WANADA Open 2026 Delivers HUGE Turnout at Trump National
The 2026 WANADA Open, held Monday, May 18 at Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia, proved to be one of the most successful tournaments in the event’s history, drawing...
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Maryland MVA Updates
The following bullets are excerpted from Maryland MVA’s April 2026 “Talking Points” newsletter. We hope you find this information useful, and if you have a topic, you’d like us to cover...
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Check out the Latest DC Area Sales Reports
New retail vehicle registrations in the Washington area continued to soften through April 2026, reflecting broader market headwinds. Total registrations declined 14.4% year-to-date compared with the same period in 2025,...
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Innovative Vehicle Tracking and Theft Prevention Tech Demonstrated to WANADA and Law Enforcement
WANADA continues to lead the way in identifying the latest fraud and theft prevention technologies through its strong partnerships with regional law enforcement. As part of this effort, WANADA Vice...
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FTC Warning Letters Put Dealer Advertising Under the Microscope
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken a significant step in its ongoing scrutiny of automotive retail advertising, issuing warning letters to 97 dealership groups nationwide regarding what it characterizes...
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Virginia Assembly Advances Family & Medical Leave Program
Virginia lawmakers have advanced SB 2/HB 1207, creating a statewide Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program that is poised to significantly affect employers across many industries, including automobile dealerships....
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DC Area Sales Reports from Auto Outlook and RL Polk Available
The latest Washington Auto Outlook—with data through February 2026—is now available for dealers. This month’s report shows that new retail vehicle registrations in the Washington area declined 18.4% year‑to‑date, with...
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Maryland MVA Updates
Prior to getting to the usual updates from our friends at Maryland MVA, please note the COMAR updates were relayed via a draft MDOT Bulletin on March 23, 2026, and...
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Virginia MVDB: New Process for Salesperson Terminations
The Virginia Motor Vehicle Dealer Board (MVDB) has a new streamlined process to submit salesperson terminations to the MVDB. On the agency website (www.mvdb.virginia.gov), you can now remove salespersons from...
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Save the Date: WANADA Open
Mark your calendars! The 2026 WANADA Open golf tournament will take place on Monday, May 18, 2026, at the spectacular Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, VA. This annual tradition...
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