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Historic PAGA Reform Approved by Legislature – California New Car Dealers Association Historic PAGA Reform Approved by Legislature June 27, 2024 Press Releases Agreement Between Business, Community and Labor Groups Will Create a Better, Fairer System for Workers and Employers Contact: Kathy Fairbanks, (916) 813-1010 Sacramento – Today, the Fix PAGA coalition, representing non-prof...

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Historic PAGA Reform Approved by Legislature - Fix PAGA | There's a Better, Fairer Way for California Workers Today, the Fix PAGA coalition, representing non-profits, social justice advocates, family farmers, health care providers and businesses, applauded final legislative passage of SB 92 (Umberg) and AB 2288 (Kalra) to reform California’s broken Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA).

"Participation in the festive ceremonies enables Carter Myers to promote the many benefits of careers in the trades, which for decades have played second fiddle to white-collar jobs that require four-year college degrees. It also helps the dealership group make headway in mitigating the nationwide shortage of technicians."

Dealership group celebrates apprentice technicians with signing ceremonies To celebrate students who choose to become auto repair technicians — as well as raise the profile of such careers — Carter Myers Automotive partners with high schools in its stores' markets to hold signing ceremonies for those students.

Thanks to California New Car Dealers Association and New Car Dealers Association San Diego County members, and the Fix PAGA: There's A Better, Fairer Way for Workers Coalition, the Governor’s office, the Labor Federation, and the Coalition agreed on a deal to reform PAGA, which the Governor publicly announced on Tuesday.

Measure to repeal PAGA Act coming off ballot after rare agreement California Gov. Gavin Newsom says an agreement has been reached to reform a decades-old state law that allows employees to sue their employers over labor violations.

"Opponents of PAGA’s current structure say the law largely benefits lawyers who file lawsuits for technical violations of the state’s sprawling labor code like spelling errors. They point to cases where attorneys reap payouts that are larger than what the workers get. The business coalition says instead of lawsuits, the state should bolster enforcement of the labor code and raise penalties for certain violations to deter bad actors."

Gavin Newsom Wants to Curb a Labor Law That Cost Businesses $10 Billion (Bloomberg) -- For two decades, a California law has helped workers sue the world’s biggest companies. Drivers for Uber Technologies Inc. won a $20 million settlement, Google employees secured $27 million over complaints of free-speech violations, and Walmart Inc. agreed to pay $65 million for all...

Great work by Productions Plus to gather audience insights from a variety of auto shows across the country.

"This national study validates what the auto show community has known for some time, which is that auto shows play a crucial role in shaping future purchase decisions," said Jennifer Morand, President of the Chicago Automobile Trade Association and General Manager of the Chicago Auto Show. "Even in today's digital world, there is no better place to showcase the latest product in front of qualified buyers than an auto show. Moreover, as the auto industry continues to shift to EVs and other alternative fuel options, auto shows serve as vital educational platforms for widespread adoption of these new technologies."

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"Car dealers are very much a part of their communities, directly investing in their neighbors through car donations, Little League sponsorships, YMCA donations and more. This is just the start of what dealerships bring to the local table. I think they are, in fact, one of the U.S.'s last true 'Main Street businesses,' and an indelible and essential part of the economic, philanthropic and service engine that drives local communities."

Council Post: The Last True Main Street Business: What Is The Role Of Car Dealerships In Local Economies? Dealerships, by their very nature, must be part of the community, giving back as much, if not more, than they bring in.

The latest issue of San Diego Dealer magazine is now available online. Here's what you'll find inside:
- page 6: Letter from the President
- page 8: The San Diego Auto Show - Where the Cars are the Stars®
- page 13: New Associate Member - American Fidelity
- page 14: Ransomware Costs Businesses $1 Billion in 2023
- page 16: Safe Driving at Work
- page 18: Redefining What it Means to be a Supercar
- page 19: Ask Alison - Is Your Dealership Compliant
- page 20: San Diego Auto Outlook - Q1 2024

View in your browser: https://thenewslinkgroup.org/san-diego-dealer/flippingbooks/Pub.-12-2023-2024-Issue-2/

Download a PDF:https://www.ncda.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/San-Diego-DEALER-Magazine-Spring-2024.pdf

"The general revenue measure would be a 1-cent city sales tax increase that would raise the sales tax from 7.75 percent to 8.75 percent and double how much sales tax revenue San Diego receives annually — from $400 million now to what is projected to be $800 million under the measure."

