August 6, 2021

Earlier this year, Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced another set of regulations that changed the laws under the California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA), which went into effect immediately. A copy of the modified regulations can be found online at oag.ca.gov, but the following is a high-level overview of what you will need to do:

One of the most attractive benefits to consumers in any industry is purchasing products and services at a discounted price. Discounting saves customers money, allows companies to earn their business and disciplines the prices competitors offer for the same items. In a normally functioning market, it is a win-win for both consumers and businesses.

Moving into the remainder of 2021 and beyond, auto show organizers are hopeful that OEMs will continue their support by participating in shows across the country.

Leading auto and lifestyle in-person event, the Los Angeles Auto Show (LA Auto Show®), today confirms a strong return to the LA Convention Center in Nov. 2021. One million square feet of indoor and outdoor space will showcase the dynamic and evolving auto industry at its best, as startup and established brands participate in delivering the broadest range of vehicles and experiences of any auto show in North America this year.

Just imagine this as someone taking your empty soda cans to the recycling center for money. Now imagine your used oil, which is being taken away for recycling, has a refund associated with it. All you have to do is sign up as a California Used Oil Recycling Center and then we at CSI file this claim for you as part of our service. The money is 16 cents per gallon of used oil or about $3,000 per year (based on 1562 gallons of used oil per month). All you have to do is deposit the check the state sends you every quarter.

In 2001, I earned a B.A. in international studies. Emory is a great university, and I had great mentors. I was far from home, came into my own, and developed my individuality.

I was also a golf team member for four years, and I learned the most on the golf course. In addition to the desire it gave me to be better and work hard for what I wanted to achieve, golf also opened doors.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, we hope the summer months continue to be successful for the dealerships you own, or are employed at. The Los Angeles County area has gone through some ups and downs relative to the COVID case rate, and we have seen the mask mandate go away and return. It is encouraging to see new car dealers have success even as we experience a shortage of inventory. New Car Dealers are resourceful entrepreneurs, and thriving and surviving the past eighteen months is proof of that.