National Automobile Dealers Association audiovisual materials and publications
About this collection
The National Automobile Dealer's Association (NADA) was founded in 1917 to represent the interests of auto dealers in the United States. Today, the trade association is advocacy organization representing over 16,000 automobile dealers in outreach to automobile manufacturers, the federal government, the media, and consumers.The materials in the National Automobile Dealers Association audiovisual materials and publications (Accession 2014.274) collection include NADA publications covering 1934 to 2014, NADA convention materials, press releases, and video content. These materials were loaned for copy to Hagley Library in 2014; originals have been retained by the National Automobile Dealers Association.The audiovisual materials in this collection focus primarily on coverage of events, news segments, automobile manufacturer footage and other programs pertaining to NADA, while the publications focus on industry news, products, regulations, and legislation.Access to this collection was made possible through the generous support of the National Automobile Dealers Association.
Closing session opens with music and slideshow on stage of NADA convention 1992 in Dallas, TX. Convention Chairman opens session and introduces 1991 NADA President, Frank Anderson, Jr. Anderson announces several awards and two video are shown. Anderson then hands gavel over to 1992 NADA President Richard Strauss. Strauss introduces executive committee and gives remarks. Speaker General H. Norman Schwarzkopf. Convention Chairman adjourns the session.
Visitors Television Network Program on Day Three of NADA 1992 in Dallas, Texas hosted by Peter Hackes and Karin Kelly. A look at vendors on the exhibit floor. An interview with Dick Strauss, 1992 NADA President. A report on the Sunday Inspirational Service with speaker Zig Zigler. An interview about new products in 1992 with Lloyd Reuss, President of General Motors. Karin Kelly interviews Dick O'Donnell about awards for best advertising. Interview with Phillip E. Benton, Jr. of Ford about recession and market recovery. Peter interviews Gary Cowell, President of FADA, Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations of Canada. A report on a salesperson certification program with Robert W. Nagel. A look at the Hummer with Sue Carney from AM General. Interview with Clark Vitulli from Mazda about new models.
Visitors Television Network Program on Day Four of the NADA convention 1992 in Dallas, Texas hosted by Peter Hackes and Karin Kelly. A look at vendors on the exhibit floor. An interview with Jim Lust, Vice President of NADA for 1992. Report on VICA (Vocational Industrial Clubs of America) educational programs with Tom Holdsworth, VICA Director of Communications and Public Affairs. Interview with Jim Perkins of Chevrolet on recent dealer visits and meetings. Interview with James Kaufman of Kaufman and Associates of Wilmington, North Carolina concerning problem solving and long-term planning for dealers. Thomas Webb, NADA Chief Economic Advisor, interview concerning automobile industry's economic outlook for 1992 as the recession ends and market recovers. Interviews with visiting dealers on exhibit floor. Interview with Time Magazine Quality Dealer of the Year Sheilah Garcia of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Interview with Ed Mertz, General Manager of Buick. Recreation Vehicle Industry Association President Dave Humphreys on van conversion. Report on Chassie Awards with award winner Dick Orkin and Judy Carlough of the Radio Advertising Bureau. Interview with John Grettenberger, General Manager of General Motors Cadillac Division, on the success of the Cadillac Seville and outlook for 1992.
Visitors Television Network Program on NADA 1992 in Dallas, Texas hosted by Peter Hackes and Karin Kelly. Peter takes a look at some different vendors on the exhibit floor. Karin interviews representatives from French CNPA, Jean Puijalon and Jean Pierre Henaut, Vice President, CNPA. Interview with Mike Losh, General Manager, Oldsmobile Division on outlook for economy. Tom Gibson, President of Subaru of America on advertising and sales for Subaru. Peter asks vendors how the convention was for them this year. Installation of Automotive Hall of Fame inductees and interview with Michael Carey, originator of the Time Magazine Quality Dealer Award. Interview with Bud Brooks, Public Affairs Committee, about the Milestone Awards given at the Indy 500. An interview with Frank McCarthy, Executive Vice President of NADA. Laurel and Hardy impersonators work the convention floor. Report on the closing session and remarks of Dick Strauss, 1992 NADA President and speaker, General H. Norman Schwarzkopf.
