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Sunday, 6 March 2011
Utah Dealer Stephen Wade Takes the Helm at NADA
Highlights from 2011 NADA Chairman Stephen Wade’s speech:
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| Stephen Wade |
• “It finally feels like we’re headed in the right direction. Manufacturers are producing great product. Sales are picking up. And consumer credit is improving.”
• “When we are persistent … all pulling together on the legislative front, marshalling our grass-roots efforts around the nation, we can achieve the impossible.”
• “We need to push legislation that helps boost the economy, encourages auto sales and creates jobs.”
• “And even though we succeeded last year in protecting dealer-assisted financing from the new burdensome and unnecessary rules of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, auto loans are still very much under attack. Going forward, we’ll work with Congress and the regulators to structure the bureau’s rules in a way that works in the real world and in a way that works for our customers.”
SAN FRANCISCO (Feb. 7, 2011) – In his first speech as chairman of the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), Utah auto dealer Stephen Wade said today that he is looking forward to working with manufacturers, regulators and Congress to ensure that the nation’s economic recovery continues as vehicle sales rebound this year.
Wade, a multi-franchise dealer from St. George, Utah, took the helm of NADA at the association’s annual Convention & Expo in San Francisco. The convention, which began Saturday and ends today, is expected to draw about 18,000 total attendees.
“It finally feels like we’re headed in the right direction,” Wade said. “Manufacturers are producing great product. Sales are picking up. And consumer credit is improving.”
As the association’s vice-chairman in 2010, Wade had a front-row seat for the many legislative and regulatory battles that NADA and its grass-roots network waged on behalf of dealers.
Those successes, including NADA’s fight to keep dealer-assisted financing affordable and available for consumers, have poised dealers to thrive in 2011, Wade said, as sales pick up and consumers who have put off new-vehicle purchases head back to dealerships.
And even though NADA succeeded last year in protecting dealer-assisted financing from the new “burdensome and unnecessary” rules of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Wade says auto loans are still very much under attack.
“Going forward, we’ll work with Congress and the regulators to structure the bureau’s rules in a way that works in the real world and in a way that works for our customers.”
“When we are persistent … all pulling together on the legislative front, marshalling our grass-roots efforts around the nation with one common goal, we can achieve the impossible,” Wade said. “We need to push legislation that helps boost the economy, encourages auto sales and creates jobs.”
Still, dealers face a flurry of new challenges in 2011, Wade said, such as facing the possibility of a new program to raise the fleet-average fuel economy standard to as high as 62 mpg by 2025, a plan Wade called “a stretch.”
As dealers come back from one of the industry’s toughest periods, Wade said, “We need fewer pressures on profitability, not more.”
Wade takes the helm of NADA from 2010 Chairman Ed Tonkin, whose term ended today.
TIME Magazine's Dealer of the Year Award
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TIME Magazine's Dealer of the Year Award is one of the most prestigious awards a new-car dealer can receive. TIME Magazine, in association with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. and in cooperation with the National Automobile Dealers Association, proudly names the Dealer of the Year at NADA's annual Convention & Exposition.
The Dealer of the Year award: calls attention to new-car dealers in America who exhibit exceptional performance in their dealerships, combined with distinguished community service; creates a positive public relations forum for all new-car dealers; and provides a representative spokesperson for Dealer of the Year.
2011 TIME Dealer of the Year
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Thomas Castriota Wins National Recognition for Community Service and Industry Accomplishments at NADA Convention
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 5 – Thomas Castriota of Castriota Chevrolet in Hudson, Fla., was named the 2011 national TIME Dealer of the Year, sponsored by the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.
Castriota received this highest honor out of a select group of dealers from across the country recognized at the 94th annual National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Convention & Exposition in San Francisco on Saturday.
The TIME Dealer of the Year award is one of the automobile industry’s most prestigious and highly coveted awards for new-car dealers. Recipients are among the nation’s most successful auto dealers, but they must also demonstrate a long-standing commitment to effective community service.
Castriota, 57, was chosen to represent the Tampa New Auto Dealers Association in the national competition--one of only 52 automobile dealers, from 17,000 nationwide,nominated for the 42nd annual award.
Regional finalists included:
- Rick Jensen, president of Jensen Motors, Inc. in New Ulm, Minn.;
- Buzz Rodland, president and general manager of Rodland Toyota-Scion in Everett, Wash.; and
- Charles "Chip" Miller, president of Miller Ford Lincoln Subaru in Mount Holly, N.J.
Toyota's Jim Lentz Addresses NADA Convention
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Toyota's Jim Lentz |
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 5 — Jim Lentz, COO of Toyota Motor Sales, USA, says auto dealers need to pay attention to two groups: women, and the fastest growing ethnic group in the U.S., Hispanics.
“Women have $200 billion worth of purchasing power,” Lentz told attendees of the NADA Convention & Expo in San Francisco Saturday.
They buy more than half of the new cars in the U.S. and influence up to 80 percent of all purchases; they also request 65 percent of service work at dealerships, he said. “Yet, according to a recent article in Forbes, women continue having poor experiences when trying to buy a car,” Lentz said.
