OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE NEW JERSEY COALITION OF AUTOMOTIVE RETAILERS
We recognize the effort that goes into running your business. With all that demands your attention, we know your time is valuable. That’s why we’ve taken great care to respect your time while cultivating a slate of events to engage with our dealer members.
NJ CAR was founded 108 years ago to serve and represent the needs of the franchised car and truck dealers in New Jersey.
Chairman’s Message: NJ CAR’s Strategic Plan: A Roadmap for the Future Read More »
NADA continues to advocate aggressively on issues critical to the automotive retail industry. The following represents the latest updates on these issues.
NADA Director’s Message: NADA Advocacy Update Read More »
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.
Be a Part of NJ CAR’s Next NextGen Read More »
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
NJ CAR Compliance FAQs Read More »
Every franchised dealership needs forms, temp tag paper, office supplies, apparel, promotional products, and other materials to keep its operation running.
NJ CAR Services: Supporting New Jersey’s Franchised Dealers Read More »
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.
Technician Advancement Program Graduates Transition Into the Workforce Read More »
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.
NJ CAR: Your Association, Your Advocate, Your Voice Read More »
Ed Barlow Bob Ciasulli Thomas DeFelice, Jr. Thomas DeFelice, III Michael DeSilva Rick DeSilva, Jr. John Fette Garry Foltz James Gee Harold Heidt Melinda Holman Steven Kindle David Kull Shelly Locascio Robert McCormick Charles Miller Eric Nielsen Edward Rossi Drew Sciaulino
Thank You NADA PAC Contributors Read More »
New Jersey’s auto dealers are committed to making a difference in their communities, and they’re not doing it alone.
NJ CAR & Dealers Making a Difference Philanthropy, Highlights, and Grassroots
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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.
NJ CAR Recognizes Dealerships That Have Contributed to CAR PAC in 2026 Read More »
Find out more about the economic impact of New Jersey’s new car and truck dealers.
Economic Impact of New Jersey New Car & Truck Dealers Read More »
