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4 GLANCDA BOARD OF DIRECTORS 14 10 714 West Olympic Blvd., Suite 601 Los Angeles, CA 90015 O: 213-748-0240 | F: 213-748-0242 PRESIDENT: Pete Smith VICE PRESIDENT: Fritz Hitchcock Hitchcock Automotive Resources TREASURER/SECRETARY: David Ellis David Ellis Chrysler Jeep Glendale Dodge, LLC FIAT of Glendale IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT: Ian Thomas Thomas Acura EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Bob Smith DIRECTORS: Bert Boeckmann Peter Hoffman Tom Hoffman Darryl Holter Tim Smith Michael Sullivan John Symes Howard Tenenbaum ©2018GreaterLosAngelesNewCarDealersAssociation |ThenewsLINKGroup,LLC.All rights reserved. LosAngelesDealer ispublished three timeseachyearbyThenewsLINKGroup,LLC for theGLANCDAand is theofficialpublication for thisassociation.The information contained in this publication is intended toprovidegeneral information for reviewand consideration.The contentsdonot constitute legaladviceand shouldnotbe reliedonas such. Ifyouneed legaladviceorassistance, it is strongly recommended thatyou contactanattorneyas toyour specific circum- stances.The statementsandopinionsexpressed in thispublicationare thoseof the individualauthorsanddonotnecessarily represent theviewsofGLANCDA, itsboardofdirectors,or thepublisher.Likewise, theappearanceofadvertisementswithin thispublicationdoesnotconstitutean endorsementor recommendationofanyproductor servicedadvertised. LosAngelesDealer isacollectiveworkandas such somearticlesare submittedbyauthors thatare independentofGLANCDA.While LosAngelesDealer encouragesafirstprintpolicy, incaseswhere this isnotpossible, everyefforthasbeenmade to complywithanyknown reprintguidelinesor restrictions.Contentmaynotbe reproducedor reprintedwithoutpriorwrittenpermission.For further information,please contact thepublisherat:855-747-4003. Originally founded in 1907, the Greater Los Angeles New Car Dealers Association provides valuable edu - cational and philanthropic benefits to the Los Angeles Community. The Association believes that involvement with local charitable organizations makes a positive difference for everyone involved We are GLANCDA Scan this codewith your smart phone to learnmore 6 | President’s and Executive Director’s Message 8 | GLANCDA Grant Supports the Boy Scouts of America 8 | Dolores Mission Thanks the Greater Los Angeles New Car Dealers Association! December 2017 9 | Manufacturers Are Embracing the Production of Electric Vehicles 10 | Los Angeles Auto Show 14 | Hitting the Century Mark 20 | Q&A with Tim Smith on Working in a Multi-Generational Dealership: 22 | Family Enterprises 24 | The History (And Implementation) of the Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate 26 | Dealer Alert 27 | Dealership of Tomorrow: 2025 31 | Los Angeles Auto Outlook