Automobile and Motorcycle Dealers Trade Associations

American International Automobile Dealers Association

The only national trade association representing America’s international nameplate auto dealers in Washington, D.C.; advocates on trade and federal policy impacting dealers and their customers (represents 9,416 international nameplate franchises).

https://www.aiada.org Membership: 9,416

California New Car Dealers Association

The nation’s largest state dealer association; protects and promotes California’s franchised new-car and -truck dealers with advocacy, legal/compliance guidance, research and education (nearly 1,300 dealers).

https://www.cncda.org Membership: 1,300

Colorado Independent Automobile Dealers Association

Statewide association for independent (used) dealers; provides pre‑licensing/CE training, compliance help, lobbying at the Capitol, bonding and forms. Membership exceeds 1,000 dealers.

https://ciada.org Membership: 1,000

Florida Automobile Dealers Association

Statewide trade association for franchised new‑vehicle dealers; leads legislative/regulatory advocacy, legal/compliance support, education and member programs (represents nearly 900 dealers).

https://www.flada.org Membership: 900

Georgia Automobile Dealers Association

State association for franchised new‑vehicle retailers; delivers advocacy, insurance, forms/title services, education and networking for approximately 500 dealer members.

https://www.gada.com Membership: 500

Georgia Independent Automobile Dealers Association

Largest independent auto dealer association in the U.S.; represents and educates Georgia’s independent dealers, offers CE/pre‑licensing, compliance resources and vendor programs (~3,000 members, incl. ~2,800 dealers and ~200 vendor partners).

https://giada.org Membership: 3,000

Illinois Automobile Dealers Association

Represents 700 franchised new‑car and truck dealers statewide; focuses on advocacy before the Illinois General Assembly and agencies, plus legal, compliance and training support.

https://illinoisdealers.com Membership: 700

Illinois Independent Automobile Dealers Association

Statewide association for independent (used) dealers; provides legislative advocacy, education and dealer services, representing more than 3,800 licensed independent dealers.

https://www.il-iada.org Membership: 3,800

Iowa Automobile Dealers Association

State association for franchised dealers; advances dealer interests at the Capitol, provides training, title/registration support and member services (serves 366 member dealerships per FY2024).

https://www.iada.com Membership: 366

Iowa Independent Automobile Dealers Association

Affiliated with NIADA; advocates for independent dealers statewide and offers education, compliance and vendor benefits to 350+ pre‑owned dealers and industry partners.

https://www.iowaiada.com Membership: 350

Michigan Automobile Dealers Association

Statewide nonprofit trade group representing more than 600 franchised new‑vehicle dealerships; provides advocacy, regulatory guidance, education and member benefit programs.

https://www.michiganada.org Membership: 600

Michigan Independent Auto Dealers Association

Represents the interests of Michigan’s 3,000+ independent auto dealers; offers lobbying, legal helpline, insurance and auction/vendor savings, training and networking.

https://www.michiganiada.org Membership: 3,000

National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers

National organization fostering diversity and growth of minority-owned dealerships through advocacy, OEM engagement, development programs and scholarships (membership about 650; minority-owned rooftops reached 1,570 in 2023).

https://namad.org Membership: 650

National Automobile Dealers Association

The national voice of franchised new‑car and ‑truck dealerships; 16,000+ members receive federal advocacy, data/analysis, education, and best‑practice resources.

https://www.nada.org Membership: 16,000

National Independent Automobile Dealers Association

Nationwide association for independent (used) dealers; leads federal advocacy and provides education, events and programs to a roster of 13,300+ members.

https://niada.com Membership: 13,300

National Powersports Dealers Association

U.S. trade association uniting franchised and independent powersports/motorcycle dealers; focuses on advocacy, education and networking, with 400+ members across all 50 states and Puerto Rico.

https://www.npda.org Membership: 400

New Jersey Coalition of Automotive Retailers

New Jersey’s statewide association for franchised retailers; provides policy advocacy, regulatory/compliance guidance, training and market data to more than 500 dealerships.

https://www.njcar.org Membership: 500

North Carolina Automobile Dealers Association

Trade association for North Carolina’s franchised auto, truck and RV dealers; delivers legislative advocacy, education, benefits and market reporting (nearly 700 dealers).

https://ncada.com Membership: 700

Pennsylvania Automotive Association

Represents nearly 1,000 franchised new‑car and truck dealers in Pennsylvania; offers advocacy, insurance/benefits, title services, compliance training and events.

https://www.paa.org Membership: 1,000

Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association

Regional association for franchised new‑car dealers in the Washington, D.C. metro; provides advocacy, workforce development (ADEI), benefits, data and operates the Washington Auto Show (200+ dealer members).

https://wanada.org Membership: 200