Regional Automobile Dealers Digest

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DON’T FORGET

MADA has 20 FREE boat show tickets to give away to the first 20 dealers to RSVP. Click the ‘Dealer RSVP’ button below and claim your tickets today!

2025 MADA Boat Show Happy Hour

MADA looks forward to welcoming everyone for our inaugural happy hour during the Annapolis Power Boat Show. Enjoy an open bar and heavy hors d’oeuvres provided for dealers and guests.

When: Friday, October 3, 2025 from 4:30-6:30pm

Where: Annapolis Yacht Club/Pavilion Ground Floor Next to Entrance 1 Compromise Street, Annapolis, MD 21401

Preston Automotive

I mean, come on. How cool is this?

Preston Automotive teamed up with JZ Farms in Federalsburg, MD to bring the fun this fall. Not only did Preston have a brand new Auto Body Shop Playhouse (complete with trike track) built on the farm for the kids, but they sponsored this year’s all-too-familiar themed corn maze!

JZ Farms is a family-run farm attraction created by Jane and Zach Blough, offering outdoor, country-style fun for all ages. Best known for its Fall Fest, JZ Farms features an annual10-acre corn maze, pumpkin and sunflower picking, jumping pillows, barnyard slingshots, farm animals, and plenty of kid-friendly activities like a ropes course, themed playhouses, and playground equipment. With a focus on fun, family, and fresh air, the farm is designed to help visitors make unforgettable memories in a hands-on, rural setting.

JZ Farms wrote in their announcement of the attractions —

“This year’s Corn Maze Theme is extra special – our friends at Preston Ford have sponsored our brand-new attraction, the Auto Body Shop Playhouse! To celebrate their 50th Anniversary, they’re also featured in this year’s 10-acre corn maze – check out this amazing aerial shot! It will be challenging!”

Visit their site and go try your hand at the Preston corn maze

Or end up lost with the frog!

The current Powerball winning numbers are

03 16 29 61 69 22

The Jackpot is now up to $1.7 BILLION DOLLARS

Yes, that is with a B

Since no one had all six winning numbers after last night’s drawing, we are in store for a HUGE payout on Saturday. The current odds are at 1/292.2 million to be the big winner.

This is the 3rd largest Powerball Jackpot in history behind $2.04 billion Nov. 7, 2022 and $1.765 billion on Oct. 11, 2023.

Interestingly enough, BOTH were won in California... Might be worth a flight out to the West Coast to buy a ticket.

‘Sup? What’s happenin’? How’s it going?

🚨 Record-Breaking Alert! 🚨 August was our biggest month yet. We sold more vehicles than ever before and even set new records in used car sales!💥🚗💯

Each handprint tells a story. 🤚💙

Today, we joined Hyundai Hope On Wheels at Johns Hopkins Hospital for a powerful Handprint Ceremony, where brave children fighting cancer left their mark on a Hyundai Palisade.

Jones Bel Air Hyundai is proud to have been part of this meaningful event and the $800,000 donation supporting researchers in the fight to end childhood cancer. 🎗️

Bike MS isn’t just cycling; it’s a change in motion. 🚲💫 Pohanka Automotive proudly supports the event again in 2025, backing the fight to end multiple sclerosis forever. 🌎

☀️🏍️ Last Gathering of the Summer! 🏍️☀️
Join us this Saturday from 9–11 a.m. for our final Breakfast & Bikes of the season! 🍳🥓 Grab some good eats, check out some cool bikes, and hang out with great people. Don’t miss this chance to close out summer with us! 🙌

Webinar NEXT WEEK

Understanding Compliant Surcharging Webinar

Join us to learn how Maryland dealers can legally and effectively implement compliant surcharging to offset rising credit card processing fees. We'll cover state regulations, best practices for disclosure, and how this strategy helps protect your bottom line—without increasing your prices. Perfect for dealers looking to boost profitability while staying compliant.

When: Thursday, September 11th @ 12pm EST

Where: Use the button below to register

Sign up while tickets are still available!

2025 MADA Annual Golf Outing & Crab Feast

While all golfer slots are filled, we still have availability for sponsorships and crab feast participants.

When: Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Where: Queenstown Harbor Golf