Tag: CNCDA
CNCDA demands cease-and-desist on Afeela vehicle sales
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...
CNCDA President Brian Maas leads lawsuit against VW’s Scout Motors
The California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) has filed a lawsuit against Volkswagen and Scout Motors. CNCDA President Brian Maas joins us in today's...
CA dealers sue VW and Scout Motors to block direct sales...
The California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) has filed a lawsuit against Volkswagen Group and its electric vehicle startup, Scout Motors Inc., seeking to...
Dave Cantin Group announces strategic partnership with CNCDA
NEW YORK, Feb. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Dave Cantin Group (DCG), a leading mergers and acquisitions advisory company to retail automotive groups and their...
Dealer roundtable: Insights from powerhouse state association presidents
In today's special episode of Inside M&A, hosts Dave Cantin and Jim Fitzpatrick host a virtual dealer roundtable. The panel features a powerhouse of...
California dealers challenge VW’s direct sales plan for Scout vehicles –...
The California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) is taking a stand against Volkswagen’s plan to sell its Scout-branded vehicles directly to consumers, issuing a...
CNCDA issues cease-and-desist against VW’s direct sales plans for Scout brand
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...
Resolving OEM-dealer conflict: Is legislation the only solution?
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...
New franchise laws in California could affect entire U.S. car market...
Franchise laws are set to be reformed in several states, including California, revising factory reimbursements for warranty work. Brian Maas is the President of...
CNCDA Pres. Brian Maas on California’s bold transition to 100% EVs...
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....