California dealers are adjusting to one of the biggest changes to the state's car-buying process in nearly two decades. During today's CBT Live segment, Brian Maas, President of the California...
For auto dealers, what happens in California rarely stays there. The state's franchise laws are at the center of a national fight over whether automakers can bypass their own dealer...
The California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) has issued a cease-and-desist letter to American Honda Motor and Sony Honda Mobility of America (SHMA), demanding they immediately stop direct-to-consumer sales of...
On December 20, 2024, the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) issued a cease-and-desist letter to Volkswagen (VW) and its affiliate, Scout Motors. This action followed VW’s announcement to sell...
Although both sides of the automotive industry profit from the other's success, the goodwill between dealers and manufacturers is frequently marred by controversy.
Much of the conflict between retailers and OEMs...
Franchise laws are set to be reformed in several states, including California, revising factory reimbursements for warranty work. Brian Maas is the President of the California New Car Dealers Association...
California is the most populated state in the U.S. with thousands of dealerships serving incredibly diverse demographics, which explains why storeowners pay close attention to automotive retail news from the...
By 2035, all new cars sold in California must be electric vehicles (EVs), a significant change from the current landscape where gas-powered cars dominate. This shift will present substantial challenges...
Welcome to another edition of Inside Automotive with anchor Jim Fitzpatrick. Today, we’re pleased to welcome back Brian Maas, President of the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA). In this...
Dealer Associations across the country are hitting the ground running in this new year. On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome Brian Maas, President of the California New Car Dealers...