Two San Diego tax hikes are one step closer to the November ballot — and one could have an easier time passing The big news Wednesday on the flood prevention measure was the proposed tax rate, and the possibility of lowering the approval threshold from two-thirds to a much more achievable 55 percent

Thank you to everyone who supported the 2024 NCDA Golf Tournament, Annual Meeting & Luncheon! We hope you enjoyed your day at the Maderas Golf Club, and we look forward to seeing you again next year.

"California could become the first state where new cars would be required to alert drivers when they're breaking the speed limit.

Senate Bill 961 would require cars to start beeping when they exceed the speed limit by at least ten miles per hour."

Beep beep | New CA bill requires new cars alert its speeding driver New cars manufactured or sold in California by 2032 would be required to have the technology.

Tyler Gray named manager of Marketing and Operations at the New Car Dealers Association San Diego County and San Diego International Auto

San Diego, Cal., May 29, 2024 – The New Car Dealers Association San Diego County (NCDA) today announced that Tyler Gray has been named manager of Marketing and Operations of the 116 dealer-member organization and the San Diego International Auto Show (SDIAS). The announcement, effective immediately, was made by Scott Webb, NCDA president.

A native of San Diego and graduate of San Diego State University, Gray brings many years of digital marketing experience, as well as four years of small-business ownership and automotive retail experience working for San Diego area dealers. Gray returns to the automotive industry after working in high-volume retail sales for the past several years.

“Tyler is a great addition to our team with his extensive knowledge of dealership operations and event production, combined with his widespread experience in various facets of digital marketing,” said Webb. “His successful sales experience and insight into younger market demographics will help expand opportunities for our partners at the NCDA and SDIAS.”

Gray reports directly to Webb and is also responsible for sponsorship and exhibitor relationships for a variety of product and service categories for the upcoming 2025 San Diego Auto Show scheduled to be held Dec. 28, 2024-Jan. 1, 2025 at the San Diego Convention Center.

Gray is a devoted motorsports enthusiast, and regularly organizes performance driving events for the Southern California car community where he also participates in grass-roots racing series throughout the year. He also brings an extensive personal network in the motorsports/ manufacturer spaces.

Tyler can be reached by email ([email protected]) or phone (858-550-0080 ext. 13).

About the New Car Dealers Association San Diego County

The New Car Dealers Association® San Diego County (NCDA) represents the majority of the new car and truck dealers in San Diego County. NCDA members include persons, firms or corporations holding a direct factory franchise and are actively engaged in the business of buying and selling automobiles and trucks at a regular place of business in San Diego County. Additionally, the NCDA owns, produces and operates the San Diego International Auto Show, which is one of the best-attended auto shows in North America.

Media Contact
Scott Webb
President, New Car Dealers Association San Diego County
858-550-0080 / [email protected]

"Every quarter, San Diego Regional EDC analyzes key economic indicators that are important to understanding the economy and the region’s standing relative to the 25 most populous metropolitan areas in the U.S.

In this issue covering Q1 2024, EDC reports on affordability challenges, venture capital investments in Life Sciences, and excess commercial real estate."

https://www.sandiegobusiness.org/about-the-region/ -snapshot

California residents can participate in a Caltrans HQ pilot program to test a per-mile Road Charge tax model and earn up to $400 to share input and ideas to help develop the program. The Road Charge is presented as an alternative to the current gas tax.

Mileage could be tracked by plugging an electronic device into a vehicle, using a vehicle's built-in tracking system or by simply submitting photos of the vehicle's odometer.

Visit https://caroadcharge.com/ to learn more.



