DEALER NEWS & INFORMATION
REGULATORY & LEGAL UPDATES
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Listed here are several articles pertaining to the auto industry that appeared recently in newspapers and other media outlets across the nation.
State Senators share ideas, discuss bills
Photo illustrating story clouds issue
Rocky Mountain News, Oct. 20 Climate change is in the air, but the Rocky Mountain News' local coverage of the topic has room for improvement. Consider the ridiculous photo chosen to illustrate the Oct. 16 story, "Local activists urge stronger CO2 controls." The picture showed the brown cloud over Denver in 1996, with the caption "A brown cloud of pollution obscures the Denver skyline in 1996. Though significant improvements have been made since then, activists say problems remain."
Chrysler deal in
jeopardy: 3 area
UAW locals
approve deal;
DETROIT -- Three Metro Detroit UAW locals representing nearly 3,000 workers this weekend approved the tentative contract between the union and Chrysler LLC, but ratification still is in jeopardy with the rejection of the deal by three large assembly plants.
Detroit Free Press, Oct. 20
According
to
one
federal
agency,
this
year's
crop
of
new
cars
and
trucks
is
the
most
fuel
efficient
ever.
According
to
another,
the
class
of
2007
was
no
better
than
last
year's
--
and
is
not
as
good
as
vehicles
from
the
late
1980s.
GM tops list of world's automakers through September
Detroit Free Press, Oct. 20 General Motors Corp. remained atop the world’s automakers, as it sold 7.06 million vehicles through September, while Toyota Motor Corp. sold 7.05 million.
CNN.com, Oct.
16 BALTIMORE, Maryland (AP) -- Gas-electric hybrid vehicles, the status symbol for the environmentally conscientious, are coming under attack from a constituency that doesn't drive: The blind.
Demand for small
cars tests auto
makers'
The Wall
Street Journal, Oct. 22 After almost 20 years in which major car makers dismissed small, low-cost cars as a low-profit afterthought, such vehicles have suddenly become the next frontier for the global auto industry as rising gasoline prices drive consumer taste around the world toward greater fuel efficiency. Small cars are expected to dominate many auto makers' displays at the Tokyo Motor Show opening Wednesday. CADA
forwards news articles and opinion columns of interest through Open Road
Montrose Daily Press, Oct. 20
Two Colorado
senators were
in Montrose
Saturday to
discuss their
views on 2008
energy
legislation
during
Delta-Montrose
Electrical
Association’s
Renewable Energy
Forum and Expo.
vocal voters
gather at
Jefferson North
The
Detroit News, Oct.
21
Hybrid cars
criticized for
being too quiet
financial
ingenuity
to inform members of current events. These in no way reflect the views,
opinions,
and/or positions of CADA or its member dealers. They are sent for
informational
and educational purposes only..
CADA LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE
MEETING TO BE HELD THIS THURSDAY
The next meeting of the
CADA Legislative Policy
Committee is scheduled
for 7:30-9:30 a.m. THIS
Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007
in Denver at the William
D. Barrow Building (CADA
headquarters), 290 East
Speer Blvd. With the
2008
legislative session set
to open in a couple of
months, this is an opportunity for dealers
to participate and
offer
their insight on issues
of
importance. The
topics up for discussion
include:
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Emission and CAFE standards proposals
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Tightening Colorado’s franchise act
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Manufacturers selling retail
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Sunday sales
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Lender five-day release of title
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Temporary registration processes
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Off-site sales permits
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Advertising regulations
If you are interested in attending, please send an e-mail to rsvp@cadaonline.org or call 303.831.1722.
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Environmental group wants to turn over
control
of colorado emissions to a
california board
Environment
Colorado, an
extreme-left enviro-group,
plans to announce a
radical proposal
that
would cede control over
emissions requirements
on vehicles sold in
Colorado to
whatever
limits are
defined by a
regulatory board based
in Sacramento: the
California Air Resources
Board (CARB). Never
before have legislators
in the state of Colorado
abdicated their
leadership role and
turned over the
responsibility entrusted
to them to a regulatory
board of another
state--especially
California.
The CARB has no ties to Colorado and has little direct accountability to the citizens of California, let alone to the citizens of Colorado. Yet, if our elected state legislators follow the wishes of Environment Colorado to enact legislation linking Colorado standards to those in California, CARB will be the entity in charge of setting emissions standards in Colorado. Our elected leaders would no longer be setting policy on these important issues and could shirk responsibility on crucial decisions that can directly affect consumers and voters in Colorado. Environment Colorado would rather have governance of vehicle emissions ceded to an out-of-state regulatory board with no responsibility or accountability here. It can also be presumed that standards set by the CARB board will be based on what is best suited to California’s climate and conditions (think of the smog-filled reputation of one extremely large city in the southern part of that state), rather than that of Colorado.
