California New Car Dealers Association

08/12/2026

With the California CARS Act taking effect October 1, staying ahead of the new regulations is critical to your dealership's success. Join CNCDA and ComplyAuto on August 25 for a practical compliance webinar covering:

-The law's key requirements
-Available compliance resources, including ComplyAuto's Guardian tool
-Practical strategies dealers can implement now

Registration closes August 24. Don't wait!
https://www.cncda.org/events/carsact_complyauto/

The California CARS Act takes effect October 1, 2026, imposing significant new obligations on dealership advertising, pricing, and sales processes. Join CNCDA and ComplyAuto for a practical compliance webinar featuring Chris Cleveland, Brad Miller, and Anthony Bento. Presenters will break down the l...

08/10/2026

: CNCDA thanks American Fidelity for their Platinum sponsorship! Also a Licensed Vendor, American Fidelity provides cost-saving employer solutions and supplemental insurance benefits tailored to the automotive community.

Learn more about our sponsors: https://www.cncda.org/sponsors/

08/10/2026

The August bulletin just published and we've got the latest updates to our CARS Act Compliance Guide, insights into California's new ZEV incentive program, Annual Convention info, and much more! Read it TODAY in CNCDA Comply!

08/06/2026

California NextGens! Quick Update: Our August Quarterly Meeting is taking place on Wednesday, August 19 at 11 AM. We are thrilled to be joined by Andy Graff, COO at ComplyAuto, who will discuss AI & Privacy Insights.

RSVP today at https://www.cncda.org/events/nextgen-quarterly-virtual-meeting-august/

08/05/2026

: CNCDA thanks Ally Financial for their Platinum sponsorship! Ally Financial's industry-leading auto financing business serves more than 20,000 dealers nationwide with a full-spectrum suite of solutions, including consumer financing, commercial inventory lending, and insurance offerings. Driven by a "Do It Right" philosophy, they are dedicated to helping dealers grow and succeed.

Learn more about our sponsors: https://www.cncda.org/sponsors/

07/29/2026

: CNCDA thanks as they continue to support our dealer members as a Titanium Sponsor and Licensed Vendor! Dave Cantin Group has been an excellent dealer resource for acquisitions, advisory services, and growth-aligned education!

Learn more about CNCDA's sponsors: https://www.cncda.org/sponsors/

07/24/2026

Did you get our message?? Don’t miss out on Maui this year as we head back to the Fairmont Kea Lani! We’re looking forward to catching up over great food, fun island excursions, and insightful conversations with an outstanding speaker lineup! Register TODAY at the link in our bio!
 

07/21/2026

CNCDA's Q2 Auto Outlook has published!

California's new vehicle market declined 7.7 percent through the first six months of 2026, with 864,848 new light vehicles registered compared with 936,543 during the same period in 2025. The U.S. market fell 2.8 percent. The rate of decline eased as the year progressed. Registrations fell 9.1 percent in the first quarter and 6.3 percent in the second. Statewide registrations are projected to reach 1.73 million units for all of 2026, down 3.9 percent from 2025.

Get the full report here: https://www.cncda.org/news/california-new-car-dealers-association-releases-q2-2026-auto-outlook/

07/20/2026

: CNCDA thanks Titanium Sponsor and Licensed Vendor, ComplyAuto for supporting our efforts and our dealer members as a top resource for automated compliance solutions, allowing dealers to stay aligned with the latest compliance regulations and keep their dealerships ahead of the game!

Learn more about CNCDA's sponsors: https://www.cncda.org/sponsors/

07/16/2026

Today, Jordan Jankowski (Armatus Dealer Uplift), Gavin Hughes (Hughes Dealer Law), and our very own Chief Legal Officer, Anthony Bento, presented on California law on OEM warranty time reimbursement at the California New Motor Vehicle Board. It was an excellent opportunity to share insights on this important topic, and we sincerely thank the New Motor Vehicle Board for their time!