“Women say the most important thing dealerships can do to bring in more women buyers is to listen,” Lentz said. He said men tend to interrupt and cut to the chase.
“It’s important to listen, not only because it’s polite,” he said, “but because real listening will sell more cars.”
Lentz cited Pew Research Center reports that by mid-century the number of U.S. Hispanic households would triple to 29 percent of the U.S. population. Hispanic households’ buying power continues to grow, too, he said. “Hispanic households spent nearly $22 billion on new vehicles five years ago, and that amount was expected to nearly double to $40 billion last year.”
Lentz, the keynote speaker of the conference’s opening session, said he expected a bright future for auto dealers.
“There are a record number of drivers in the market and more on the way; lots of vehicles going to the scrap heap; cars on the road are aging like never before; and the supply of used cars is dwindling fast,” he said.
March Giveaway
For the first giveaway this month, Hijab Style is giving you the chance to win a hijab and prayer mat of your choice from Muslimbase.
To enter, all you have to do is visit the Muslimbase website and answer the following question:
"What would you like to change about the Muslimbase website?"
E-mail in your answer along with you full name and city, with 'March Giveaway' in the subject line to hijabstyle@hotmail.co.uk. Please note that if any of this information is missing, you will not be entered into the competition.
Extra Entries:
You can get an extra entry into the giveaway when you follow Hijab Style on Twitter! Simply send in a separate e-mail with your full name and link to your Twitter profile. The deadline for entries is midnight GMT on Friday 11th March 2011.
The winner will be chosen at random and contacted via e-mail. Don't forget to tell all your friends and family too - the giveaway is open to entrants from all countries!
The 2011 CC Lease Special.
$289.00*/Month. 36-month lease. $2,999.00 due at signing. (Excludes title, tax, options and dealer fees.)
Lease a 2011 CC Sport with automatic transmission for $289.00* a month. 36-month lease, $2,999.00 due at signing. (Excludes title, tax, options and dealer fees.). See your local VW dealer for this limited time offer or for one of many other great lease deals available on CC models. More about the CC.
National Offer | Offer ends March 31, 2011
*Based on MSRP of $30,120.00 for a 2011 CC Sport with automatic transmission, excluding title, tax, options and dealer fees. Monthly payments total $10,404.00. Requires dealer contribution of $2,268.00, which could affect final negotiated transaction. Purchase option at lease end for $16,313.60. At lease end lessees responsible for $0.25/mile over 30,000 miles and excessive wear and tear. Dealer sets actual prices. Lessee responsible for insurance. Closed-end lease offered on approved credit by Volkswagen Credit through participating dealers. Supplies limited. U.S. cars only. Additional charges may apply at lease end. See your Volkswagen dealer for financing details or for general product information call 1-800-Drive-VW. ©2011 Volkswagen of America, Inc.
The 2011 Jetta SportWagen APR Special.
1.9% APR* for 60 months. Excludes TDI models.
2011 Jetta SportWagen models are available with financing as low as 1.9% APR for 60 months. Excludes TDI models. So what are you waiting for? See your local VW Dealer for this and other great Jetta SportWagen deals. More about the Jetta SportWagen.
National Offer | Offer ends March 31, 2011
*APR offer good on new 2011 Jetta SportWagen models. Excludes TDI models. Example: For 1.9% APR, monthly payment for every $1,000 you finance for 60 months is $17.48. No down payment required with approved credit through Volkswagen Credit. Not all customers will qualify for lowest rate. See dealer for details or call 1-800-DriveVW. Offer valid in US only. ©2011 Volkswagen of America, Inc.
Hijab Style Exclusive: Elenany Photoshoot
With London Fashion Week just around the corner, Elenany has teamed up with Bellissima Scarves to bring an exclusive photoshoot to Hijab Style readers! The collection is also modelled by Mirriam Kaissi from Moroccan Kaftans; talk about a London hijabi style scene!
And just a few more photos from the upcoming A/W 2011 collection...
Hijab Style Exclusive: Elenany Photoshoot
With London Fashion Week just around the corner, Elenany has teamed up with Bellissima Scarves to bring an exclusive photoshoot to Hijab Style readers! The collection is also modelled by Mirriam Kaissi from Moroccan Kaftans; talk about a London hijabi style scene!
And just a few more photos from the upcoming A/W 2011 collection...
The 2011 Routan Lease Special.
$299.00*/Month. 36-month lease. $2,499.00 due at signing. (Excludes title, tax, options and dealer fees.)
Lease a 2011 Routan S with automatic transmission for $299.00* a month. 36-month lease, $2,499.00 due at signing. (Excludes title, tax, options and dealer fees.). See your local VW dealer for this limited time offer or for one of many other great lease deals available on Routan models. More about the Routan.
