News & Events
AIADA provides its members with the information they need to be engaged and effective advocates for the international nameplate auto industry. See below for information on events and webinars, Beltway Talk podcasts, press releases, and publications—including AIADA's daily e-news digest FirstUp, quarterly magazine AutoDealer, and the Chairman's Blog, Invested in America.
Upcoming Event
Interest Rate Market Update
Join Bank of America expert Jacob Lerner - BofA Securities, as he discusses: The challenging and ever-changing interest rate market and macroeconomic environment; Managing and minimizing risk; and Dealer group trends.
March Sees 12.1 Percent New Car Sales Surge Amid Market Adjustments
In March 2024, new car sales are poised to make a big leap. Analysts forecast 1,525,700 units sold, a 12.1 percent increase from the previous year, according to the latest joint forecast from J.D. Power and GlobalData. This surge in sales is matched by an equally strong seasonally adjusted annualized rate (SAAR) of 16.4 million units.
Nissan Motor Plans to Sell More Than a Dozen New EV Models by 2026
Nissan plans to start selling more than a dozen new electric-vehicle models, aiming to boost total car sales by 1 million units within three years. The Japanese automaker said Monday that it intends to start selling 30 new models, including 16 electrified models, and targets an additional 1 million vehicle sales by the year beginning April 2026.
EPA Finalizes Tailpipe Emissions Rule
On Wednesday the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its final Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later emissions regulation, which will effectively require as much as 56 percent of new cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. to be all-electric by 2032, with hybrids accounting for an additional 16 percent of sales.
BMW’s Production Neue Klasse EVs to Have Bi-Directional Charging
After last year’s well-received Neue Klasse sedan, BMW continued its concept series with the introduction of the Neue Klasse X. This thinly disguised teaser hints at the next-gen iX3 electric crossover, slated for release in late 2025. Beyond showcasing the aesthetics of BMW’s upcoming electric cars, it also offers a glimpse into the array of technologies accompanying them, including the ability to use the cars as batteries
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