2026 Pub. 8 Issue 3

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The California Auto Outlook offers comprehensive information on the California new vehicle market. This report covers the second quarter of 2026, and includes information about forecasts for light vehicle registrations, the top-selling brands in key segments, top-selling models in state and U.S. markets, and more. Click to view and download the California 2026 Q2 Auto

When acquiring a dealership, buyers conduct extensive due diligence, reviewing financials, operations, real estate, customer retention and manufacturer performance. Yet one of the most overlooked opportunities for increasing long-term profitability is retail warranty reimbursement. As dealership acquisition activity continues to accelerate, buyers should prioritize a retail warranty reimbursement review within the first 60 days of

CNCDA NextGen would like to thank all of our NextGen dealer members and sponsors who attended our Annual Conference at the Silverado Resort in Napa, California.

The California New Car Dealers Association would like to sincerely thank all of our dealer members, sponsors and invited guests who attended our Member Appreciation Dinner at the Silverado Resort in Napa, California. It was a great evening to connect fellow dealers with CNCDA leadership, including our Board of Directors. We look forward to celebrating

The California CARS Act brings the most significant changes to the vehicle sales process since the 2005 Car Buyer’s Bill of Rights. That’s why LAW® and CNCDA have been working together to help dealers prepare, including co-presenting a webinar in July and at Reynolds’ Amplify conference in August. Both presentations walked dealers through what’s changing

Rebecca Davis, née Matulich Director of Strategic Partnerships Hometown: Sacramento, CaliforniaWith CNCDA since: 2020 Tell us about your background. How did you end up at CNCDA? Before joining CNCDA, I worked for another California trade association, where I managed trade shows and worked closely with vendors and exhibitors. I joined CNCDA in 2020 as Events