CLICK HERE for the Top 10 (plus one extra) reasons that Environment Colorado’s package should be sent packing….to California!
REMINDER: COLORADO EMISSIONS
REQUIREMENTS - -
BASED ON WHERE CONSUMER
RESIDES
As a reminder, Colorado dealerships are required to provide either a passing emissions test OR a voucher to consumers who reside in the enhanced emissions areas. These areas include the following counties:
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Denver -
Douglas
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Jefferson
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Boulder
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Broomfield
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Adams (parts)
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Arapahoe (parts)
While Larimer, Weld, and El
Paso counties were removed
from prior gas-powered
emissions testing
requirements on Jan.1, 2007,
this did not change
obligations of
dealers in those counties
regarding sales to consumers
who still reside in the
covered areas.
If this statutory
requirement is not met, a
consumer can require a
dealer to unwind the deal.
CLICK HERE for more information from the Jan. 31 issue of the Open Road.
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If you have questions on any legal or regulatory topics, please contact:
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Tim Jackson, President, tim.jackson@cadaonline.org, 303.282.1448
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Tammi McCoy, VP, tammi.mccoy@cadaonline.org, 303.282.1449
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DISCLAIMER:
CADA is not authorized
to dispense legal advice. The Information contained in this weekly email
is intended to provide important updates and reminders regarding
statutes, litigation, and regulations. CADA always advises that dealers
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Service director legal compliance seminar
Four legal compliance seminars will be held in November for service directors across the state (see the
CALENDAR
below for specific dates and locations). The following three timely and valuable topics related to service department best practices and legal compliance will be covered, as well as much more information:
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Part I : Workers Compensation – Compliance and Best Practices
– Best practices to ensure you reduce your workers compensation
premiums and costs
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How accidents directly affect profitability
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Part II : KPA – Safety & Environmental Compliance Update
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On the surface, you may think you are covered…but are you leaving your dealership exposed?
– Dealership fined $37,700 for not having
proper A/C certification documentation
– Dealership fined $50,000 for not having DOT
certification
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Part III : Attorney Michael Dommermuth of McGloin, Davenport, Severson
and Snow – Service and Repair Law
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Colorado Motor Vehicle Repair Act – Review of often overlooked provisions
covering service and repair law.
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Legal provisions and disclosures -Including: disclaimers, payment
terms, lien rights, damage clauses,
arbitration.
CLICK HERE for more information and to download a registration form.
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F&i RESOURCE CENTER: F&I ASSOCIATE Development and Education
At this training session, strategies and techniques will be introduced that are necessary to stay at the controls of the F&I process and address the hot topics in regards to compliance issues and how to grow profit and penetration. Jan Kelly, president and principal consultant of Kelly Enterprises Inc., will utilize her 25+ years of industry experience to train these important areas.
Associate Development and Training
by Jan Kelly of Kelly Enterprises Inc.
Nov. 13-14 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. both days
William D. Barrow Building (CADA headquarters),
290 E. Speer Blvd, Denver 80203
DAY 1
Package presentation by the book / closing with a Menu
Rules of negotiation – making everyone a winner
Turning Products – VSC, GAP, CL and A&H objections into options
Cash to finance / leasing opportunities
DAY 2
Deal Documentation / Installment Contracts
Regulation B / Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA)
Regulation M & Regulation Z / Truth in Lending
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) / Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLB)
Safeguard Rules
REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE to download the flyer and registration form. Contact Chad Julius at chad.julius@cadaonline.org or 303.319.8039 for more information on this CADA member-only training. Reservations must be made by Wednesday, Nov. 7! Don’t delay…call today and reserve your spot!
