Welcome to our latest issue of the Accelerate magazine. We take a lot of pride in putting together articles and including interviews that will help you continue to succeed in your business. In this issue, we are going to spotlight one of our local dealers and learn about his journey in this ever-changing industry.

You will see articles looking at ways to help you increase your service department traffic, improve digital retailing, explore EV service and discuss succession planning. I don’t know about you, but I love how holistic this issue has become. We are looking at every aspect of your business that is important for it to thrive today and tomorrow.

As you digest the great content between the covers, remember that we at CFADA are working hard for you. There are ways that we can help you continue to succeed. We worked closely with the state association to pass legislation that strengthens our industry and protects your right to serve your customers well.

As mentioned in the last issue, in May, we received approval for the first registered EV apprenticeship in the state of Florida and in the nation. We have a program statewide to help you train the next generation of EV talent. As demand for hybrid and electric vehicles continues to grow, we want to ensure that the talent needed is ready for action.

Another event to look forward to is our Auto Tech Competition that happens on Nov. 2, 2023, in conjunction with our auto show. Twenty students will compete to be the Top Tech in Central Florida. We are excited to showcase local talent and drive talent to your stores. If you would like to participate, please reach out to us. We would love to have you.

We hope you enjoy this issue as much as we enjoyed putting it together!