January 3, 2024

It seems like just yesterday that we sat around the table interviewing the person who would lead the troops. We were right on with the hiring of Dean. He immediately took charge and, through hard work and innovative ideas, turned our almost broke association into a financially stable organization that was in a position to […]

As they do each year, the IRS recently announced adjustments affecting the dollar limitations on 401(k) plans for tax year 2024. Since these changes impact everyone who currently sponsors (or is considering sponsoring) a 401(k) plan, we are sharing a chart reflecting the changes with all members, not just those who currently sponsor a NADA

State-managed Long-Term Care (LTC) programs are a focus of many state legislatures, including California. In December 2022, California released the results of an LTC Task Force feasibility study and intends to release an actuarial study in January 2024. While no legislation has been introduced in California yet, employers and employees should be aware of its

Senator Steve Padilla was elected to the Senate in November 2022, representing the counties of San Diego, Imperial, Riverside and San Bernardino. He is a native of San Diego, a graduate of Bonita Vista High School and a lifelong Chula Vista resident. He has dedicated his life to public service. Before becoming an elected official,

After 34 years of serving as the President of the New Car Dealers Association of San Diego (NCDA), Dean Mansfield is retiring. The “Dean of Dealers,” as he was called in a San Diego Union-Tribune article announcing his appointment, leaves behind a lasting legacy of accomplishments and excellence. For years, the NCDA staff has been

Delivering a superior service experience is the goal of every business. To achieve this goal, dealers must build a service experience that is both efficient and friendly. Achieving this balance can be difficult, but with the help of some fantastic technology, it’s not impossible. In this article, we will explore the steps necessary to create

San Diego DRIVES is shifting its strategy to focus on new- and pre-owned vehicle inventory listings to better serve San Diego County’s franchised new car dealers. As a result, the site will no longer host auctions for dealers to purchase used cars from consumers. San Diego DRIVES remains committed to providing a free platform for

In late September, the NCDA hosted a Celly Services seminar to provide dealer members with valuable training about EPA, OSHA and Worker’s Comp Compliance requirements. Attended by general managers, fixed ops managers and service directors, topics covered in this informative and interactive seminar included: In-person Training vs. Hands-on Training: This included forklift training (theoretical and