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.

• Zumbrota Dealership Sold

  September 29, 2020
  Eide Automotive Group Expands in Minnesota
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• St. Cloud Dealer under New Ownership

  August 31, 2020
  Miller Auto Plaza has been purchased by Gilleland Enterprises
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• Harpel Brothers Sold

  August 31, 2020
  Glencoe dealership has been purchased by Brett Weelborg
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• Morrie's Nissan is Under New Ownership and Name

  July 22, 2020
  Morrie's Nissan has been purchased and is now named Lupient Nissan.
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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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