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ABOUT GNYADA
2015 GNYADA Membership Directory
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Automobile dealerships are the economic engines of the local communities inwhich they reside.The entrepreneurs
who run themare job creators, investors in the community, and generous charitable contributors to local hospitals,
fire departments and little leagues, among others. The Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association is
dedicated to defending and supporting this important and dynamic group of community-based businesses.
GNYADA’s mission is to encourage, promote and support excellence in business practices, ethics, standards and
services by franchised new car dealers for the benefit of both the automobile retail industry and their customers;
to encourage, promote and support the passage of positive legislation and the creation of a cooperative regulatory
atmosphere at all levels of government. The Association is dedicated to providing education and training to the
retail automotive industry workforce, and assisting in the marketing, sales and service of automobiles in the
greater New York area.
Information is Key
GNYADA works to keep its dealer members on top of important,
ever-changing issues, trends and legislation within the
franchise new car marketplace. In addition to influencing
legislation, the Association continues to provide dealers with
compliance solutions, newsletters, seminars, and invitations
to association events, access to members-only offers, as well as
many other benefits that support the needs of our members and
the communities they serve.
One-Stop-Shop Assistance
GNYADA’s Dealer Hotline provides dealers with fast answers
to tax laws, employment issues, or other dealer matters. GNYADA’s
Field Service Representatives will visit member dealerships
at least twice a year. During visits, members stock up o n
complimentary compliance signs and posters, DMV forms, and other
useful items. GNYADA’s field representative will also perform a complete
walk-through of the dealership, informing dealers of potential EPA, OSHA,
and OSHA and Privacy Act violations.
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NYIAS PREPARESFOR BIG SHOW
MajorDebutsLinedUp forPressPreview
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With just a few days before the 2015New
York InternationalAutoShow opens its
doors, automakers are planning the largest
ever lineup of new vehicle debuts in the
Show’s 115-year history towow the press
and public. In addition to the excitement
of the car and truck intros, theShow is
hosting awide range of important industry
events attracting automobile executives
andmembers of themedia from around
theworld.
MajorVehicleLaunches
This year, theShowwill hostmore than 60
new vehicle unveilings to theworld’s
media during our press preview days.
“We’re seeing tremendousmomentum that
suggests this spring’sShow is going to be
huge,” saidShowChairman JohnLaSorsa.
“These indicators combinedwith incredi-
ble investments by theOEMs in impres-
sive new displays and strong auto sales
tells us that the industry, themedia, and
consumers are excited to get out there and
seewhat's coming.After 115 years, the
NewYorkAutoShow is still the perfect
place for current and future buyers to
experience, compare, and contrast every
make andmodel available, under one roof,
in an entertaining, fun, and relaxed envi-
ronment,” he continued.
World-Class IndustryEvents
Key industry events such as the
NADA/J.D.Power/NYIASAutomotive
Forum featuring legendary investor,
WarrenBuffet, as keynote;WorldCar
Awards, andNielsenAdvertisingAwards
programs attract automobile executives
andmembers of themedia from every cor-
ner of the globe.And ourWorldTraffic
SafetySymposiumwelcomes law enforce-
ment and traffic safety experts to discuss
the issues impacting road safety.NHTSA
AdministratorMarkRosekindwill be the
keynote speaker.
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GNYADA,anot-for-profit
organization representing
franchisedautomobiledealers
intheNewYorkmetroarea.
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Reveals ofmore than 60 new vehicles including the all-newChevroletMalibu.
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