August 3, 2023

“By reviewing your audit process, you can help to identify some potential gaps or oversights that could lead to compliance concerns.” Compliance has become an important topic in the retail car business as there has been a significant increase in enforcement from the FTC, staffing of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and activity from […]

“Since EV tires need to be rotated and replaced more often, tire maintenance and replacement will be the new entry point for EVs.” Change is tough, but a lot of good can come from it. We’ve seen this repeatedly as disruptors redefine and restore balance to industries. EVs will cause a big shift, complete with

Ideally, vendors and businesses work together as partners. Having a genuine relationship and being able to problem-solve together is an advantage no matter what. The auto business is not exempt. Dealerships have done well during the last couple of years. But there’s a downside to good times: dealerships sometimes develop bad habits because it becomes so

We all know someone who waited until the last minute to get a service they needed: car insurance, that warranty on their largest appliance, or a list of valuable items they would like insured in their home. And what did they wait for? A car crash, a fridge malfunction, or a flood. Well, we feel

L ast year, the CATA migrated to a new membership platform that allows for better communication with members and instant access to forms, event registration and vital dealer information. Gaining access to the portal is a snap for both CATA Dealers and Allied Members. Simply visit www.cata.info and click the Login button on the upper right

Recently, the Chicago Automobile Trade again partnered with United Service Organizations (USO) Illinois to host the 10th Annual USO Barbecue for the Troops fundraiser. More than 80 local, new car dealerships rallied their communities to host fundraising events which featured everything from patriotic ceremonies, classic car shows, live music, games for kids of all ages

The CATA presented the 2023 Spirit of Carol Cooling Scholarship to John Hersey High School graduating senior Maya Wasilewski. The CATA established the Spirit of Carol Cooling Scholarship, a $1,000 grant now in its 10th year, to honor Carol Cooling, a Hersey alumna and long-time NBC 5 Chicago Special Events Director who died of cancer.

“In the last six months, the foundation has raised just over $1M to provide funding to pediatric brain cancer research, clinical trials and treatment options.” The CATA recently donated $1,500 to the Violet Foundation for pediatric brain cancer. The donation came via the CATA’s Chicagoland Dealers Care program in conjunction with a $10,000 donation by

On Tuesday, June 13, the CATA Annual Golf Outing welcomed more than 300 members to Cog Hill Golf & Country Club for an afternoon of networking, enjoyment and, of course, a round of golf. The day began with a networking reception followed by the annual meeting, hosted over lunch. After lunch, golfers hit the links

Kelly Webb Roberts of Webb Automotive Group was recently elected as the 2023-2024 Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) Chairwoman and the 2024 Chicago Auto Show Co-Chairwoman, making her the first female to hold that position. Webb Roberts will lead a board of 12 dealers and succeeds J.C. Phelan, who is serving as Chairman of the