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| Topics |
City |
Date/Time |
Location |
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Service Director
Legal Compliance Seminar
by Wells Fargo Insur. Services, KPA, & Attorney Mike Dommermuth |
Denver |
Wednesday,
Nov. 7 breakfast included |
William D. Barrow Building (CADA Headquarters) 290 E. Speer Blvd, 80203 (SW Corner of Grant/Speer) Phone: 303.831.1722 CLICK HERE to download a registration form. |
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Service Director Legal Compliance Seminar
by Wells Fargo Insur. Services, KPA, & Attorney Mike Dommermuth |
Colorado Springs |
Wednesday, Nov. 7 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. lunch included
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Antlers Hilton, Learning Center Training Room 4 South Cascade Ave. Colorado Springs, 80903 Phone: 719.955.5600 CLICK HERE for more information. Colorado Springs Auto Dealer Association members should register with Anne Winslow at CSADA: call 719.473.1465 or e-mail abwinslow@comcast.net. |
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Associate Training and Education
by Jan Kelly of Kelly Enterprises Inc. |
Denver |
Tuesday, Nov. 13 and
Wednesday,
Nov. 14 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. both days |
William D. Barrow Building (CADA Headquarters) 290 E. Speer Blvd, 80203 (SW Corner of Grant/Speer) CLICK HERE for more information or contact Chad Julius for registration information at 303.319.8039 or chad.julius@cadaonline.org |
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Service Director
Legal Compliance Seminar
by Wells Fargo Insur. Services, KPA, & Attorney Mike Dommermuth |
Glenwood Springs |
Friday, Nov. 16 8 - 11 a.m. breakfast included |
Hotel Colorado 526 Pine Street Glenwood Springs, 81601 Phone: 800.544.3998 CLICK HERE to download a registration form. |
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Service Director
Legal Compliance Seminar
by Wells Fargo Insur. Services, KPA, & Attorney Mike Dommermuth |
Montrose |
Friday, Nov. 16 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. lunch included |
Holiday Inn Express-Montrose 1391 S. Townsend Ave. Montrose, CO 81401 Phone: 970.240.1800 CLICK HERE to download a registration form. |
Supporting CADA is your
ticket to an exciting
weekend at the Broadmoor
Hotel
in Colorado Springs, Nov. 10-11.
Please plan to be a part of
this special event so CADA can continue to successfully make the
impact our industry needs. This is a great way to treat yourself to
fall activities and venues only Colorado has to offer. Tickets
include:
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Room at the Broadmoor
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Valet parking
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Activity of your choice, including golf, spa treatments, high tea, hiking/biking the in Cheyenne Mountain, horseback riding
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Private dinner a the new Summit Restaurant
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Private cocktail and dessert reception
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Breakfast in bed (or in the hotel restaurant)
CLICK HERE for more details or CLICK HERE to register online.
| Event Description | Date/Time | Location |
| CADA Legislative Policy Committee – Planning Session for 2008 Legislative Agenda |
THIS WEEK!
Thursday, Oct. 25 |
William D. Barrow Building (CADA Headquarters) 290 E. Speer Blvd, 80203 (SW Corner of Grant/Speer) |
| Get Away Without Going Away 2007 |
Nov. 10-11 |
The Broadmoor Hotel Colorado Springs CLICK HERE for more details or CLICK HERE to register online. |
| CPEx Quest for Excellence VI | Nov. 15-16 | CLICK HERE for information on the upcoming workshop to learn how to apply for the Malcolm Baldridge Award. |
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MDADA Annual Membership Meeting |
Tuesday, Nov. 27 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Cherry Hills Country
Club 4125 S. University Blvd. Cherry Hills Village, 80113 Attendees can register through CADA via phone, fax or e-mail. P: 303.831.1722 F: 303.831.9100 E-mail: rsvp@cadaonline.org |
| NADA 91st Annual Convention & Expo | Feb.9-12, 2008 |
Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA |
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Denver International
Auto Show |
March 26-30, 2008 | Colorado Convention Center, Denver |
| CADA Golf Event |
Monday, Sept. 8, 2008 |
Columbine Country Club 17 Fairway Lane Columbine Valley, 80123 |
After 33 years of business, Longmont Toyota is changing its name
and location Oct. 29. They will soon be called Stapp Interstate
Toyotoa-Scion and be located at 8019 Raspberry way in Frederick,
Colo. Their
ownership and service
standards will remain the
same--
a group that is a 13-time
recipient of the Toyota
President's Award.
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DAUGHTER OF CUBAN IMMIGRANTS BREAKS THE
MOLD WITH AUTO DEALERSHIP
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Little did Ivette
Dominguez know in 1990
that when she took her car
in for service to a Southern
California dealer, it would
lead to a lifetime passion
for cars and ownership of
Alpine Buick Pontiac GMC, a
$40 million dealership in
Denver.
"I had just graduated from San Diego State University, and they had a sign posted that said they were looking for people," recalls Dominguez, the daughter of Cuban immigrants who arrived in the U.S. in 1961. "My father was skeptical about me taking a job in a traditionally male industry, and I knew it was a risk. But when my parents came from Cuba, they had taken a risk for a better life and for freedom, so you could say it was in my blood to take a risk."
CLICK HERE to read the entire article from the Colorado Business magazine.
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Have you or anyone else at your dealership won an award recently? Has 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.