TSLA415.880-19.91%
GM82.680-0.56%
F16.635-0.805%
RIVN16.9500.65%
CYD57.7901.07%
HMC26.240-0.75%
TM182.920-7.03%
CVNA71.000-2%
PAG170.4403.07%
LAD293.5202.63%
AN189.0201.3%
GPI311.510-4.83%
ABG186.620-1.09%
SAH83.9601.34%
TSLA415.880-19.91%
GM82.680-0.56%
F16.635-0.805%
RIVN16.9500.65%
CYD57.7901.07%
HMC26.240-0.75%
TM182.920-7.03%
CVNA71.000-2%
PAG170.4403.07%
LAD293.5202.63%
AN189.0201.3%
GPI311.510-4.83%
ABG186.620-1.09%
SAH83.9601.34%
TSLA415.880-19.91%
GM82.680-0.56%
F16.635-0.805%
RIVN16.9500.65%
CYD57.7901.07%
HMC26.240-0.75%
TM182.920-7.03%
CVNA71.000-2%
PAG170.4403.07%
LAD293.5202.63%
AN189.0201.3%
GPI311.510-4.83%
ABG186.620-1.09%
SAH83.9601.34%


CNCDA

The CNCDA issued a cease-and-desist letter to VW and its affiliate, Scout Motors, following VW’s announcement to sell directly to consumers

CNCDA issues cease-and-desist against VW’s direct sales plans for Scout brand

- December 23, 2024
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...
Headlines Sales & Marketing

Resolving OEM-dealer conflict: Is legislation the only solution?

- May 8, 2023
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...
Daily Automotive News Articles
franchise laws Brian Maas

New franchise laws in California could affect entire U.S. car market – Brian Maas

- March 16, 2023
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...
Daily Automotive News Inside Automotive
EVs California

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

- 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...
Daily Automotive News Inside Automotive
gas powered new car sales

What hurdles does California face after banning gas powered new car sales?

- September 2, 2022
At the end of August, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) issued a mandate requiring all gas powered new car sales to cease in 2035. CARB says that tailpipe emissions...
Daily Automotive News Articles

CNCDA Pres. Brian Maas on current dealer concerns and amending Calif.’s Private Attorneys General Act

- January 14, 2022
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...
Daily Automotive News Featured

CNCDA Pres. Brian Maas discusses the biggest concerns for Calif. dealers in today’s market

- August 27, 2021
Last time we spoke to Brian Maas, President of the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA), he expressed his concerns about Volvo's plans to move its EV sales online. On today's...
Daily Automotive News Featured
california dealers

How California dealers are responding to Volvo’s online sales plan – Brian Maas, CNCDA

- April 1, 2021
California is a large market for Volvo here in the U.S. which is why many dealers in the state are up in arms about their latest plans to move EV...
Daily Automotive News Featured
Brett Hedrick

CA dealer Brett Hedrick weighs in on Gov. Newsom’s ban of gas powered vehicle sales

- November 9, 2020
Dealers across the nation have had mixed reactions to California’s ban on the sale of new gasoline and diesel vehicles by 2035. The move could have major business implications for...
Management & Leadership Auto News
CNCDA

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

- 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...
Daily Automotive News Auto News

Latest Articles

CBT News Placeholder
Latest Articles 06/01/26

Is your dealership losing leads before your team responds?

Gas prices jump as Iran halts talks with U.S., threatens to close Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump says he can wait them out.
Latest Articles 06/01/26

Gas prices jump as Iran halts talks with U.S., threatens to close Strait of Hormuz

SBA will host its second 2026 Supplier Matchmaking Expo June 5 in Detroit, connecting small suppliers with major buyers.
Latest Articles 06/01/26

SBA, General Motors to co-host Supplier Matchmaking Expo in Detroit [registrations open]

New trade proposal could reshape supply chains, UAW strikes at major GM supplier, Stellantis self-driving push
Latest Articles 06/01/26

New trade proposal could reshape supply chains, UAW strikes at major GM supplier, Mercedes faces ownership restrictions

New U.S. trade proposal would raise vehicle content requirements, reshape North American supply chains
Latest Articles 06/01/26

New U.S. trade proposal would raise vehicle content requirements, reshape North American supply chains

UAW strike begins at major GM supplier after contract talks fail
Latest Articles 06/01/26

UAW strike begins at major GM supplier after contract talks fail

Mercedes-Benz dealers face uncertainty as Congress weighs ownership restrictions
Latest Articles 06/01/26

Mercedes-Benz dealers face uncertainty as Congress weighs ownership restrictions

Stellantis partners with Wayve on self-driving tech
Latest Articles 06/01/26

Stellantis partners with Wayve on self-driving tech

automotiveMastermind adapts marketing tools for FTC compliance changes 
Latest Articles 06/01/26

automotiveMastermind adapts marketing tools for FTC compliance changes 

SEO is not enough. How GEO is rewriting the rules of automotive search
Latest Articles 06/01/26

Dealers must act on GEO now as AI shifts car-buying behavior