CNCDA President Brian Maas discusses the VW/Scout franchise battle, FTC pricing confusion, and why California's governor's race matters to dealers everywhere.

California dealers’ fight against direct sales intensifies as retailers navigate FTC pricing crackdown

Jason Becknell - May 14, 2026

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...

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CNCDA Pres. Brian Maas on California’s bold transition to 100% EVs by 2035

CBT News Editorial Team - September 30, 2022

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...

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CNCDA President Brian Maas weighs in on Gov. Newsom’s order to ban new gas-powered vehicles

CBT News Editorial Team - September 30, 2020

Last week California’s Governor, Gavin Newsom, signed an order banning the sale of new gasoline and diesel vehicles by the year 2035. This bold move set a precedent for sales...

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How California auto dealers are grappling with the devastating wildfires

CBT News Editorial Team - September 24, 2020

This year, the California wildfires have been record-breaking and they continue to make headlines for widespread damage, deaths, and lowered air quality. As auto dealers and families in the area...

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