Career in Cars

Jan 19, 2026 | Community

Thank you to everyone who helped make the 2026 Career in Cars Event at the Twin Cities Auto Show such a tremendous success. This year’s event welcomed a record 464 attendees and drew participation from dozens of schools and tech programs across the state, including...

Upcoming Advertising Standard

Dec 18, 2025 | Legislation

Upcoming Advertising Standard on Retired Courtesy Vehicles MADA is finalizing a new Advertising Standard to clarify how dealerships advertise retired courtesy vehicles. This update follows a change to Minnesota law allowing dealers to place dealer plates on courtesy...

Minnesota PFML: Bonding Leave for Babies Born in 2025

Dec 18, 2025 | Legislation

Minnesota Paid Family Leave: Bonding Leave for Babies Born in 2025 Beginning January 1, 2026, Minnesota’s new Paid Family Leave program will allow eligible employees to take paid bonding leave to spend time with a newly born, adopted, or placed in foster care child....

700Credit Data Breach Update

Dec 18, 2025 | Legislation, Uncategorized

700Credit Data Breach 700Credit reports that attackers accessed its 700Dealer.com web application on October 25th and copied consumer names, addresses, and Social Security numbers. The affected data relates to consumer activity between May 2025 and October 2025....

Key Law Changes in 2026

Dec 18, 2025 | Legislation

Key Law Changes Effective January 1, 2026 As 2026 approaches, Minnesota auto dealerships should prepare for several important changes in state and federal law that will affect payroll, employee benefits, and workplace compliance. 1. Minnesota Paid Family & Medical...