Visitors Television Network Program on NADA convention 1991 in Atlanta, Georgia, hosted by Peter Hackes and Charlotte Nichols. Charlotte interviews 1990 Convention Chairman Bob Maguire. A look at the convention floor and an interview with Gary Heimes, Director, NADA, Convention and Expo. Peter interviews Ray Green, 1990 NADA President. A video on tourism from Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau. Interview with Roland Doane, Regional Sales Director, Glaval about their conversion van products and new opportunities for dealers. Hugh Quinn from Newspaper Advertising bureau discusses winning auto dealer advertisements. Peter talks about legislative issues with Peter Greene, Executive Director of Legislative Affairs for NADA. Charlotte talks to Mark Miller, Chairman of the Dealership Operating Committee about Trackmate. Peter interviews the immediate past president of NADA, Ron Tonkin, Project 2000 Chairman.
Visitors Television Network Program on NADA convention 1991 in Atlanta, Georgia, hosted by Peter Hackes and Charlotte Nichols. A look at some vendors on the exhibit floor. Interview with Frank McCarthy, Executive Vice President, NADA about the year ahead. Interview with Mark Singelton, President of COIN, Inc. Charlotte interviews Tom Webb, Chief Economist of NADA with his economic forecast. Bob Nagel, head of Sales Certification at NADA, discusses how the program will work. Charlotte talks to Clark Vitulli, Senior Vice President, C.O.O. of Mazda about their opportunities in the coming months. A report on the opening session of the NADA convention, with remarks by Ray Green 1990 NADA President on the luxury tax and the new sales certification program. Speaker Robert S. Stempel, Chairman of General Motors commented on new sales opportunities.
Visitors Television Network Program on NADA convention 1991 in Atlanta, Georgia, hosted by Peter Hackes and Charlotte Nichols. A look at service vendors on the exhibit floor.Charlotte talks to Thomas R. Gibson, President and C.E.O. of Subaru America, about effects of merger with Japan. A report on the Sunday Inspirational Service, with remarks by keynote speaker Dr. Robert H. Schuller. Dick O' Donnel Vice President of Auto Marketing, TV Bureau of Advertising with Advertising Award winners.An interview with John O. Grettenberger, Vice President General Motors, Cadillac Division about the award they received this year and new models about to come out.Charlotte talks to dealers on the floor about what they're doing in the lean economic times to stay strong. Peter talks to Harold "Red" Poling, C.E.O. of the Ford Motor Company about his forecast for the economy. Interview with the Time Magazine Quality Dealer Award winner Jack G. Krenzen.
Visitors Television Network Program on NADA convention 1991 in Atlanta, Georgia, hosted by Peter Hackes and Charlotte Nichols. Charlotte tours the exhibit floor and looks at some different vendors. Peter talks to J.E. Reilly, Chairman of American Isuzu Motors, about the year ahead. An interview with Lloyd E. Reuss, President General Motors Corp. about the end of the recession. Interview with Lynn Weaver, Editor of NADA Used Car Guide, about new automated service and Peter interviews Tom Klipstine, Director of GMC Trucks, about changing use of trucks in the market and the new Cyclone product. Lawrence Norjean from the Radio Advertising Bureau announces the Chassis award winner. Ari Kahan, President of the Mexico Auto Dealers Association, explains his organization and its similarities to NADA. Hans Hungerland President, Volkswagen of America, talks about their business and advertising campaign. Peter talks to John Rickus, President of the Motor Trades Association of Australia, discusses the Australian economy and outlook for the new year. Ross Roberts, Vice President of Ford, Lincoln Mercury Division talks about the outlook for the new year and new models. Donald W. Hudler, Vice President of Sales, Service, Marketing, Saturn talks about why he thinks the Saturn vehicle has done well in the marketplace. Report on the conclusion of the general session with remarks from 1991 NADA President Frank R. Anderson Jr.
