Oct 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has finalized the SAFE Vehicles Rule III, published September 30, 2026, which substantially lowers Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for model years (MY) 2022 through 2031. NHTSA projects that...
Oct 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
MADA recently asked the Minnesota Department of Revenue to confirm how it treats three common charges that come up when a customer ends a vehicle lease early and moves into a new purchase or lease. The Department’s Sales & Use Tax Division responded, and the...
Sep 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Federal Trade Commission and the Connecticut Attorney General’s Office announced a $4 million settlement with Chase Nissan LLC, doing business as Manchester City Nissan, along with the dealership’s owners and managers, on August 19, 2026. The...
Sep 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Consumer Protection published a set of frequently asked questions on price transparency in vehicle advertising on September 15, 2026. The full FAQ document is available at...
Sep 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office settled its consumer-protection lawsuit against Midwest Car Search, LLC and owner Scott Spiczka on August 27, 2026. The consent judgment resolves a case the AG filed in April 2024 and requires the dealer to pay $100,000...
Aug 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
MADA fields regular calls on this topic: a customer authorizes a repair, the dealer completes the work, and the customer won’t pay. Or a vehicle simply sits abandoned on the lot with no value at all. Minnesota law gives dealers two different tools depending on...
Aug 20, 2026 | Compliance
A New Jersey Polestar dealer has accused the automaker of using a federal sales ban as cover for a withdrawal from the U.S. market that it had planned for years. The lawsuit raises franchise-law issues every MADA member should watch. Background Prestige Imports...
Jul 24, 2026 | EV Updates, Legislation
In late August, MnDOT will be issuing an RFP for National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program (NEVI) funds. This program provides funds to states to build a fast-charging network for EV’s. There will be up to $41.8 million in funding for up to 74 locations...
Jul 24, 2026 | Compliance
Updated: October 2, 2026 Originally Published: July 24, 2026 Dealers should watch for September updates to the Bankers System Retail Installment Contract, which include a late fee increase that took effect July 1. The statutory minimum delinquency charge on Minnesota...
