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Below you will find an archive of news articles written for CMA Associates prior to June 4, 2025.

  • Lending Library – Book Teaser for POWER OF HABIT by Charles Duhigg

    Lending Library – Book Teaser for POWER OF HABIT by Charles Duhigg

    At the dealership, we use all sorts of ways to help our customers create the habit of getting regular oil changes to keep their vehicles operating at optimal performance. We do this by offering text or email reminders, stickers on the windshield, points, or even discounts in addition to the programmed dashboard reminders.   Are you…

  • Regency Center Grand Opening

    Regency Center Grand Opening

    This past Wednesday was the grand opening of the Adult Education Center in Richmond! A huge thank you to Beth Lucchesi for helping CMA be a key leader in supporting training and awareness for the many careers available in different trades, especially automotive! An innovative concept of using a mall that was large but not…

  • First Aid and CPR Training Opportunity

    First Aid and CPR Training Opportunity

    CMA is hosting two First Aid/CPR training sessions in the Colonial Subaru conference room on Wednesday, September 20. The training will occur at the following times: If you are interested in the training and are available to attend one of the sessions on September 20, please email askhr@cmacars.com with confirmation that you would like to…

  • CMA’s Parts Highlights!

    CMA’s Parts Highlights!

    We wanted to highlight and share some of our dealerships who had an impressive month in their parts departments: Colonial Nissan had their best month ever! Colonial Auto Center was #1 in the district with % to goal at 162%! Valley Volkswagen had their best July ever! Hyundai of Winchester had 130% of ARC turned…

  • Grand Opening Celebration at the new Adult Education Center at Regency Mall!

    Grand Opening Celebration at the new Adult Education Center at Regency Mall!

    CMA would like to invite all associates to Regency Square Mall THIS WEDNESDAY at 8:30am to celebrate the grand opening of our education center in Richmond! As a community partner, CMA has been invited to participate in this amazing pilot program providing a welcoming and modern learning experience for Trade Education! Subjects taught in this facility include…

  • NADA Monthly Photo Contest!

    NADA Monthly Photo Contest!

    CMA Team! The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) is launching a photo submission campaign that puts the focus on NADA members and their associates! In an effort to highlight the people behind the automotive industry’s success and build closer connections, the NADA is inviting all member companies to submit photographs of their dealership employees standing…

  • Moving Lives Forward In-Person Training!

    Moving Lives Forward In-Person Training!

    Thank you to everyone who was able to attend our MLF training this past Wednesday and Thursday! It is truly amazing to see associates from all departments come together to think, learn, and absorb the beneficial information Glenn and Danelle had to offer! We are excited to see how you reflect on and use the…

  • Valley Subaru Customer Shoutout!

    Valley Subaru Customer Shoutout!

    This customer shoutout comes from Barbara Sickels: “I recently bought a 2023 Forester. Charles gave me a great offer on 2 used vehicles for trade. Frank spent his afternoon doing all the sales paperwork and then spent time setting up my phone and showing me the features of my new car! Even “my” mechanic, Joey, came…

  • Resilience in Action: CMA’s Donnie Foster

    Resilience in Action: CMA’s Donnie Foster

    About a year ago, one of our Owners from CMA’s Colonial Chevrolet, Donnie Foster, was injured at work. Through the quick actions of his coworkers and emergency workers, Donnie is here with us today. Donnie attributes much of the success of his journey to Sheltering Arms Hospital. With the assistance of his family, doctors, and therapists he…

  • Service Departments Continue to Set Records!!

    Service Departments Continue to Set Records!!

    Our service departments are killing it! We wanted to highlight a few stores who are performing phenomenally! These are AMAZING accomplishments! Your hard work is appreciated and we are excited to see how you continue to set records and push the envelope!!