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LITTLETON, Colorado-June 23, 2026-PassTime®, a leading provider of asset tracking and location solutions, announced today the launch of TruGuard™, a new commercial asset protection and visibility brand designed to help businesses protect, track, and manage high-value mobile assets across demanding real-world operations. Built specifically for commercial and operational environments, TruGuard delivers scalable solutions for businesses…

Please join MSIADA in congratulating our Executive Director, Dianne Perry Dunlap, on her nomination for the Association Executives Council (AEC) of the Year Award. This recognition reflects Dianne’s leadership, dedication, and continued commitment to strengthening Mississippi’s independent automobile dealer community. The winner will be announced next week during the NIADA Convention in Denver, Colorado, and…

MSIADA is proud to be recognized as a Top 10 of 2026 Rankin County Award Winner by BusinessRate. This award is especially meaningful because it is based on verified Google Reviews and reflects customer satisfaction, reputation, and service excellence. To our colleagues, community, and Mississippi dealers: thank you. Your trust, support, and feedback make this…

The Mississippi Independent Auto Dealers Association (MSIADA) is coming together to support a valued member of our dealer family, Tony Lawler, following a life-altering accident. Tony recently suffered a serious automobile accident that resulted in an extended stay in the ICU and ongoing rehabilitation. As he continues his recovery journey, he now faces a new…

By: Shaun K. Petersen, Chief Legal Officer, Buckeye Risk Services Online reviews are among the most influential factors shaping consumer decisions in today’s digital marketplace. Whether it’s a Google review, a star rating on your website, or customer testimonials featured in advertising, reviews can significantly impact a dealership’s reputation and sales. But with that influence…

GPS technology transformed (and essentially established) asset tracking. It enabled precise location data anywhere with a clear view of the sky, catapulting an entire industry of devices that could provide location information on all sorts of mobile and non-mobile assets. For a powerful as GPS technology is, it is not without shortcomings. Parking garages and…

RC Logistics LLC is proud to join the Mississippi Independent Auto Dealers Association as a new member sponsor. Our hope is to become  your dependable, go-to partner for moving vehicles anywhere in the lower 48 states.  We exist to simplify and elevate the auto-shipping experience for dealers, auctions, fleet and finance companies, and anyone with…

MSIADA attended the NIADA BHPH Summit in Nashville on November 9-11. Below is a summary of the top insights and practical strategies shared during the sessions: 1. Customer Insurance Solutions • Provide customers with convenient, on-demand insurance options through www.withhugo.com. 2. Inventory Sourcing Tools • Swoopa AI – an app widely used by vehicle flippers;…

From NIADA Two federal agencies with oversight of the used vehicle industry, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Federal Trade Commission, experienced leadership changes this week. The White House nominated Stuart Levenbach Nov. 19 to serve a five-year term as Director of the CFPB.  If confirmed, he would succeed Office of Management and Budget (OMB)…