Coronavirus Updates

The COVID-19 crisis has exacerbated the increasing risks of cyber-attacks for auto dealerships.  During this webinar, held on Thursday, May 28th,  retired Special Agent John Iannarelli and Dr. Suzanne Miller, a Principal at Citrin Cooperman, discussed how the ‘new norm’ in the business world is bringing new cyber risks...

NJ CAR President Jim Appleton Testifies In Front Of Senate Special Committee Assures Legislators That Dealerships Are Prepared To Meet The Challenge & Operate Safely In A Post- Covid 19 World NJ CAR President Jim Appleton spoke remotely at the first meeting of the Senate Fiscal Recovery Strategists...

NJ CAR recently received member inquiries regarding employees’ use of face coverings and gloves in dealer showrooms and service departments. This bulletin serves to provide NJ CAR’s interpretation of those requirements. By way of background, on March 21, 2020, at the outset of the COVID-19 crisis, Governor Murphy issued Executive Order...

The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated the U.S. economy for nearly two months and the situation has been particularly bad here in New Jersey. In an effort to mitigate the spread of the virus, Governor Phil Murphy issued a series of executive orders in mid-March, closing down businesses deemed nonessential. Dealership service...

Sue Fulton, Chair and Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) earlier this week (May 18, 2020) issued Administrative Order 2020-04, which extends the expiration dates of various items, including in-State and out-of-State temporary registrations. Per the Order, the expiration date of...

Just a few days ago the Small Business Administration (SBA) and Treasury Department issued a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application, along with detailed instructions and worksheets. Dealership PPP borrowers will use the application to apply to their lender for forgiveness of costs properly incurred and payments properly...