But first, a word from our sponsor

“Our founder, Chris Cleveland, was a compliance director at a large dealership group in California and he saw firsthand how compliance was hindering so much of what dealerships do. So, he and his founding partner Shane McCallan, an attorney and second generation dealer, set out to build an automated, cloud-based solution that makes life easier, ensures full compliance with state and federal guidelines, and addresses dealership culture as an important fixture in local communities.”

Welcoming Thanksgiving with open arms this year is Ourisman Toyota 40 with A LIVE TURKEY in their store. I introduce to you —

Tina the Turkey

While we are on the topic of turkeys — Thinking about switching it up this year? Trying to spare all the Tinas this November?

Here are some awesome turkey-alternatives to consider:

State regulators continue to emphasize transparency in vehicle advertising, reinforcing the need for dealers to maintain strict compliance with advertising laws and regulations.

To help members reduce risk and prevent enforcement actions, MADA & DATDA has partnered with ComplyAuto to provide a complimentary and confidential Vehicle Display Page (VDP) audit for association members through the ComplyAuto Guardian platform.

Guardian automatically scans your dealership’s website for potential advertising compliance issues, flagging items that could draw attention from your state’s Attorney General, Motor Vehicle Administration, or Division of Consumer Protection. Violations of state advertising rules can lead to civil penalties, restitution, injunctive relief, and consent agreements that may include ongoing monitoring or reporting obligations

All audit results are strictly confidential, shared only with your dealership, and permanently deleted after your review.

MADA Title & Registration Seminar

MADA extends its gratitude to the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration for joining us to discuss important topics and updates for our dealer members. We value your collaboration in ensuring that our members stay informed, enabling them to perform their duties effectively.

A special thank you to our sponsors

We will see you in April 2026 for our next T&R Seminar

WINNER — Sheehy Hagerstown

2025 Halloween Costume Contest

Competition was tight, but we have a winner! Congratulations Sheehy Hagerstown on taking home the gold! In the case the gold was three dozen donuts 🍩 

This year was a big year for costumes and we love seeing everyone get into the spirit. Remember, work can be fun, and a good attitude with a smile goes a long way (especially in character).

Keep an eye out for our next giveaway for your chance at some glazed goodness! How do we feel about a dealership Christmas decoration contest? 🎄🎅

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DRIVEN by MADA | Episode 8

Uncovering Strategies For Retention & OEM Relations With Jones Junction: MADA dives deep with leaders from Jones Junction including, Bryan Kilby (Owner), Deborah McCollum (CFO), and Jheury Moran (Sales Director), to discover the keys to some very important dealership operation practices. Listen in as topics including Jones' history, customer & employee retention, and OEM relations are covered and some key takeaways are outlined. Brian, Jheury, and Deborah bring a lot to the table, and there are some great pieces of advice to be gained from their conversation!

DATDA Annual Meeting & Retirement Luncheon for Marlene Petrylak

The DATDA Board of Directors cordially invites all dealer members and executive management staff to an annual meeting luncheon to review the state of DATDA upon the retirement of our longstanding executive director Marlene Petrylak. This luncheon will also serve as a retirement celebration for Marlene's dedicated years of service. Our new executive team from the Maryland Automobile Dealers Association will be in attendance to discuss the long term vision of DATDA.

When: December 1, 2025 — 11AM-1PM

Where: Location: Bally's Dover Casino Resort - 1131 N Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901

Please RSVP immediately by emailing [email protected]

2026 NADA Reception

Join us as a sponsor for our upcoming event dedicated to our dealers, which also supports three associations. We invite you to review the sponsorship options available. We always appreciate your ongoing support and look forward to seeing you in Las Vegas!

When: February 5, 2026 — 5-7PM

Where: WYNN AND ENCORE LAS VEGAS — 3131 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas, NV 89109

HUGE shoutout to Preston Automotive Group on a HUGE grand opening!

What an incredible night celebrating the Grand Opening of Boulevard Ford of Millsboro!

A huge thank you to @ford for their unwavering support throughout this journey. We can’t wait to bring the future of car buying to our clients!

Curious how they do it?

Check out our interview with the father-son duo themselves and get it straight from the experts!

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