October 19, 2026

NADA continues to advocate aggressively on issues critical to the automotive retail industry. The following represents the latest updates on these issues.

Baseball legend Yogi Berra once famously remarked, “The beauty of life is that it never asks for perfection — only participation.” In other words, it’s essential we participate.

From sales tax exemptions for disabled veterans and trade-in credits for electric vehicles to vehicle refinancing, temporary tags, dealer plates, and abandoned vehicles, New Jersey dealerships handle many complex issues in their day-to day operations. The following frequently asked questions and their answers provide a practical reference for dealers to better understand the rules and

Every franchised dealership needs forms, temp tag paper, office supplies, apparel, promotional products, and other materials to keep its operation running.

Faced with a staggering shortage of 12,500 automotive technicians in New Jersey, there’s an incredible demand for techs across the board, but this critical issue isn’t unique to our state.

The automotive retail industry in New Jersey is constantly evolving. Dealers are navigating changing consumer expectations, emerging technologies, workforce challenges, increasing regulatory requirements, and ongoing legislative issues that directly impact their businesses.

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New Jersey’s auto dealers are committed to making a difference in their communities, and they’re not doing it alone.

NJ CAR appreciates the support of the nearly 350 dealerships who contributed to CAR PAC, the Coalition’s political action committee, between January 1, 2026, and August 31, 2026. 

Find out more about the economic impact of New Jersey’s new car and truck dealers.