April 15, 2025

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We continue to witness persistent attacks on franchised dealers and the franchise system from multiple fronts.

One of the major pillars of NCADA’s success throughout the years has been the unwavering support of our members.

At NCADA, we strive to recognize and thank our members for their support, especially those who go above and beyond in their commitment to advocating for the franchised dealer system.

2024 Hometown Heroes Campaign Thank you to all our dealer members who hosted events at their dealerships for the 2024 Hometown Heroes Campaign! Your commitment to honoring first responders made a real impact in our communities. John Hiester, Hiester Automotive Group Randy and Tom Hunter, Hunter Automotive Group Alycia Kellum, Don Williamson Nissan David McNeill,

In an effort to highlight the voices shaping policy in North Carolina, we sat down with state Rep. Brenden Jones to discuss his background and to get his insights on current priorities at the North Carolina General Assembly.

The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Washington Conference is a premier gathering of automotive leaders, dealers and policymakers, providing a platform to discuss critical industry issues.

On December 12th, we proudly hosted our 17th Annual Executive Forum: The Road Ahead, bringing together nearly 200 dealer members, their teams and event sponsors to explore strategies for success in 2025.

Neill Nelson is one of a select group of 49 dealer nominees from across the country who were honored at the 108th annual National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Show in New Orleans, Louisiana, on January 25, 2025.

Ninety years ago, amidst the turmoil of the Great Depression, a small group of North Carolina automobile dealers gathered in Raleigh to address their industry’s challenges.

How did you get started in the automotive industry and were there any formative experiences that guided you to where you are today?
As a young boy, I spent time every summer going to work with my dad at the dealership.

In 1937, NCADA began publishing monthly bulletins, branded as “news flashes,” similar to how newspapers and radio stations of the era delivered breaking news to their audiences. The name “FLASHES” stuck, and the publication quickly became a crucial communication link between dealers and their Association.

I have always taken great pride in the resilience of our industry and our collective ability to quickly adapt and overcome virtually every challenge thrown at us. There have been key times in our past when this ability has been tested, but franchised dealers have always come through.