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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Group of 14 California Volkswagen dealers pushes back on Scout sales approach

Jaelyn Campbell - May 6, 2026

On the Dash: Legal action reinforces franchise protections and could set a precedent for direct-to-consumer sales limits Outcome may impact how OEMs structure new EV or sub-brands to bypass dealer...

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Federal judge partially allows dealer lawsuit against Volkswagen to proceed

Colin Fitzpatrick - April 1, 2026

On the Dash: The court’s split decision allows key elements of the dealer association’s lawsuit to move forward against Volkswagen. The ruling narrows the case, signaling which claims meet federal...

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CNCDA's Brian Maas discusses California's Q3 auto outlook and the organization's advocacy that's shaping the state’s market.

CNCDA’S Brian Maas unpacks California’s Q3 auto trends

Jasmine Kiniklis - November 13, 2025

California remains the most closely watched automotive market in the country. The California New Car Dealers Association's (CNCDA) Q3 2025 California Auto Outlook report offers insights into where the market...

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The CNCDA has issued a cease-and-desist letter to American Honda Motor and SHMA, demanding they stop direct sales of Afeela vehicles.

CNCDA demands cease-and-desist on Afeela vehicle sales

CBT News Editorial Team - May 20, 2025

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...

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CNCDA President Brian Maas challenges Scout Motors' direct sales plan, citing threats to California's dealer franchise laws.

CNCDA President Brian Maas leads lawsuit against VW’s Scout Motors

Jasmine Kiniklis - May 8, 2025

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 Inside Automotive episode to share the...

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CA dealers sue VW and Scout Motors to block direct sales model, seeks $35M in penalties

Jaelyn Campbell - April 23, 2025

The California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) has filed a lawsuit against Volkswagen Group and its electric vehicle startup, Scout Motors Inc., seeking to block the company’s plans to sell...

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The Dave Cantin Group is proud to announce its elevated partnership with the CNCDA as the exclusive licensed vendor in M&A in 2025.

Dave Cantin Group announces strategic partnership with CNCDA

CBT News Editorial Team - February 19, 2025

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 owners, is proud to announce its...

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Dave Cantin hosts a virtual dealer roundtable with powerhouse state association presidents: Brian Maas, Darren Whitehurst, and Ted Smith.

Dealer roundtable: Insights from powerhouse state association presidents

Jasmine Kiniklis - January 23, 2025

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 state association presidents: Brian Maas, president...

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Today's CBT Now, Brian Maas, President of the CNCDA, discusses why VW's decision could set a precedent for dealer-manufacturer relationships

California dealers challenge VW’s direct sales plan for Scout vehicles – Brian Maas | CNCDA

Jaelyn Campbell - December 26, 2024

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 cease-and-desist letter that calls the move...

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

Group of 14 California Volkswagen dealers pushes back on Scout sales approach

Federal judge partially allows dealer lawsuit against Volkswagen to proceed

CNCDA’S Brian Maas unpacks California’s Q3 auto trends

CNCDA demands cease-and-desist on Afeela vehicle sales

CNCDA President Brian Maas leads lawsuit against VW’s Scout Motors

CA dealers sue VW and Scout Motors to block direct sales model, seeks $35M in penalties

Dave Cantin Group announces strategic partnership with CNCDA

Dealer roundtable: Insights from powerhouse state association presidents

California dealers challenge VW’s direct sales plan for Scout vehicles – Brian Maas | CNCDA

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