October 19, 2023

These partners have answered the call and supported NHADA programs and events. Please consider your partners first when you need professional services for your business. To become a NHADA partner, please call Kaleena Guzman at 603-224-2369, or email her at kguzman@nhada.com. Companies endorsed by the NHADA are listed first within each association partner level. Learn […]

Full Throttle Powersports2 Sprocket Ln.Swanzey, NH 03446Phone: (603) 357-7999Owner: Matthew Velez Green Wave Electric Vehicles25 Lafayette Rd.North Hampton, NH 03862Phone: (603) 379-9420Owners: Jesse and Mark Lore German Autowerks, LLC263 S. Main St.Concord, NH 03301Phone: (603) 228-2834Owner: Robert Brien CarFive1378 Hooksett Rd.Hooksett, NH 03106Phone: (603) 696-7800Owner: Italo De Souza Green Light Auto Center23 Kempton Rd.Swanzey, NH

What’s new: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently issued a revised rule expanding submission requirements for injury and illness data reported by employers. Why it matters: Under the rule, which takes effect on Jan. 1, 2024, commercial truck dealerships with 100 or more employees at a single “establishment” (defined as “a single location where

Contribution and Out-of-Pocket Limits for Health Savings Accounts and High-Deductible Health Plans On May 16, the IRS released the Revenue procedure 2023-23 to provide the inflation-adjusted limits for health savings accounts (HSAs) and high deductible health plans (HDHPs) for 2024. The HSA limits are released every April or May by the IRS. The 2024 annual

Effective Safety Committee Meetings Can Have a Major Positive Impact on Corporate Culture Since the early 1990s, businesses with more than 15 employees have been required by the New Hampshire Department of Labor (NHDOL) to conduct quarterly safety committee meetings. Starting in the late 1990s and continuing to the present day, NHADA Loss Prevention has

On August 22nd, the Exeter Area New Car Dealers Association held their 30th annual golf tournament benefiting charities that provide services to children and their families in the Seacoast area. Tournament features included: Light breakfast Classic putting contest Lunch Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres Bloody Mary bar Hole-in-one prizes Raffle prizes Closest to the pin Longest

On Monday, July 31, we joined Lakes Region Community College and T-TEN who were hosting the Girls Inc. Garage Young Women’s Leadership summer camp group for a fun educational event. These girls traveled around the state of New Hampshire to get exposure to many different career fields and activities that are aimed to educate and

On the first Sunday in August, Souhegan Valley Motorsports holds their annual memorial ride in honor of Scott Mullin, the Owner/Operator of the shop for almost 15 years. This year, on a beautiful sunny morning, nearly 300 friends, family, customers and fellow racers gathered for a group ride to Scott’s old track — NHMS. A

What To Know About New FTC Guides on Endorsements and Testimonials After a public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently updated its Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising, commonly known as the “Endorsement Guides.” The Endorsement Guides, first enacted in 1980 and amended in 2009, were created to advise

Feature Image: July 2023, Christian Gomes, owner of Ford of Claremont, donates a Ford F-150 Lightning to the Claremont Police Department. Recent research from Cox Automotive, an NHADA Diamond-Level partner, indicates electric vehicle inventory is rising. Dealerships across brands are stocking up on EVs to meet customers’ needs. In August, NADA reported that franchised dealers

Jamie Wood NHADA is happy to welcome Administrative Specialist Jamie Wood as the newest member of the team. Jamie has a long work history of support and customer service. She is excited to learn the ins and outs of the motor vehicle industry and provide much-needed assistance to the NHADA Foundation and Products teams. Jamie

The NHADA Workers’ Compensation Trust (WCT) is composed of an amazing team with a combined experience of over 148 years in the workers’ compensation industry! Our professional, experienced staff has made our number one job to train our members to do the right thing when it comes to managing workplace injuries. Because of this goal,

With supply chains still shaking off the effects of the pandemic and demand starting to soften, OEMs are looking for new ways to cut costs. Clients and others in the industry have reported an increase in frequency of incentive audits. These have also started to transition back to on-site audits vs. desk or mail-in audits.

I have spent the last two months traveling the state to deliver scholarships to this year’s recipients at the dealerships where they work. I must say, after visiting with each student, we have some talented and bright technicians gearing up for another automotive school year after working hard over summer break at their sponsoring dealership!

The average cost to hire an attorney in New Hampshire can be more than $400 an hour, and that clock starts ticking from the moment your concern is discussed, but not for NHADA members. Our members have access to employment experts at three NH law firms: Bernstein Shur, Devine Millimet and McLane Middleton. The attorneys

The Auto Industry Event of the Year returns to Las Vegas February 1-4. Attendee registration and housing are now open for the 2024 NADA Show. The NADA Show features main speakers Jon Taffer, Danica Patrick, Kurt Warner, Geoffrey Pohanka and Gary Gilchrist. The show’s newest education offering, “Spotlight Series,” elevates hot topics, such as building

The end of October marks the halfway point through NHADA’s membership cycle. On behalf of the board of directors, I thank all members and partners for their continued support. One of our greatest strengths is the diversity of our membership which consists of franchised and independent motor vehicle sales and service businesses. Please see the

As the season changes, I’d like to thank our members and partners who attended our annual Drive for a Tech Golf Tournament, our last official summer event. Proceeds from the tournament support the NH Automotive Education Foundation and its initiative to award automotive scholarships in New Hampshire. Because of our members’ generous support, we were