OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE ARKANSAS AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION

May 1, 2026

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President’s Message: FTC Warnings Are a Compliance Wake-Up Call

As many of you know, on March 13, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it was sending letters to 97 auto groups nationwide, warning them of potential violations of federal advertising laws — that the prices they advertise must be the total price, including all mandatory fees, which consumers will be required to pay. The FTC did not disclose which dealerships received the letters.

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Congratulations to 2026 Truck Dealer of the Year Nominee Patrick Jacobs

AADA would like to congratulate Patrick Jacobs with Carco International Inc. in Fort Smith for his nomination as the 2026 Dealer of the Year for the American Truck Dealers. As an AADA board member, we are incredibly proud of the way Patrick represented Arkansas during the ATD Show award ceremony. Thank you, Patrick, for all you are doing for AADA and Arkansas’s truck dealers.

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Jamie Cobb TIME Dealer of the Year nominee

Congratulations to 2026 TIME Dealer of the Year Nominee Jamie Cobb

AADA is so proud of Jamie Cobb with Gwatney Buick GMC for being named the Southeast Regional Finalist for the 2026 TIME Dealer of the Year Award. He is the state’s 12th regional finalist. Arkansas dealers have had a proud history of exceptionalism throughout the 57-year history of the award. Congratulations, Jamie, and thank you for making Arkansas dealers proud!

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