Town hall meetings brought great feedback
FADA's Legislative Town Hall meetings drew a great group of dealer principals. The topics were right on point. The industry is changing rapidly and yet our dealer laws that specify how you may sell to and service your customers are definitely outdated. Most dealers felt that it may be too early to revise our laws given that only 10-15% of their traffic is totally digital. And despite the hype about electric vehicles dominating sales in the future most dealers are selling very low volumes of EVs. However, interestingly many of our dealer principals believe that the EV market will grow to as much as 30% or more in the next 10 years.
Hyundai Genesis incentive programs
A recent FADA survey revealed dealer distaste for Hyundai and Genesis incentive programs. The OEM scored about an average of 1.5 on a 5 point scale on every question asked about the new sales and facility incentive programs. FADA continues to build its case for revisions to these programs as dealers quietly object.  
Polestar seeks distributor license in Florida
Polestar Automotive USA is not a Volvo according to an application filed with the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. The application seeks a distributor license not a manufacturer license. The vehicles to be sold are the Polestar 1 and Polestar 2. Polestar’s Customer Care center is listed as 1 Volvo Drive. FADA will study this application and take a position as to whether this attempt to establish a new linemake should be considered given the history of sales by Volvo dealers of previous Polestar models.
The Legislature is in Session
Florida’s legislature held their organizational Session on November 17 and welcomed a host of new legislators into the ranks in the House and Senate. This is now your time to shine. The list of new members is attached and we hope that you will make arrangements to meet with your Senator and House member during the holidays. Pre-Session committee meetings begin the week of January 11.

FADA’s legislative agenda continues to be prepared as we will focus on enforcement of our franchise laws and work with DHSMV to clear a path for a review when OEMs step outside of our laws.
Thank you to these generous donors
Much thanks to our generous FADA members who have given personal contributions to the NADA PAC. We appreciate you and your commitment to our legislative posture in Washington, DC. 
Bill Bryan
Brian Bush
John Bush
Tom Castriota
Alex Castriota
Anita Castriota
James Davis
Erik Day
Bruce Deardoff
Megan Del Pizzo
Frank DeLuca
Mark Devoe
Rich Devoe
Lawrence Dimmitt
Greg Douglas
Ron Eberhart
Mike Erdman
Preston Farrior
James Ferman
Scott Fink
Don Gasgarth
Rob Geyer
Kenneth Gorin
Dwayne Hawkins
John Helmick
Preston Hood
Bobby Kisselback
Tom Lynch
Gus Machado
Sebastian Malo
Ken Marks
Gary Matern
Rick Matthews
Carlos Menendez
Steve Moore
Larry Morgan
Mario Murgado
Billie Nimnicht
Tom O'Steen
Randy Parks
Ron ParksRon Parks
Stephen Parks
Lombardo Perez
Martin Proctor
Roger Rivard
Chuck Schumacher
Ted Serbousek
Tom Sheehan
Greg Soulliere
Steve Straske
Allen Turner
Bill Wallace
Alan Wildstein
John Williams
Ed Williamson
Craig Zinn
Loaner vehicle update
Insurance issues seem to be continuing relative to dealers who provide loaner cars to their customers. All dealers should be using a rental agreement and collecting insurance information from customers who are provided a loaner vehicle. While FADA removed your vicarious liability we are hearing that some auto insurers (Progressive, GEICO and others) are declining to pay claims when their customers have an accident in a dealer’s loaner and cause physical damages. That customer should be responsible for these damages and you should not experience the payment of deductibles from your garage insurer. Email teds@flada.org if you are experiencing issues with unpaid claims by customer’s insurers. 
2021 franchise meeting schedule announced

NADA has released the franchise meeting schedule for the upcoming 2021 NADA Show. Just as with in-person meetings, this is a chance to learn the latest updates and changes happening with your franchise and within the auto industry. These sessions are only available during the live show, February 9-11, and will not be available for future viewing, so be sure to tune in at the designated times.

