Mar 18, 2026 | Compliance, Legislation
Two East Coast Volkswagen dealers have filed a class action lawsuit against Volkswagen Group of America (VWoA) over its planned direct-to-consumer sales model for Scout-branded vehicles. The case was filed on March 3, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern...
Feb 25, 2026 | Compliance, Legislation
IRS Issues FAQs on the New Deduction for “Qualified Overtime Compensation” — What Dealerships Need to Know The “Big Beautiful Bill Act” created a new above-the-line federal income tax deduction for certain overtime compensation, often referred to as the “No Tax on...
Feb 23, 2026 | Compliance, Legislation
MADA’s top legislative priority for 2026 will be fixing PFAS reporting requirements. Currently, manufacturers will be required to report to the state any products containing intentionally – added PFAS on July 1, 2026. Unfortunately, the MPCA’s reporting platform...
Feb 23, 2026 | Legislation
The 2026 Legislative Session begins on February 17, and there will be many changes as lawmakers convene. Opening day promises to be somber, with it being the first day back in session since the assassination of former Speaker Melissa Hortman. Due to increased threats...
Feb 23, 2026 | Compliance, Legislation
MADA spent the past several months in communication with DVS, asking the department to interpret the new dealer license background check law consistent with how it was conveyed to lawmakers and stakeholders: applying only to initial applications. We appealed to...
Jan 29, 2026 | Legislation
MADA has received a lot of member outreach about the new dealer license background checks that took effect on January 1, 2026. We’ve been working hard to resolve this issue and wanted to provide a brief update on our efforts. Behind the scenes, MADA has been having...
