Who We Are
Founded in 1919, we are the only advocate for franchised new car and truck dealers in Minnesota, providing legal, legislative and automobile industry information for our members.
MADA is an advocate for Minnesota's retail motor vehicle industry and an important source of legal, legislative and industry information.
Minnesota Automobile Dealers Association is the only advocate for franchised new car and truck dealers in Minnesota providing advocacy, specialized expertise, training and communications.
MADA was founded in 1919 to represent new car and truck dealers, both domestic and international franchises. All, or almost all Minnesota franchised dealerships have chosen to belong to MADA.
ADVOCACY
Working to support the legislative and regulatory needs of automobile dealerships.
EXPERTISE
In-house legal counsel with specialized experience are always available.
EDUCATION
Dozens of classes and online training offer specialized learning.
COMMUNICATION
Informing and responding to MADA members through a variety of media.
RECENT NEWS
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JanStates Grants Available for Level 2 Chargers
Applications due 2/28/2023 - 25
AugCalifornia Ratifies Ban on the Sale of Gasoline-Powered Motor Vehicles
By Model Year 2035, all new passenger vehicles sold in California must be zero-emission vehicles, such as all electric or fuel cell. - 8
JunMADA FILES APPEAL TO STATE’S CALIFORNIA CAR RULE
The Association has appealed the state's adoption of California's motor vehicle emission standards. - 26
JulState Auto Dealers Denounce Walz Administration's CA Car Rule
Governor Walz has officially signed off on adoption of California's low emission and zero emission vehicle standards, effective on January 1, 2024 for model...
New MADA Service
MADA Service, Parts, & Collision Council is the only membership organization that is created solely to support and promote
Minnesota new car dealership services by providing:
- A clear voice in the marketplace advancing dealership collision and service centers
- Skilled government advocacy on legislative and regulatory issues
- Specialized support and information specific to new car dealership collision and service industry
- Expertise in new car dealership issues
In short, it’s the goal of this council to promote the health and growth of dealership service work and dealership body work.