news & events

» FLOODED VEHICLES POSE SAFETY AND CONSUMER RISK UNLESS INSURERS SHARE INFO
Auto Dealers Seek InsurersŐ Help in Keeping Flood Damaged Cars off the Streets. Insurance Company Voluntarily Discloses Flood Damage Info

» ASTORIA DEALER HONORED BY TIME MAGAZINE AND GOODYEAR
David Lum wins national recognition for community service and industry accomplishments at NADA Convention

» The 72nd Annual Convention is Upon Us
ItŐs that time of year again! Our offices become a flurry of activity and plans are finalized for our annual convention. Once again Oregon and Idaho have joined forces to bring you four full days of "not-to-be-missed" dealer educational workshops, networking opportunities and exciting activities for the whole family.

» FRAUD ALERT! "INSTANT FUNDING SYSTEMS" IS NOT A LEGITIMATE BUSINESS!
Eugene Ebersole has asked OADA to distribute the following fraud alert. Please contact Gene or the Postal Inspector if you have any information or questions.

» PUBLIC INFO NEEDED ON CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS
The Governor's Vehicle Emissions Workgroup is seeking public comments. Environmental groups have already generated more than 300 form letters in support of adopting California emissions standards in Oregon.

» Life on the razor's edge
California emissions standards hang in the balance as Senate Democrats and House Republicans try to reach an agreement on the state budget.

» OADA and OfficeMax announce Partner Advantage
Discounts and contact information for OfficeMax.

» Shopping for Your Dealer Management System
Answers for getting set up with a new or updated Dealer Management System

» FCC Grants NADA Petition Clarifying National DNC Rules
The Federal Communications Commission has granted an NADA Petition clarifying that the National Do-Not-Call rules do not prohibit dealers from calling consumers to alert them that their vehicles have been recalled due to a product safety or defect concern and to schedule appointments to correct the defect.

» Oregon Automobile Dealers Association Donates Life-Saving Training Tool to Ski Patrol
Oregon Automobile Dealers Association, in conjunction with the National Auto Dealers Association Foundation, has donated a second "Resusci Anne" manikin training unit to Willamette Pass Ski Patrol

» General Motors Recognizes Vic Alfonso Cadillac With Only Master Dealer Award In The Northwest
General Motors has awarded the Cadillac Master Dealer Award to Vic Alfonso Cadillac of Portland for 2003. The award is given to dealerships based on their sales performance and customer satisfaction.