November 21, 2023

In the past year, in a review article, Automotive News noted that new vehicle sales and F&I profitability were higher than what was originally predicted at the start of the year. As the article analyzed the trends that influenced this better-than-anticipated outcome, a broadening interest in education, online F&I research and growing F&I training programs […]

What an extraordinary day it was at the Drive for a Tech Golf Tournament! There were some remarkable golfing skills, shared laughter and camaraderie and, most importantly, members and partners coming together to support a cause that means so much to everyone: the growth of the automotive workforce in New Hampshire through scholarships awarded by

In March of this year, the National Powersports Dealer Association (NPDA) issued a Position Statement calling for the end to OEM Surcharges put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. Written on behalf of the organization by Board Member Mark J. Sheffield, the statement can be found at https://www.npda.org/_files/ugd/f1e82a_4cb6046a1b3c48a59f7f69b53206f8aa.pdf. NPDA Follow-Up Statement on OEM Surcharges The

The nomination of Amanda Grappone Osmer, fourth-generation steward of Grappone Mazda in Concord, New Hampshire, for the 2024 TIME Dealer of the Year award was announced by TIME. Osmer is one of a select group of 49 dealer nominees from across the country who will be honored at the 107th annual National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA)

Since 2015, NHADA has provided low-cost, industry-specific, OSHA-required, time-of-hire training on our LMS portal Traincaster. The low cost was to ensure that price not be a deterrent to conducting this important training. Since that time, NHADA has absorbed four different price increases, resulting in the program running near the red. As the cost of Traincaster

I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I write to you today to underscore an issue of paramount importance that binds us all — the vitality and prosperity of our shared trade. Over the years, our association has thrived on the collective strength of our community. We have weathered economic

As a true mark of excellence, the TIME Dealer of the Year award recognizes exceptional performance and outstanding community service that is an inspiration to us all. By presenting this annual award, TIME, Ally and NADA honor new-car dealers across America and their tireless efforts to improve their communities and the world around them. This

According to the 2023 Membership Marketing Benchmark report by Marketing General Incorporated, two of the top three reasons companies join a trade association are to network with others in the field and learn best practices in their industry. This holds true for NHADA; we have long hosted several annual events and fundraisers and continue to