ASTN presents the 1991 NADA convention in Atlanta, Georgia. Owen Rachal and Dick Herdegen, from General Motors, explains a new communications technology for use with dealers called Pulseat. Vicki Hutson and Larry Estepa report from the floor and take a look at the exhibit floor. Vicki and Larry talk to dealer Jeff Green. President of General Motors Lloyd Reiss talks about Pulseat and communications technology. Larry talks to Past President Ron Tonkin about Ray Green's past year as president. Opening ceremonies begin with medley sung by choir, Marine color guard, Invocation delivered. Owen and Dick talk to Jake Kellerman, Executive Director of Industry Relations, NADA about communications technology. Video from President George Bush discussing the economy and importance of the auto industry. Dick interviews Bud Moore, Vice President Customer Sales and Service Staff about Pulseat. Robert Maguire, Chairman 1991 NADA Convention speaks and introduces Ray Green, 1990 NADA President. Video is shown highlighting Green's service and Green gives remarks. Owen and Dick talk to Dunc Brodie, General Director, Dealer Systems and Communications, NADA, about the Pulseat program and its implementation. Interview with Denny Lack, Director of the Pulseat program and how it works. Owen and Dick talk to Vice President of Sales, GMAC, Keith Crutcher about Pulseat. Dick talks to Pat Fagan, Pulseat Pre-Pilot Dealer, Jamesville, Wisconsin. Dick talks to Dick Smith, Royal Oldsmobile, Charlottesville, Virginia, on being on the advisory council for the Pulseat system.
Automotive Satellite Television Network presents the 1991 NADA convention in Atlanta, Georgia. Dick interviews Margo Parker, Director Civic Involvement Program, General Motors. Dick and Owen interview Ron Hudler, EDS Vice President discuss the Pulseat program and EDS's role. A list of all the nominees for Time Magazine Quality Dealer Award. Introduction of finalists for TMQDA and Jack Krenzen, Duluth, Minnesota receives award. Ray Green introduces keynote speaker, Chairman of General Motors, Robert Stempel. Brief video is shown. Stempel delivers remarks. Owen and Dick sum up the first day's events and common themes, technology and communication.
Visitors Television Network Program on Day One of the NADA convention 1990 in Las Vegas, Nevada, hosted by Peter Hackes and Charlotte Nichols. Interview with Charlie Foley, 1990 NADA President. A look at what's new at the convention and an interview with Stephen Pitt, NADA representative. Interview with Jimmy C. Payton, Immediate Past NADA President. A message from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. Interview with Ron Tonkin, 1989 NADA President, on his past year and his outlook for the future. Piece on the Clean Air Bill and CAFE legislation, with dealers and auto manufacturers voicing their concern over regulations in the legislation. Interview with Hugh Quinn, Newspaper Advertising Bureau, about the type of advertising dealers are implementing.
Visitors Television Network Program on Day Two of the NADA convention 1990 in Las Vegas, Nevada, hosted by Peter Hackes and Charlotte Nichols. Peter talks to Frank McCarthy, Executive Vice President of NADA about the big issue for 1990, CAFE. Charlotte takes a look at dream cars on the exhibit floor. Peter talks to Tom Webb, Chief Economist of NADA with his forecast for 1990. Charlotte talks to Roger Smith, Chairman and CEO of General Motors about CAFE. Peter interviews Dick Strauss, Chairman of DEAC about the program. Charlotte talks to Keith Crutcher, Vice President of Sales, GMAC and Ronald Hudler, Vice President Group Executive, EDS Corp., about communication tools with dealers using new technology and news sales incentives. A report on the opening ceremonies, including the color guard, outgoing president Ron Tonkin, and keynote speaker Lee Iacocca, CEO of Chrysler.
