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2026 National Policy Conference: Have You Registered?
150 dealers. 123 meetings with lawmakers. That’s what NIADA members accomplished at last year’s National Policy Conference. Coordinating that…
CFPB to Cease Discretionary Publication of Complaint Narratives and Visualizations
On August 14, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) announced that it will no longer publish unverified complaint…
FTC Ends Disparate-Impact Enforcement, Modifies Dealer Compliance Requirements
On August 7, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) formally announced that it will no longer pursue legal actions under Section…
Letter from the CEO: Why Your Voice Belongs at the NIADA Policy Conference
by Jeff Martin | August 2026 As seen in Used Car Dealer Magazine Every year, decisions are made…
House Financial Services Committee Seeks Comment on CFPB Reform Bill That Could Reshape Dealer Oversight
On July 24, the House Financial Services Committee requested public feedback on a discussion draft of the “CFPB Reform Act of 2026,”…
NIADA’s Right to Repair Journey: From Capitol Hill to the Headlines
NIADA’s fight for right to repair legislation has been building all year, and it’s moving from meetings to…
Federal Trade Commission and Partner States Reach Settlement with Deere and Company on Right to Repair
On July 8, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), together with the states of Illinois, Arizona, Michigan, Minnesota,…
Save the Date: NIADA Policy Conference Returns to Washington, D.C., Sept. 28–29
NIADA will host its 2026 Policy Conference September 28–29 in Washington, D.C., bringing independent dealers back to the…
Supreme Court Reaffirms the President’s Executive Control Over Independent Agencies
On June 29, 2026, the United States Supreme Court significantly expanded the President’s authority over independent federal agencies…
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Announces Major Overhaul of Consumer Complaint Process
In a move with direct implications for independent automobile dealers who field consumer complaints through the agency’s portal,…