Recent News is a summary of news items about franchise dealerships in Minnesota.  Information, news, specialized advice and timely updates are the main benefits for many members of MADA.

• State Auto Dealers Denounce Walz Administration's CA Car Rule

  July 26, 2021
  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 year 2025 vehicles.
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• Dondelinger Automotive Opens New Dealership

  June 24, 2021
  Dondelinger Dodge
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• Ranger Chevrolet Buick GMC under New Ownership and Name

  June 24, 2021
  Leigh, Linda, Lance and Brent Lonson have purchased Ranger Chevrolet Buick GMC.
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• Wachke Family GM Center under New Ownership and Name

  June 24, 2021
  Scott Eckman has purchased Waschke Family GM Center
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• MADA Statement on ALJ Ruling

  May 7, 2021
    Statement from MADA President Scott Lambert on ALJ Ruling We are not surprised by the Administrative Law Judge’s ruling today. With over 22,000 Minnesotans voicing their opposition, we still maintain that the Minnesota...
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• MADA Cautions Consumers Amid Wave of Catalytic Converter Thefts

  April 27, 2021
  With a growing number of unhappy customers seeking replacements for their stolen catalytic convertors, the Minnesota Auto Dealers Association (MADA) is issuing a warning to consumers about replacing the devices and gives a few tips on preventative measures.
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• MADA Pushes for Pause on California Cars

  January 20, 2021
  MPCA should pump the breaks with policy changes coming from Washington and California
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• MADA Files Complaint in Federal Court to Halt Walz Administration Rulemaking on California Cars

  January 6, 2021
  Today, the Minnesota Automobile Dealers Association (MADA) filed a lawsuit in Federal District Court alleging Minnesota lacks the authority under the Federal Clean Air Act to regulate motor vehicle emissions and is preempted under federal law from moving forward with its rules to adopt California vehicle emissions standards.
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• Walz Delivers Lump of Coal to Minnesota Dealers

  December 18, 2020
  MPCA Announces Plan to Move Forward with California Cars Rulemaking Christmas Week
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• Don Davidson is Nominee for 2021 TIME Dealer of the Year

  October 29, 2020
  Davidson is Dealer Principal of Sears Imported Autos
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• Walz Administration's Proposed Emissions Standards Unpopular with Minnesotans

  June 15, 2020
  A recent survey shows Minnesotans are overwhelmingly against adoption of California's motor vehicle emissions standards.
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• Walser Elected NADA Vice Chair

  November 26, 2019
  Minnesota dealer Paul Walser to lead NADA in 2021.
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• Walz Proposes Minnesota Adopt CA Clean Car Standard

  September 26, 2019
  Walz wants Minnesota to regulate low emission and zero emission vehicles
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• General Motors Disclosure Requirement

  November 9, 2017
  General Motors (GM) is requiring all dealers to obtain signed customer disclosures on certain sales and service transactions. Specifically, sales customers must sign and acknowledge when they are sold a “Non-GM Service Contract.” Service, and potentially sales, customers must sign and acknowledge when “Non-GM Parts and Accessories” are used or installed on service or sales vehicles.
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