Coming to Baltimore, February 7-10! 

Spread the word to your employees and customers, this year's show is bigger and better!  A full description of what they can expect to see and find this weekend is provided below...

Highlights returning from last year, GM's The Drive and the Chrysler Drive, will provide show guests the opportunity to test drive models from Buick, GMC, Chevy, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and Fiat. We are also excited to welcome Cadillac-The Standard of the World Ride and Drive for the first time to Baltimore!   Over 35 models will be available for test drives.

An exciting new feature, Camp Jeep, includes logs, stumps, an angled drive-over and other Jeep Trail Rated terrains.  It also features a thrilling, "can't miss" hill climb where passengers experience the Jeep's traction capabilities while climbing the 18-foot high, 35 degree Jeep Mountain-the icon of the ride.

Come out on Friday evening to meet and get an autograph from World Champion and Baltimore Pro, Terrence Cody! He will be at the show Friday from 6-8pm to take photos and sign autographs with fans. Also on Friday, we welcome WWE Superstar, Wade Barrett, who will sign autographs Friday from 7-9pm.

Saturday features retired Orioles player, Larry Sheets, who will be at the show on Saturday from noon to 2pm, as well as the Oriole Bird.

Sunday is Family Day-all children 12 and under are admitted free on Sunday. Be sure to stop and see King Robota, an eight foot tall dancing, singing, and witty Comic-Bot. King Robota will have appearances on both Saturday and Sunday at the show! Kids also have the chance to meet both Spiderman and Captain America on Sunday at the show.

Special guests and unique features are great, but the auto show still presents plenty of noteworthy cars and trucks. Pre-production and 2014 models will be on display, as will be luxury vehicles from Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, and Maserati. A fine collection of rare antique and vintage vehicles will also be on display, as will be special SEMA and customized vehicles.

Finally, keep an eye out for electric vehicles! Show guests will have the chance to ride along in electric models from Ford, Nissan and Chevrolet in the indoor E/V Ride & Drive.

Members are invited to take a break and grab a cold drink in the Association's Hospitality Suite located in Hall A, Charles Street Suite on the main level. The entrance is next to the Toyota display.

For further information and to view all the features and the floor map, please visit the show's website.

MADA extends the invitation to all members attending the 2013 NADA/ATD Convention & Expo to join us at our reception.   The event will be hosted with members of the VADA and the WANADA Associations. Event details are as follows:

MADA/VADA/WANADA Reception

Saturday, February 9th

6:30-8:30 p.m.

Baterby's Art Auction Gallery

Pointe Orlando, Suite 1008

9101 International Drive

Orlando, FL 32819

Courtesy of MADA Associate member, Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell, P.C., we have the following tax figures for 2013 to share with you. Some of the dollar amounts change due to inflation. Other amounts are changing due to legislation.  To view the full chart and to update your records, please CLICK HERE.

In an effort to help dealers go 'Green', NADA has partnered with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to educate dealerships on energy reduction and cost saving opportunities and strategies. 

As part of this effort, NADA and EPA are trying to get a handle on how dealerships could improve their bottom line by increasing energy efficiency within their store.   To that effect, NADA is conducting an energy use survey of its members to learn more about how dealerships use energy.  The goal is to create a performance rating for dealerships to enable dealerships to earn an ENERGY STAR designation for their dealership.     

CLICK HERE, to take the online survey.  

Please note the following: before beginning the survey, it may be helpful to gather the following materials and data: 

1. The square footage totals for various parts of your dealership such as the parking areas and the showroom.
2. The types of energy your dealership uses to heat, cool and power your facility
3. The number of certain types of equipment your facility uses such as lifts, computers and refrigerators.  
4. Information about your dealership's energy consumption in 2012.  This information includes data from your facility's meter readings for 2012 and can be found on your utility bills.