National Offer | Offer ends March 31, 2011
*Based on MSRP of $27,750.00 for a 2011 Routan S with automatic transmission, excluding title, tax, options and dealer fees. Monthly payments total $10,764.00. Requires dealer contribution of $2,500.00, which could affect final negotiated transaction. Purchase option at lease end for $13,392.50. At lease end lessees responsible for $0.25/mile over 36,000 miles and excessive wear and tear. Dealer sets actual prices. Lessee responsible for insurance. Closed-end lease offered on approved credit by Volkswagen Credit through participating dealers. Supplies limited. U.S. cars only. Additional charges may apply at lease end. See your Volkswagen dealer for financing details or for general product information call 1-800-Drive-VW. ©2011 Volkswagen of America, Inc.
The 2011 Eos APR Special.
0% APR* for 60 months. Komfort models only.
2011 Eos models are available with financing as low as 0% APR for 60 months. Komfort models only. So what are you waiting for? See your local VW Dealer for this and other great Eos deals. More about the Eos.
National Offer | Offer ends March 31, 2011
*APR offer good on new 2011 Eos models. Komfort models only. Example: For 0% APR, monthly payment for every $1,000 you finance for 60 months is $16.67. No down payment required with approved credit through Volkswagen Credit. Not all customers will qualify for lowest rate. See dealer for details or call 1-800-DriveVW. Offer valid in US only. ©2011 Volkswagen of America, Inc.
High Street Hijab Finds: Dorothy Perkins
Yes, even more high street finds! Scarves are becoming a lot more easily available in stores, and Dorothy Perkins has several to choose from. Here are just a few of my faves.
Coral floral print scarf £10, Blue floral print scarf £10, Coral paint splash scarf £10, Mustard large floral scarf £12, all Dorothy Perkins.
High Street Hijab Finds: Dorothy Perkins
Yes, even more high street finds! Scarves are becoming a lot more easily available in stores, and Dorothy Perkins has several to choose from. Here are just a few of my faves.
Coral floral print scarf £10, Blue floral print scarf £10, Coral paint splash scarf £10, Mustard large floral scarf £12, all Dorothy Perkins.
The 2012 CC APR Special.
1.9% APR* for 60 months. Excludes VR6 4Motion models.
2012 CC models are available with financing as low as 1.9% APR for 60 months. Excludes VR6 4Motion models. So what are you waiting for? See your local VW Dealer for this and other great CC deals. More about the CC.
National Offer | Offer ends March 31, 2011
*APR offer good on new 2012 CC models. Excludes VR6 4Motion models. Example: For 1.9% APR, monthly payment for every $1,000 you finance for 60 months is $17.48. No down payment required with approved credit through Volkswagen Credit. Not all customers will qualify for lowest rate. See dealer for details or call 1-800-DriveVW. Offer valid in US only. ©2011 Volkswagen of America, Inc.
The 2012 Eos Komfort APR Special.
2.9% APR* for 60 months. Komfort Models Only.
2012 Eos models are available with financing as low as 2.9% APR for 60 months. Komfort Models Only. So what are you waiting for? See your local VW Dealer for this and other great Eos deals. More about the Eos.
National Offer | Offer ends March 31, 2011
*APR offer good on new 2012 Eos Komfort models. Example: For 2.9% APR, monthly payment for every $1,000 you finance for 60 months is $17.92. No down payment required with approved credit through Volkswagen Credit. Not all customers will qualify for lowest rate. See dealer for details or call 1-800-DriveVW. Offer valid in US only. ©2011 Volkswagen of America, Inc.
Pretty Prints
This printed tunic from French Connection is a great everyday staple; as it's fairly long, try wearing with tapered chino-style trousers, a navy cardi, jersey hijab and flats for casual, comfortable style:
Clover club flared dress £57, French Connection; Navy rib pointelle cardigan £26, Dorothy Perkins; Deauville stripe scarf £20, Great Plains; Trousers £19.99, H&M; Cassie leather cross body bag £45, Oasis; Navy chain detail pumps £20, Dorothy Perkins.
Pretty Prints
This printed tunic from French Connection is a great everyday staple; as it's fairly long, try wearing with tapered chino-style trousers, a navy cardi, jersey hijab and flats for casual, comfortable style:
Clover club flared dress £57, French Connection; Navy rib pointelle cardigan £26, Dorothy Perkins; Deauville stripe scarf £20, Great Plains; Trousers £19.99, H&M; Cassie leather cross body bag £45, Oasis; Navy chain detail pumps £20, Dorothy Perkins.
The 2010 Jetta Sedan APR Special.
0% APR* for 60 months. Includes TDI models.
2010 Jetta models are available with financing as low as 0% APR for 60 months. Includes TDI models. So what are you waiting for? See your local VW Dealer for this and other great Jetta deals. More about the Jetta.
National Offer | Offer ends March 31, 2011
*APR offer good on new 2010 Jetta models. Example: For 0% APR, monthly payment for every $1,000 you finance for 60 months is $16.67. No down payment required with approved credit through Volkswagen Credit. Not all customers will qualify for lowest rate. See dealer for details or call 1-800-DriveVW. Offer valid in US only. ©2011 Volkswagen of America, Inc.
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