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California looking for drivers to join 'Road Charge' pilot program California residents can participate in the pilot program and earn up to $400 to share input and ideas to help develop the program. More: caroadcharge.com

"Critics of the EV tariffs say they go against national efforts to reduce carbon emissions, and they prevent a low-cost option for consumers looking to avoid gasoline prices.

On the flip side, the American auto industry supports many high-paying union jobs and flooding an industry with cheap goods from Asia hasn’t historically been good for many cities and towns across the U.S. Also, there are national security concerns: The U.S. Commerce Department has launched an investigation into whether Chinese vehicles’ navigation and communication features could spy on Americans."

Is raising the tariff on Chinese EVs a good move? The Biden administration is expected to raise tariffs to 100 percent from 25 percent for Chinese electric vehicles

"Chargers will be installed at every city library, recreation center and beach within two years, and at every city building within five years.

There are more than 400 city parking lots in sprawling San Diego, from Rancho Bernardo and Carmel Valley in the north to Otay Mesa and San Ysidro in the south.

The deal aims to make it easier for residents to own electric cars and reduce local greenhouse gas emissions. It will also help the city replace its 5,000-vehicle gas-powered fleet."

San Diego will create a sprawling citywide network of electric vehicle chargers The deal aims to make it easier for residents to own electric cars and reduce local greenhouse gas emissions, and help the city replace its 5,000-vehicle gas-powered fleet

If your store is selling EVs, don't miss this opportunity for free EV certification training from the Center for Sustainable Energy. This offer is available to the first 500 California dealerships to enroll in ElectrifiQ: https://www.nada.org/nada/nada-headlines/attention-california-dealers-free-ev-sales-training-available.

Attention California Dealers: Free EV Sales Training Available Earlier this year at NADA Show, NADA and the Center for Sustainable Energy (CSE) launched ElectrifiQ, an online electric vehicle (EV) sales training certification program for dealership staff.

The NCDA was excited to partner with the CNCDA Foundation for our first-ever San Diego Auto Tech Student Career Day, which took place April 16 at National University in Kearny Mesa. In addition to OE representation from BMW USA, Kia America and Ford Motor Company, dealer participation included Pedder Chrysler Dodge Ram Jeep of Poway, Audi Carlsbad, Marvin K. Brown Auto Center, Sunroad Auto, Toyota of El Cajon, and CV Auto.

High school students from throughout San Diego County were inspired to pursue auto tech careers by presentations from and interaction with OEs, dealers and local colleges, including San Diego Miramar College and Southwestern College.

Volunteers from the San Diego Unified School District helped provide a seamless experience for all involved.

We can't wait for next year's event!

https://www.cncdafoundation.org/san-diego

We're saddened to learn about the passing of Scott Crowley, who devoted 25 years of his career to San Diego's Crowley Car Company. Our condolences go out to the Crowley family, as well as Scott's friends and colleagues.

"Scott Montgomery Crowley, 54, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family and loved ones on April 19, 2024. He valiantly fought pancreatic cancer for twenty months. Scott was born July 17, 1969, in Orange CA, to James Edward and Marybeth Meis Crowley. Scott graduated from Rancho Santa Fe School (1984) Torrey Pines HS (1988) and the University of the Pacific (1994), majoring in Business. Scott devoted 25 years of his career working for the Crowley Car Company. His lifelong passion for rare and exotic cars culminated with the creation of Autostrada, an automotive business, with his sons Robert and Grant."

Scott Crowley Obituary (1969 - 2024) - Encinitas, CA - San Diego Union-Tribune View Scott Montgomery Crowley's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

"The company reported earlier this month that its worldwide sales fell sharply from January through March as competition increased worldwide, electric vehicle sales growth slowed, and earlier price cuts failed to lure more buyers.

It was Tesla's first year-over-year quarterly sales decline in nearly four years."

Tesla cuts US prices on its Model Y, S and X vehicles The starting prices were reduced for the Model Y, S and X. Earlier this week Tesla announced layoffs and a recall of nearly 4,000 of its Cybertrucks.

