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  MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 2008 Thanks to everyone who helped make the 2008 Denver International Auto Show this past weekend such a big hit. This year's show set Sunday's attendance was an all-time record, beating the previous high set in 2002. For more than three hours on Sunday, the line stretched through the lobby of the Colorado Convention Center and outside for more than Bill Maffeo, Medved Colorado and chairman “Even though we are in a down market in Colorado and nationally, the tremendous participation in this year’s Denver auto show is indicative of the public’s interest in new vehicles,” said Maffeo. “New and emerging technologies, along with progress toward power-source options and greater fuel efficiencies, are generating fresh interest in our new cars. Consumers are beginning to pay attention.” Pete Tynan, president of the Metro Denver Auto Dealers Association which sponsors the Denver International Auto Show, said he had never seen such a crowd at any Tynan stated, “I think each of the 500-plus cars on exhibit had its own audience and the aisles were constantly full. It seemed that the volume was three to four times that of Denver shows of the past. Many participants said this was the best show they had ever attended.” Listed here is just some of the press coverage received for this annual event:
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The automobile industry’s increasing efforts to remove high-emitting vehicles from the road was the inspiration behind the Denver International Auto Show’s first Green-Tie Charity Preview Event gala. This $180-a-ticket benefit for Colorado’s Clear the Air Foundation was held just before the show opened at the Colorado Convention Center. CLICK HERE for photos from the event, or check out the links above or below for more images from the event:
* * * * * * * * * The Denver Auto Outlook is filled with valuable, objective information on the metro area's new retail automotive market that can't be found anywhere else. The Denver Auto Outlook tracks registrations monthly in the seven-county Denver metro area. Highlights from last month include:
This newsletter is mailed to CADA members, or you can CLICK HERE to download a copy. * * * * * * * * * Listed here are several articles pertaining to the auto industry that appeared recently in newspapers and other media outlets across the nation.
* * * * * * * * * APRIL IS AUTOMOTIVE CAREER MONTH Plan now to host an event during Automotive Career Month, set for April. NADA's Event Planning Kit makes it easy for you to help young people get their careers in gear. The kit includes:
Order a kit today at www.nada.org/careers or by calling 800.248.6232, Ext. 7147. CLICK HERE to download an Automotive Career Month Event Planning Kit.
Your CADA lobbyist, Nancy Burke, provides weekly updates on legislative issues relevant to the automotive industry. CLICK HERE to read about the current activities taking place on the state and federal levels. * * * * * * * * * CALIFORNIA AMPS DOWN BATTERY CAR RULE -- AGAIN California's clean air regulators voted last Thursday to revise – yet again – state rules that originally directed automakers to put hundreds of thousands of zero-emission vehicles on the road by 2003. The new requirement is for 7,500 zero-emission vehicles in the period 2012-14, or about a 70 percent reduction from 2003 targets. CLICK HERE to read the entire article. * * * * * * * * * MISSOURI STATE SENATE PASSES BIODIESEL REQUIREMENT BILL The bill, sponsored by Sen. Bill Stouffer, would enact the requirement April 1, 2010. It now goes to the House. Biodiesel from soybeans is more environmentally friendly and better for air quality than regular diesel, according to a news release from Gov. Matt Blunt. B-5 cuts carbon dioxide and carcinogenic emissions by more than 75 percent, according to the release, and a B-5 standard in Missouri would reduce particulate matter emissions by 15.4 million pounds and carbon monoxide emissions by 168 million pounds. ________________________________________________________ If you have questions on any legislative topic, please contact:
GROUP1 TAX LOCATOR DATABASE GUIDANCE Group 1 (a Pitney Bowes Company) is one of the state-certified tax jurisdiction providers for retailers in Colorado. Reminders of this and one other third party option have been provided previously. An article was included in last week’s Open Road urging dealers to ensure that these third party options are being utilized, and that proof of the information returned by these certified databases is being retained with the deal paperwork. In checking an address recently in the Group1 database for accuracy, there may be a need to highlight the specific report that should be retained. Here is a sample lookup screen where the address and taxable amount (optional) are entered:
CLICK HERE to see a sample of the first results screen with the overall taxable amount.
* * * * * * * * * TITLE PROCESSING REMINDER: APRIL 3 IS THE CUTOFF DATE
CLICK HERE for the Jan. 30, 2008, issue of Open Road ________________________________________________________ If you have questions on any legal or regulatory topic, please contact:
After years of building your business, you deserve to have your business continue after you exit. This presentation will highlight the 10 DEADLY SINS of business succession planning, as well as both basic and innovative elements of an exit strategy. Presented jointly by Federated Insurance and outside counsel. The practical ideas discussed may mean savings Don’t miss this practical and informative presentation!
CLICK HERE for more information on this session. CLICK HERE to register for this event, PRESENTED BY CADA ENDORSED PROVIDER, FEDERATED INSURANCE. * * * * * * * * *
CADA, in conjunction with Federated, will be hosting a Designated Risk Management Seminar. This comprehensive seminar will be limited to twenty dealers, each of whom, after providing the requisite information, will be provided with comprehensive and customized materials at the seminar in April 2007.
CLICK HERE for a registration form and more details. CLICK HERE to register online for this event. CLICK HERE for a seminar re-cap and testimonials from other CADA members who attended last year’s session (look under “Dealer News”).
TWO COLORADO DEALERS GRADUATE FROM Congratulations to Robbie Penkhus of Monument and Mario Ariano of Durango who both recently graduated from NADA Dealer Academy in McLean, Va. NADA/ATD Dealer Candidate Academy is an intensive, 12-month apprenticeship course in dealership management. Six weeks of classroom study are combined with 45 weeks of in-dealership training to prepare students for dealership management positions. CLICK HERE for more information on the NADA Dealer Academy. * * * * * * * * * MEMORIAL FUND ESTABLISHED FOR CHAD JULIUS' FATHER The Colorado Automobile Dealers Association Executive Committee recently voted The Michael Julius Memorial Fund was set up to help the family defray expenses related to his cancer treatments and funeral expenses. To contribute to the fund, please contact Lauren Stadler at 303-457-5123 or lauren.stadler@cadaonline.org, Funds can also be mailed to: CADA Michael Julius Memorial Fund, Attn: Lauren Stadler, 290 E. Speer Blvd., Denver, CO 80203. Or payments can be sent directly to Vectra Bank: CADA Michael Julius Memorial Fund, C/O Vectra Bank, 2000 South Colorado Blvd., Suite 2-1200, Denver, CO 80222, Attn: Account # 5110016663. * * * * * * * * * LET US KNOW ABOUT YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS! Have you or anyone else at your dealership won an award recently? Have you or your dealership provided any outstanding community service? We want to recognize such accomplishments. Please send us a brief write-up of the award or event along with any other information to milestones@cadaonline.org. Also include your contact information for further follow-up.
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records for attendance in many ways starting with on-line ticket sales, which were new this year and made up about 8 percent of total ticket sales. 
auto show in the past. As a Volkswagen dealer, Tynan provided staff support for the VW exhibit and personally worked the show each day. 
2007. During the same period, nationwide registration showed only a decrease of 6.3 percent.
A reminder of the revised DR 2395 Verification of Vehicle Identification Number/Title Application form (Verification of Vehicle Identification Number, Colorado Dealers Statement, Title Application) with revision date of 11/30/07 must be used in title paperwork as of this week, April 3, 2008. The 90-day grace period from initial notice from the Department of Revenue has expired as of that date. The state has indicated and notified all counties that this cutoff date applies to the deal date, not the date it may be received at the county or the state. 
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