Reported by fox43.com - August 13, 2024

PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Social media posts have recently circulated online, claiming Pennsylvania is ending annual vehicle inspections on January 1, 2025.

According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's (PennDOT) most recent Vehicle Safety Inspection Program Effectiveness Study, vehicle safety inspections in the U.S. started in 1926. By 1929, Pennsylvania enacted laws requiring periodic inspections.

Currently, all registered vehicles in Pennsylvania must be inspected either semiannually or annually, according to PennDOT. Noncommercial private vehicles are required to be inspected once a year.

As announced by Governor Shapiro, Pennsylvania will be transitioning to a new registration plate design. This new registration plate will be available in the Spring of 2025.

The new design will feature Pennsylvania as the birthplace of America, the Liberty Bell in the background and the text, “Let Freedom Ring” printed at the bottom of the plate and “Pennsylvania” at the top of the plate.

Date: July 10, 2024
Bulletin: Dealers and Tag & Title Agents
From: Nikki Charlson, Deputy Administrator, Central Operations
RE: Issuing Temporary Tags – Contingency Options: FAQs - Update #2

Purpose
To answer questions for dealers and tag and title agents who use CDK Global’s dealer management system (CVR) to issue temporary tags while the CVR system is not available for use. Previously issued bulletins on this issue are Bulletin D-06-24-02 (issued on June 21, 2024), D-06-24-03 (issued on June 22, 2024), D-06-24-04 (issued on June 26, 2024), and D-06-24-05 (issued on July 1, 2024).

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Date: July 1, 2024
Bulletin: Dealers and Tag & Title Agents
From: Nikki Charlson, Deputy Administrator, Central Operations
RE: Issuing Temporary Tags – Contingency Options: FAQs - Updated

Purpose
To answer questions for dealers and tag and title agents who use CDK Global’s dealer management system (CVR) to issue temporary tags while the CVR system is not available for use. Previously issued bulletins on this issue are Bulletin D-06-24-02 (issued on June 21, 2024), D-06-24-03 (issued on June 22, 2024), and D-06-24-04 (issued on June 26, 2024).

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Advantage GPS Launches SmartLot, Expands Support for Independent Used Car Dealers with NIADA Partnership. New SmartLot Solution Offers Advanced Inventory Management and Financial Tools. 

Have you been thinking about joining a 20 Group but can't spend multiple days away from your dealership? Are you in a 20 Group and tired of expenses for fancy hotels in exotic destinations? We have the answer for you. Join our MidAtlantic 20 Groups! Future plans may include a second BHPH group and a RETAIL group!

Maryland IADA Opposes Elimination of Trade-In Excise Tax Credit in Budget Reconciliation Act

Calling All Maryland Dealers! Please contact your State Senators expressing your disapproval of the Elimination of the Trade-In Excise Tax Credit.

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Please note – replacement of the “J” license plates will BEGIN effective March 25, 2024.
PA Issuing Agents who are not online or at other dealerships with any questions, please get in touch with our PA Title Services division.

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FTC Pauses CARS Rule Effective Date
The decision protects law-abiding dealers from the uncertainty created by inaccurate claims that the rule requires overhaul by honest dealers.

Welcome our new Executive Director, Tommy Brandis! We are pleased to share a significant accomplishment in the MidAtlantic Independent Automobile Dealers Association's journey. We want to introduce our new Executive Director, Tommy Brandis. With extensive experience and a passion for the industry, Tommy is well-positioned to lead us into a new era of growth and innovation.

On June 28, 2023, the state House of Representatives passed House Bill 791 by a vote of 119 to 84. This legislation will now go to the Senate of Pennsylvania for consideration.

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PA dealer Tommy Brandis joins to talk about the fundamentals of collections and account management. From our perspective, Tommy is as customer-centric as they come in the Buy Here Pay Here industry. He truly cares about his customers and community, which we see as one of the keys to his longevity. Oh, and don’t miss his take on underwriting!
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration will propose strict new automobile pollution limits this week that would require at least 54% of new vehicles sold in the U.S. to be electric by 2030 and as many as two of every three by 2032, according to industry and environmental officials briefed on the plan.

The proposed regulation, to be released Wednesday by the Environmental Protection Agency, would set greenhouse gas emissions limits for the 2027 through 2032 model years for passenger vehicles that would be even stricter than goals the auto industry agreed to in 2021.

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