We’re pleased to invite you to participate in the New Car Dealers Association San Diego County’s Annual Golf Tournament, which will be held once again at the beautiful Maderas Golf Club in Poway on Monday, May 13. This year’s tournament will be coupled with our Annual Meeting & Luncheon as well. Don’t miss this valuable once-a-year opportunity to spend a day networking with New Car Dealers and Associate Members.

As in previous years, we can only accommodate a limited number of players, so if you are planning to play in this year’s tournament, please don’t delay sending in your registration form, which has been mailed and emailed to all members. The deadline for registration is April 30, 2024 and registration will be confirmed strictly on a first come, first served basis.

Will this be the year that we give away big money for our hole-in-one contest? Even if you don’t sink the hole-in-one you can compete for individual prizes for closest to the pin and longest drive, or for team awards for gross and net scores.

Each golfer is entitled to:
• Breakfast
• Driving Range
• Putting Practice
• Shared Golf Cart
• Refreshments on the Course
• Luncheon
• Awards Presentation
• Annual Meeting

And if you are not a golfer, we invite NCDA Members and your guests to attend the Annual Meeting & Luncheon separately.

For questions or to register, please call (858-550-0080) or email ([email protected]) the NCDA office. We look forward to your support and participation!

The CNCDA Foundation, in cooperation with the NCDA, has created an amazing event for dealers to engage local high school and college auto tech students and help fill the labor pipeline with future auto technicians for San Diego County new car dealerships. Join us at the San Diego Automotive Technology Career Day on April 16th at National University Kearny Mesa: https://www.cncdafoundation.org/san-diego.

This high-energy event will bring together auto industry professionals (including OEs and dealers) who are excited to introduce students to rewarding and lucrative career opportunities in dealership service departments. Students will explore how they can join a quickly evolving industry, and they’ll learn about the certificate and degree opportunities at local colleges to help shape their individual career paths.

To help inspire the next generation of auto techs, San Diego County dealerships may host breakout sessions to engage students in small groups and/or participate in the job fair.

To participate, click the following to register online: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScb3CMlYA8tyRuWDwCoVLOW_FR6FIce2KhCpt6jSwbeduNNGw/viewform

Have questions? Please reach out to Kim McPhaul ([email protected]) or Sonny Davey ([email protected]) at the CNCDA Foundation.

The NCDA facility recently hosted judges for the San Diego County Salute to Education as they evaluated scholarship applications.

The San Diego County Salute to Education is scholarship program created by the San Diego County Ford Dealers to encourage high school students to continue their educations at technical/vocational schools, junior colleges or universities.

Over the past 26 years the San Diego County Salute to Education program has awarded nearly $4.6 million to San Diego County high school seniors. Each of the over 4,600 students have each received a $1,000 scholarship for further education. In addition, 31 of the scholarship recipients also received new Ford vehicles.

San Diego County new car dealers spent valuable time in Sacramento visiting with state Assembly and Senate members during California New Car Dealers Association Dealer Day.

"Despite higher prices for a new car, data shows new car registrations are up 9% so far this year in San Diego County compared to the same time last year, according to the New Car Dealers Association (NCDA) of San Diego County."

These are the 5 fastest-selling car brands in San Diego Despite higher prices for a new car, data shows new car registrations are up nine percent so far this year in San Diego County compared to the same time last year, according to the New Car Dealers …

"In 2019, the median-priced $607,000 California house at the average 3.9 percent, 30-year rate had a $2,290 monthly payment. Last year, houses were 37 percent pricier at $833,000 with rates that jumped to 7.4 percent. That created a $4,614 typical payment — up 101 percent in four years.

Compare that with new cars. In 2019, the average $40,000 new car at a 4.6 percent, five-year rate had a $748 payment. Last year, cars were 23 percent pricier at $49,000 — with 7.7 percent rates — for a $987 payment. That’s up just 32 percent in four years."

Why California home sales tumble as car purchases rise Just 258,000 California houses sold last year — the lowest since the Great Recession. But Californians bought 1.78 million vehicles, the sixth-best year since 2009.