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Supporting One of Our Own: MSIADA Community Rallies for Tony Lawler 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.…

The FTC’s Review Rule: What Dealerships Need to Know About Online Reviews 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…

MSIADA Partner Article: Beyond GPS+: The Next Step in Location Tracking Technology 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…

Auto Data Direct Joins the MSIADA Family Back to All News

RC Logistics LLC: Your Trusted Partner in Auto Transport 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…

Key MSIADA Takeaways from the 2025 NIADA BHPH Summit 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…

Two federal agencies with oversight of the used vehicle industry, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Federal Trade Commission, experienced leadership changes this week. 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…

LHPH Summit to Join Annual BHPH United Summit in April 2026 The most comprehensive dealer learning experience in the industry gets even bigger Tampa, Florida and San Diego, California (November 19, 2025) — LHPH Capital – a leading provider of capital, education, and strategic support for lease here, pay here operators – announced today that…

MSIADA Advocacy Trip – Key Takeaways By J. Blair Witter, Owner, ACME Wholesale Inc. President, MSIADA Last week, MSIADA leadership traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with Senators and Members of Congress. Our goal was to ensure Mississippi independent automobile dealers are represented at the highest levels of government. Here are the key issues we…

Turner Auto Group’s Dodd Turner Named 2025 Mississippi Quality Dealer of the Year PEARL, MS —  The Mississippi Independent Auto Dealers Association (MSIADA) is proud to announce that Dodd Turner of Turner Auto Group, LLC in Greenwood, MS has been named the 2025 Quality Dealer of the Year. This prestigious award honors independent automobile dealers…