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NJ CAR’s 102nd Annual Meeting was held on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. It was the first Annual Meeting to be held virtually, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. NJ CAR’s Outgoing Chairman Rob Sickel, Incoming Chairwoman Judith Schumacher-Tilton and President Jim Appleton spoke to members about issues the industry and...

Dealership Essentials For Safe Operation During a Pandemic Thursday, September 17, 2020 Tuesday, September 22, 2020 Thursday, September 24, 2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM If you haven't already done so, please join your...

NJ CAR recently joined more than 100 other New Jersey business associations, as signatories to a letter sent to Governor Murphy and members of the New Jersey Legislature, expressing our concern about the proposed 2021 State budget. The letter stresses that businesses and individuals have been dealing with the painful...

In August, the American Bar Association approved a resolution that, in part, urges governments at all levels to: Adopt laws and policies that promote the adoption of an enhanced nondiscrimination compliance system for dealer compensation for arranging and/or originating a vehicle finance contract by offering a safe harbor against pricing...

Governor Murphy signed Executive Order No. 183, which loosens restrictions on retail businesses including restaurants and movie theaters. The Order allows the resumption of indoor dining at restaurants (25% capacity), effective Friday, September 4. The Order also allows movie theaters and other indoor entertainment venues to reopen as long as they comply...

President Trump issued an Executive Order on August 8, 2020 that directs the Department of the Treasury to temporarily suspend withholding of the payroll tax from September 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. The Order leaves many questions unanswered and Treasury is expected to soon issue guidance that provides...