The 2025 GLANCDA Annual Member Luncheon was held on March 18 at the Universal Sheraton and welcomed over 200 guests, including dealership employees, industry professionals, sponsors and elected officials. The event served as a vibrant networking and educational opportunity for those connected to the Southern California automotive retail community.

Highlights of the luncheon included engaging fireside chats with Los Angeles mayoral candidate Rick Caruso and State Senator Roger Niello, who each shared their perspectives on issues impacting the auto industry and the broader business environment in the region. Attendees also benefited from a data-driven presentation by Cox Automotive, which addressed current trends, consumer behaviors and emerging challenges in the marketplace that are shaping the future of automotive retail.

A special moment during the program was the presentation of the GLANCDA Lifetime Service Award to Joe Agruso, an esteemed auto tech instructor at Van Nuys High School. The award recognized Agruso’s decades of dedication to automotive education and his lasting contributions to preparing the next generation of skilled technicians. His passion for the industry and commitment to youth development were warmly celebrated by the GLANCDA community.