OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE GEORGIA AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION
The Georgia Auto Outlook offers comprehensive information on the Georgia new vehicle market. This report covers the first quarter of 2026, and includes information about forecasts for light vehicle registrations, the top selling brands in key segments, top selling models in state and U.S. markets and more. Click to view and download the Georgia Auto Outlook.
Georgia Auto Outlook First Quarter 2026
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The FTC has clearly stated in its recent public letters and has now reportedly followed up with NADA, reiterating that advertised vehicle prices must include all fees a consumer is required to pay, except government-imposed charges (e.g., taxes, title, registration and license).
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Introduction Over the past several years, discrepancies have emerged in how manufacturers evaluate and approve dealers’ warranty parts and labor rate adjustment requests. Across multiple stores and years, dealers have observed inconsistent application of rules and policies, shifting and inconsistent interpretations of “warranty-like” qualifications, and contradictory inclusion and exclusion decisions. These inconsistencies — found in
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BEC attackers rely on social engineering tactics to trick unsuspecting employees or executives. Often, they impersonate the CEO or an executive authorized to do wire transfers.
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Selling an automotive dealership is more than a conversation about price — it demands preparation, strategy and patience. That’s where Dealer Solutions Mergers and Acquisitions (DSMA) comes in.
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Middle-market business transitions are rarely simple, and family dealership transitions are among the most complex.
Planning for Dealership Succession Dividing Multiple Dealerships Amongst Family
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This year’s session of the General Assembly was highly charged. Debates over major policy initiatives — including efforts to reduce income and property taxes, reform election procedures and improve childhood literacy — took center stage.
It seems dealer advertising is not only on my mind but on the minds of both federal and state regulators. Now would be an ideal time to review your advertising practices to make sure your dealership is playing by the rules.
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