2012 First Hawaiian International Auto Show:
A Dazzling Universe of Automotive Technology
The Hawaii Convention Center, regarded as one of the "most beautiful
convention centers in America" was home to a dazzling universe of
automotive technology—on display in manufacturer and dealer-provided
exhibits at the 2012 First Hawaiian International Auto Show,
March 30-April1, in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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Preview Night Reception
Hawaii Auto Dealerships Provide Parade Convertibles for Congressional Gold Medal Honorees
The Congressional Gold Medal Parade down Waikiki on Saturday December 17, 2011 honored the members of the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team and Military Intelligence Service (MIS) for their valiant and dedicated service. The parade also honored the 1399 Engineer Construction Battalion stationed on Oahu during World War II.
Mahalo to following Oahu dealerships for providing the car and driver for the Congressional Gold Medal honorees. BMW of Honolulu, Cutter Chevrolet, McKenna Windward Ford and Windward Dodge Chrysler Jeep.
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Hawaii's 2012 State Teacher of the Year Receives Use of an Electric Car; Two Charging Stations (L-R) Courtney Coleman, 2011 Miss Hawaii Teen USA, John Nakamoto, MMNA manager of business development electric vehicle operations, Pat Ah You, general manager of Cutter Mitsubishi, Chad Miller, 2012 Hawaii State Teacher of the Year, Yoichi Yokozawa, president and CEO of Mitsubishi Motors North America, and Angela Byrd, 2011 Miss Hawaii USA
HONOLULU, HI—With Hawaii focusing on the development of the state's abundant wind, wave, sun, geo-thermal, ocean-thermal and bio-mass energy resources, this year, an electric car (use for a year) was awarded to the 2012 State Teacher of the Year during ceremonies held at historic Washington Place, across from the State Capitol. Click Here for full story
HADA Officers and Directors Were Sworn in at the Association's Annual General Business Meeting
(L-R) Nick Cutter, Eric Fukunaga, Stan Masamitsu, Darryl Turner, John Uekawa, Joe Hanley, Jack Jackson, Tom Griffin, Ron Hansen, Mike Niethammer, Bill van den Hurk and Damien Farias. National Automobile Dealers Association chairman Stephen Wade is at the podium
Wailea, Maui—The dealer members of the Hawaii Automobile Dealers Association (HADA) elected officers and directors for the 2011-2012 HADA year during the association’s annual general business meeting Friday, October 14, 2011, held in conjunction with the HADA convention. Click Here for full story
Photos from the 2011 HADA Annual Convention Below
Governor Neil Abercrombie Signs Senate Bill 35 into Law HADA-initiated bill, SB35, sponsored by Senator Rosalyn Baker, made technical
changes to the large 54-page Franchise Legislation bill passed in last year's session
Gov. Neil Abercrombie signed motor vehicle franchise legislation (SB35) into law as Act 13, during formal signing ceremonies held in the governor's office 4 p.m. Monday, April 25, 2011. With the signing of the bill, which takes effect July 1, 2011, Hawaii-licensed distributors are provided the same provisions as those which were provided for dealers in last year's legislation, along with the attachment of the legal remedies available to licensees.
Shown left to right behind the governor are Senator Rosalyn Baker, sponsor of the bill, Eric Fukunaga, HADA vice president, Ron Hansen, HADA treasurer, Dave Rolf, HADA executive director, and Gary Slovan, representing the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers.
Shown on the capitol rail left to right are Dave Rolf, HADA executive director, Eric Fukunaga, HADA vice president, Senator Rosalyn Baker, Stan Masamitsu, HADA immediate past president, Gary Slovan, representing the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, and Ron Hansen, HADA treasurer.
Auto Dealers Mark the 50th Birthday of the Hawaii Automobile
Dealers Association - Hawaii's New Car Dealers' Association
Photo by Lew Harrington
HADA honorees, newly elected HADA board members, and dealer members of the association gathered 7 p.m. Saturday, October 3, 2009 at the J.W. Marriott Ihilani Resort and Spa to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Hawaii Automobile Dealers Association by cutting a cake decorated in the image of a 1959 Cadillac. The year 1959 was the year the association was founded.
Shown in the front row (l-r) Damien Farias, Jim Slemons, Morrie Stoebner, Nick Cutter, Dave Chun, Joe Nicolai, Tony Masamitsu, Gerald Cutter, David De Luz, Sr., Rab Guild, Ken Taylor, Brian Kitagawa, and Tom Griffin.
Back row (l-r) are Frank Kudo, Charlie King, John Uekawa, Joe Hanley, Bill van den Hurk, Ron Hansen, Dennis Short, Wayne De Luz, Stan Masamitsu, Eric Fukunaga, Gary Wassel, and James Hanley.
In a 1972 decision, the Tax Appeal Court, in the case of 711 Motors, Inc. ruled that an automobile dealer was not taxable on reimbursements received from a manufacturer for the dealer’s costs incurred in making good the manufacturer’s warranty on cars sold.
However, this ruling was reversed in 1973, in the Aloha Motors case. And in 1975, the Hawaii Supreme Court upheld the Aloha Motors ruling and said that payments received by automobile dealers from manufacturers for warranty service to customers are taxable sales.” Excerpts-- Taxes of Hawaii 2008
by Aileen Utterdyke
Throughout the rest of the 70’s, the 80’s, the 90’s and up until July 1, 2008, in this decade, Hawaii dealers have been paying the 4% tax on the warranty payments from a manufacturer to fulfill a new car warranty.
On July 1, 2008—the tax was reduced to the half percent rate by ACT 89.
HADA has always had a commitment to its community. We are proud to support the following events and opportunities:
The First Hawaiian International Auto Show HADA's State Teacher of the Year Car Program HADA Convention HADA Tech Training Scholarships Working with the community on energy conservation Working with government officials on traffic reduction