Acura: Tuesday Feb. 9, 11:30am -12:30pm EST

Audi: Wednesday Feb. 10, 11:30am -12:30pm EST

BMW: Wednesday Feb. 10, 11:30am -12:30pm EST

Buick GMC & Chevrolet: Thursday Feb. 11, 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST

Cadillac: Thursday Feb. 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST

FCA: Tuesday Feb. 9, 4pm - 5pm EST

Ford: Thursday Feb. 11, 11:30am - 12:30pm EST

Genesis: Wednesday Feb. 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST

Honda: Tuesday Feb. 9, 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST

Hyundai: Wednesday Feb. 10, 11:30am - 12:30pm EST

Infiniti: Thursday Feb. 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST

Kia: Wednesday Feb. 10, 4pm - 5pm EST

Lexus: Wednesday Feb. 10, 4pm - 5pm EST

Lincoln: Thursday Feb. 11, 12:30pm - 1:30pm EST

Mazda: Tuesday Feb. 9, 11:30am -12:30pm EST

Mercedes-Benz: Tuesday Feb. 9, 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST

MINI: Wednesday Feb. 10, 12:30pm - 1:30pm EST

Mitsubishi: Thursday Feb. 11, 12:30pm - 1:30pm EST

Nissan: Tuesday Feb. 9, 4pm - 5pm EST

Porsche: Thursday Feb. 11, 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST

Subaru: Wednesday Feb. 10, 12:30pm - 1:30pm EST

Toyota: Wednesday Feb. 10, 4pm - 5pm EST

Volkswagen: Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST

Volvo: Thursday Feb. 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST

Note: Schedule may be subject to change. *Lexus dealer meeting will be held in conjunction with Toyota
Renew FVF and MVRIS dealer licenses before Dec 31
Florida franchise dealers must renew your VF & MVRIS licenses before December 31, 2020. For questions regarding VF licenses, contact your local/regional Bureau of Dealer Services Office. For questions regarding MVRIS licenses, contact the Florida Office of Financial Regulation. Read more here.
Manuel Manolo Villamanan, 1935 - 2020
Mr. Villamanan longtime Miami auto industry leader died on October 12 at 85 years old. A native of Havana, Cuba, he had a successful real estate career there when Fidel Castro's revolution brought him to Miami in 1962. He worked for 14 years at Anthony Abraham Chevrolet then co-founded Midway Ford. Under his leadership, Midway grew to become one of the largest Ford stores in the country. Later he joined South Motors and Vista groups as President & CEO where he led Vista to become the number one BMW dealer in the country for 8 years, winning multiple national accolades. He served as Chairman of the South Florida Ford Association and was on the Board of the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles. He was a staunch anti-communist, active in the Miami Cuban exile community and participated in multiple U.S. backed covert missions to fight Castro's regime.
Charles Creshull Harrison, Jr.,
1927 - 2020

Mr. Harrison passed away on October 13 at the age of 93. He held a deep passion for business and leadership and served as President of Harrison Chevrolet Company for 24 years. He was a former District Vice President, Director and Treasurer of FADA and President of the Marianna Automobile Dealers Association. He was a graduate of the University of Alabama, a proud retired Air Force Captain and worked in the automobile business for more than 50 years. Born and raised in Marianna, he lovingly built the Chapel at Chipola College in Marianna, to provide college students and the community a place for restoration and worship. He will be remembered for his deep devotion to his Lord and Savior, and for his commitment and love for his family.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Tallahassee

Kudos to FADA Board Member Ken Marks and his partner Chuck Urban of Capital Automotive Group, who recently hosted a charity golf tournament to benefit Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Tallahassee. This annual event raises huge funds for their dealership's primary charity.
Chevy Dealer of the Year
Hats off to Daytona's Glenn Ritchey of Jon Hall Chevrolet for being named Chevy Dealer of the Year. It's a prestigious award the group's President has won now 18 years in a row!

"It takes a team to win this award and we have a great team here with long-tenured employees that take this seriously. We are honored," said Ritchey.
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Distributed November 25, 2020