Visitors Television Network Program on Day Four of the NADA convention 1990 in Las Vegas, Nevada, hosted by Peter Hackes and Charlotte Nichols. Peter talks to Tom Green, Executive Director of Legislative Affairs about concerns for the upcoming year. Charlotte reports on the usefulness of the NADA Dealer Services Booth. Charlotte talks to Gary Fielding, Avanti Group about the coming year for Avanti. Charlotte interviews Richard O'Donnell, Vice President of about this year's winning advertisements. Harvey Lamb, Chairman of the Board of Subaru of America talks with Charlotte about Subaru's marketing and the new Legacy model. Vice President of General Motors, Jim Perkins speaks to Charlotte about the upcoming decade for GM. A report about the CAFE legislation. Charlotte reports on van conversions. Peter talks to Frank Lowney, Senior Vice President of Voyager about service agreements. Charlotte talks to Heinz Brechtal about his 25 years with Chrysler. Peter talks to Les Lamm, President of the Highway Users Association about a new program. Dealers talk about ideas they've seen at the show this year. Peter interviews Dave Humphries, President of RVIA (Recreational Vehicle Industry Association) about the status of the van conversion industry. A report on the Hall of Fame awards and interview with Robert Mallon, Chairman, Automobile Hall of Fame about the various awards.
Visitors Television Network Program on Day Five of the NADA convention 1990 in Las Vegas, Nevada, hosted by Peter Hackes and Charlotte Nichols. Peter talks to Frank McCarthy who reports the convention has been one of the best they've ever had. Charlotte talks to Ben Bidwell, Chrysler about dealer/manufacturer relations and the economy. A report on the Time Magazine Quality Dealer Award winner, James Lupient of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Peter talks to William Lovejoy, Executive Vice President, GMAC about his outlook for 1990. Peter interviews the winners of the best radio commercial. Peter talks to Dick Mugg, Vice President of Audi of America on their past year and outlook for 1990. Charlotte looks at promotion ideas on the exhibit floor. A report on the closing general session, the passing of the gavel from Ron Tonkin to Ray Green and remarks by Ray Green.
Automotive Satellite Television Network Coverage of Day One of the 1989 NADA Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana hosted by Gloria Jahn. Michael Jones with special report on convention and exhibit floor. Gloria speaks to Ron Tonkin, 1989 NADA President. Jim Caplinger, 1997 NADA President, talks about why the Time Magazine Quality Dealer Award is so important to dealers. Donald Petersen, Ford Chairman, talks about luxury cars and Bob Lutz, Chrysler Corporation President, talks about why manufacturers come to the convention. Frank McCarthy, NADA Executive Vice President talks about the upcoming year. Bill Bruce, Infiniti General Manager talks about their new models. Roger Smith, GM Chairman, talks about the convention and the new administration in Washington. Robert Stempel of General Motors talks about issues that confront dealers today. Allison Holt reports on the Time Magazine Quality Dealer of the Year Award winner, Lou Fusz of St. Louis, Missouri. Excerpts from the address by keynote speaker and Ford Chairman Donald Petersen and NADA President Jimmy Payton.
Automotive Satellite Television Network Coverage of Day Two of the 1989 NADA Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana hosted by Gloria Jahn. Michael Jones with special report on Yugo of America filing for bankruptcy and Marcel Kole, Acting Yugo CEO makes remarks, General Motors makes announcement of first Saturn franchise dealers, Volkswagen announces recall and report on software systems for automobiles. A report on Yugo bankruptcy, with Richard Lohr, Yugo Dealer and acting CEO Michael Kole. Dealers discuss process for starting to sell new Saturns. John Kerekanich from Ford Motor Company discusses new service programs. Chrysler announces computer based tool that helps technicians identify problems in vehicles. Report on new products that new technology has made possible. A report on the Automotive Hall of Fame awards and Robert Mallon, Chairman of the Automotive Hall of Fame addressing Hall of Fame event. Report on best advertisements by car dealers and interview with Dick O'Donnell, Vice President of NAD/TVB. Reporter Allison Holt asks dealers why they came to the convention. Allison interviews Bill Gourley, Executive Director of 20 Groups for NADA, about the 20 Group program. An interview with new 1989 NADA President Ron Tonkin.
