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National Work Zone Awareness Week
Did you know? Each year over 100 road construction workers are killed in construction zones. Nearly half are killed as a result of being struck by a motor vehicle. Today kicks off National Work Zone Awareness Week, and we encourage drivers to use extra caution in construction areas. This year’s campaign theme, “Don’t Be That Driver!” […]
Congratulations Performance Lexus on BBB Accreditation
Congratulations to GCADA Secretary Treasurer, Daniel Kommeth and Performance Lexus at Kings Automall on being recognized for 25 years of BBB® Accreditation! As the General Manager of Performance Lexus, Dan recently accepted an award on behalf of the dealership, celebrating the company’s enduring commitment to the standards of Better Business Bureau Accreditation. Writer Bethany Atchison […]
A Speed Lover’s Station Wagon
For most people, becoming a parent means sacrificing a good deal of the things we love. However, one Michigan based dad figured out how to have his cake, and eat it too! A.J. Baime of The WSJ tells the story of Scott Bonato, a 32 year old from Franklin, Michigan, with a need for speed, […]
Craigslist vehicle scam
It’s no secret that selling your vehicle can include many obstacles. The truth is, persistent criminals tend make these transactions that much harder. The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) has issued a warning to the public about an organized scam involving sales of vehicles through online marketplace Craigslist. NICB has identified nearly 100 instances of […]
He wants the Lexus!
What do you get when you mix hit television series, House of Cards, and automobiles? Lexus, apparently! According to Jamie LaReau with Auto News, Lexus recently got a lucky surprise when their brand name was mentioned, in good context, in an episode of House of Cards. During this episode, fictional Russian President Petrov briefly pontificated […]
The chef who rides like law enforcement
Dennis Leary, a 44-year old chef, has made headlines this past week for his resourceful transportation methods, in a city that seems like a driving dystopia. Leary is a San Francisco-based chef who operates a number of stores around the city; he spends a couple of hours every day transporting goods – bread from his […]
Benefits of franchised automobile dealers
The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) has launched a new initiative called “Get the Facts”, promoting the benefits of franchised automobile dealers. The initiative highlights four central benefits of being a franchised dealer, which includes: price competition, consumer safety, local economic benefits, and an added value. “NADA’s efforts will set the record straight about the […]
The 2014 Cincinnati Auto Expo
The Greater Cincinnati Automobile Dealers Association (GCADA) is proud to present the 2014 Cincinnati Auto Expo. This positively awaited annual event is set to kick off on Wednesday night, February 19th at the Duke Energy Convention Center from 5pm-9pm. On Wednesday night, we will host the first time ever REV IT UP!! Sneak Peek Preview […]