2026 Pub. 26 Issue 1

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NADA PAC helps elect qualified individuals to Congress who understand the needs of new car and truck dealers.

NJ CAR appreciates the support of the more than 300 dealers who contributed to CAR-PAC, the Coalition’s political action committee, between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025.

New Jersey auto dealers care about their communities. From supporting good causes and fundraising for local charities to engaging with elected officials at a grassroots level — they do it all! Giving back is a way of life for them, and New Jersey is better because of it. Dealer Philanthropy Great job, Raceway Nissan Kia,

According to 700Credit, the breach occurred when a third-party API (Application Programming Interface) was improperly exposed, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data.

New Jersey began the new year with Democrats controlling the State Assembly, the State Senate, and the Governor’s Office.

Workforce development succeeds when programs move beyond ideas and pilots and begin delivering consistent, measurable outcomes. Over the past year, NJ CAR’s Technician Advancement Program (TAP) has evolved from a proof-of-concept training initiative into a scalable workforce pipeline addressing one of New Jersey’s most pressing labor challenges.

Dealership environments are fast-moving and dynamic. Many stores find that operations run more smoothly when dealerships integrate safety into the routine — especially in service and parts departments.

Tariffs — On February 20, the Supreme Court struck down the sweeping tariffs that President Trump imposed using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).