ASTN Coverage of Day Three of the 1989 NADA Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana hosted by Gloria Jahn. Michael Jones with special report on Yugo with an interview with dealer, Richard Lohr, an import tax for Land Rover, CAFE legislation, NADA 20 Groups with an interview with Bill Gourley. An interview with Richard Recchia, Executive Vice President, Mitsubishi, Charles Hughes, Range Rover President and C.R. "Dick" Brown, Executive Director, Daihatsu, about the chicken tax on vehicles. Allison Holt talks to David Humphreys about RVIA and conversion vans, President of Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA). Michael speaks to Chairman Martin, Brookfield Collections Guild, about collector model cars on display and how they're made. Allison talks to Jonathan Schwirtz form Cars for Children, Inc. who makes luxury cars for children. GM Sales Director, Dick Herdegen speaks about Techline and Michael reports on its exhibit at the convention. A report on the minority luncheon and the AIADA Meeting where Bob McElwaine announced his departure. 1988 NADA President, Jimmy C. Payton talks about the past year. Payton hands the gavel over to 1989 NADA President Ron Tonkin, Tonkin gives remarks about the year ahead.
Visitors Television Network coverage of the 1989 NADA convention, hosted by Peter Hackes. Charlotte Nichols reports on computerized engine analyzers. Peter talks to Harold "Red" Poling, Chairman and COO of Ford Motor Company with his forecast for 1989. Charlotte interviews Thomas Ayers about his workshop, "Alternative Advertising". Charlotte reports on conversion vans and talks to David Humphreys from RVIA. Dick Mugg, CEO of Audi of America, talks about the outlook for the next year. Peter talks to Lou Fusz, Time Magazine Quality Dealer of the Year. Peter talks to dealers on the floor about their CSI. Charlotte talks to Tom Pappart, Vice President of Sales, Chrysler Motors, about a new two way data transmission system implemented by Chrysler. Charlotte talks to Jim Rich, NADA 20 Group Manager about the usefulness of the NADA 20 Group for dealers. Peter talks to Harvey Lamm, Chairman and CEO of Subaru of America about the upcoming year for Subaru. Charlotte talks to Graham Whitehead, President, Jaguar Cars, about the year ahead for Jaguar. Hugh Quinn from the Newspaper Advertising Bureau, Inc. talks to Charlotte about trends in automobile dealer newspaper advertising. Automotive News Briefs reports on Yugo's bankruptcy, the Proton Saga not being imported to America, Automotive sales records show Ford pickups are most popular vehicles in America, Outgoing president Jimmy Payton appointed 4 people to the Project 2000 committee. Peter talks to dealers on the floor about what they'd like to get from vendors this year.
Visitors Television Network coverage of the 1989 NADA convention, Show Five, hosted by Peter Hackes.Peter talks to Bill Bruce, General Manager, Infiniti Division, Nissan about the new Infiniti model. Charlotte Nichols talks to Robert Stempel, President of General Motors, Inc, about the year ahead and GM's focus on the customer. J.D. MacKay from the NAD talks to Charlotte about changes in automobile dealer advertising and awards.Charlotte asks dealers on the floor how successful the convention has been. Fred Gibson, President of Federation of Automobile Dealers Association of Canada, talks to Peter about why he's at the convention. Peter talks to Dick Brown, Daihatsu America Inc., about how the Daihatsu sells overseas and the new Charade model. Vice President of Jeep Eagle Division of Chrysler Motors, Joe Cappy, talks to Peter about Jeep sales and new models.Charlotte talks to Charles Spellman, President of Traffic Safety Now, Inc. about safety belts and new legislation. Automotive News Briefs reports General Motors will open Saturn dealers this year, Imports of Japanese vehicles fell in 1988, Incoming NADA President Ron Tonkin announced a new dealer hotline, General Motors announced plans for a new extended van.Charlotte talks to John Grettenberger, Cadillac Motor Car Division, about communication with dealers. Reports on remarks by 1989 NADA President Ron Tonkin and keynote speaker Paul Harvey.
