The California New Motor Vehicle Board plays a key role in adjudicating disputes between dealers and manufacturers. The Board is authorized to adjudicate disputes involving franchise termination, modification and warranty reimbursement. The Board can further adjudicate disputes involving manufacturer performance standards and chargebacks or disapprovals. Dealers file “protests” with the Board to compel manufacturers to

The nomination of Steve Pleau, CEO and dealer principal at Future Ford Lincoln of Roseville in Roseville, California, for the 2024 TIME Dealer of the Year award was announced recently by TIME. Pleau is one of a select group of 49 dealer nominees from across the country who will be honored at the 107th annual

Let’s not forget dealers provide a comprehensive car-buying experience, with expert guidance on a range of features that consumers can readily access (which Prime delivery teams cannot replicate). Dear Members and Friends, I hope this issue of California New Car Dealer Quarterly finds you well as we navigate the evolving landscape of California’s automotive industry.