NADA Convention: 'Full Speed Ahead' to New Orleans in January
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans city officials say that damage caused by Hurricane Gustav is “minor and easily repairable.” A statement issued by the New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) reported little to no disruption in meetings, conventions and special events. The Convention Center, Superdome and major hotels suffered only minor damage such as window breaks. There is no mid-range or long-term impact of any kind, the CVB reported.
“We’re pleased to hear that the city of New Orleans and the surrounding areas are making such progress,” says Steve Pitt, NADA vice president of conventions and expositions. “Residents and workers from across the region already have begun returning to their homes and businesses. And for us, it’s full speed ahead for the NADA convention’s return to New Orleans in January.”
The NADA convention returns to New Orleans on Jan. 24-27. Click here to register. (more)
NADA Announces 'Green Checkup' Month in September
New campaign shows drivers how to save gas and cut greenhouse gas emissions
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DENVER (Aug. 18) — High gas prices have just about everyone searching for ways to save on gas and improve fuel economy. To help motorists save money at the gas pump and, at the same time, cut greenhouse gas emissions through proper vehicle maintenance, the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) has created a checklist of Green Maintenance Tips and a new program called the Green Checkup. (
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NADA is urging its members to offer free
Green Checkups at their dealerships during the month of September. The Green Checkup focuses on the things that have the greatest effect on fuel economy, such as oil and air filters, engine performance, tire pressure and emission controls. Participating dealers can refer to the
Green Checkup Guidelines, which provide the estimated tech hours to perform a Green Checkup.
Already, nearly 300 dealers in about 40 states have signed up to become
Green Checkup Dealers. (
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Green Checkup Dealer.) Dealers may decide to provide the Green Checkup along with inspections of child passenger safety seats that are also offered at many dealerships in the month of September. “I know that’s what I plan to do,” Sykora says. “While customers wait in line to have their child safety seats inspected, we will offer them the option of having the Green Checkup.” Although NADA is promoting Green Checkup Month in September, the program is designed for dealers to offer checkups as part of their routine service year-round. (
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EPA's Energy Star Encourages Move Toward Green Dealerships NADA joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star Challenge in December 2006, and soon after launched an Energy Stewardship Initiative. Through NADA’s Energy Stewardship Initiative in partnership with the EPA, more than 750 dealers have taken the first step by committing to reduce their energy use by 10 percent or more annually. In 2007, NADA was recognized by EPA as the first trade group representing a national network of retailers to enter into a comprehensive partnership with the Energy Star program.
If all U.S. dealerships reduced their energy consumption by just 10 percent, they would save about $200 million in energy costs and prevent more than 1 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions every year. To support the Energy Stewardship Initiative, NADA created a brochure, A Dealer Guide to Energy Star: Putting Energy into Profits, which provides dealers with the tools to create cost-effective, retrofit and new construction projects for energy-efficient lighting, climate control and building design. (more)