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New Minnesota Break Requirements
On January 1, 2026, Minnesota employers must begin following expanded break requirements for all employees. Current law only requires employers to provide “sufficient time to eat a meal” every eight hours and “adequate time from work” to use the nearest restroom every four hours.
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Unpaid Repair Bill or Worthless Vehicle? Here’s How Dealers Get It Off the Lot
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 the situation.
New Jersey Dealer Sues Polestar for $25 Million Over U.S. Exit — What It Means for MADA Members
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.
Announcing Our 2026 MADA Main Event Keynote Speaker: Michael Dunne
The Future of the Automotive Industry Starts Here. The Minnesota Automobile Dealers Association is proud to announce that Michael Dunne, one of the world's foremost experts on the future of the automotive industry, will headline the 2026 MADA Main Event on Friday,...
MnDOT Issuing RFP for NEVI Program
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...
Retail Installment Contract Forms Update Coming in September: Reflects July Late Fee Increase
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 RICs has increased from $9.88 to $10.40. Minnesota Statute...
Washington Dealers Sue Scout Motors Over Direct Sales
On June 29, 2026, the Washington State Auto Dealers Association sued Scout Motors in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. WSADA wants the court to stop the Volkswagen-backed EV brand from selling directly to consumers.
