{"id":76564,"date":"2026-02-04T19:33:42","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T22:33:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotive.einnews.com\/article\/889444984"},"modified":"2026-02-04T19:33:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T22:33:42","slug":"nada-ceo-mike-stanton-ramps-up-fight-against-chinese-automakers-direct-sales","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/2026\/02\/04\/nada-ceo-mike-stanton-ramps-up-fight-against-chinese-automakers-direct-sales\/","title":{"rendered":"NADA CEO Mike Stanton ramps up fight against Chinese automakers, direct sales"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post-subtitle\">\n<p><i><span>CEO Mike Stanton says most dealers support government policies keeping Chinese OEMs out while prioritizing legal battles over franchise protections.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!--div class=\"category-btn\"&gt; &lt;\/div--> <\/p>\n<div class=\"auth-share\">\n<h6 class=\"post-meta\"> <a 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https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/d9s1543upwp3n.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mike-Stanton-YouTube-scaled.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/d9s1543upwp3n.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mike-Stanton-YouTube-scaled.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/d9s1543upwp3n.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mike-Stanton-YouTube-scaled.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Mike Stanton, CEO and NADA, Chinese\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/d9s1543upwp3n.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Mike-Stanton-YouTube-scaled.jpg?ssl=1\"> <\/div>\n<div class=\"post_content_text\">\n<p><b><i>On the Dash:<\/i><\/b> <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>NADA leadership says most dealers support government policies blocking Chinese automakers from U.S. sales channels.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Direct-to-consumer sales battles are NADA\u2019s top policy and legal priority in 2026.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Dealer-backed lawsuits remain the primary tool for enforcing state franchise protections.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<p><span>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nada.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Automobile Dealers Association<\/a> (NADA) is outlining <\/span><span>its approach to support government policies that prevent Chinese automakers from entering the U.S. market and reinforcing its opposition to direct-to-consumer vehicle sales. CEO Mike Stanton announced these strategies on February 3 during the Haig Partners Maximizing Value Conference, with further remarks at the AutoTeam America Dealer\/CEO\/CFO Forum &amp; Buy-Sell Summit, as reported by Automotive News.&nbsp;<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span>Stanton revealed that approximately 95% of NADA\u2019s 65-member dealer board supports backing the Trump administration\u2019s initiatives to keep Chinese OEMs from selling vehicles in the United States. Although NADA is not blocking individual dealers from accepting Chinese franchises, the association remains committed to advocating for government policies that would prevent these brands from engaging in direct sales in the U.S. market.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbtnews.com\/newsletter-signup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Sign up for CBT News\u2019 daily newsletter and get the latest industry stories delivered straight to your inbox<\/b><\/a><b>.&nbsp;<\/b> <\/p>\n<p><span>The context surrounding the potential entry of Chinese automakers into the U.S. market continues to draw close attention, particularly as President Donald Trump has suggested that these companies could produce vehicles domestically. At the same time, analysts predict broader market entry is only a matter of time. Against that backdrop, NADA has maintained that its focus remains firmly on protecting American dealerships from unfair competition.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span>One of NADA\u2019s primary objectives for 2026 is opposing direct-to-consumer sales, which Stanton deemed a top priority for the year. He pointed to ongoing disputes involving companies like Scout Motors, Tesla, Rivian, and Lucid as significant challenges to traditional dealership models.&nbsp;<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span>Currently, NADA is supporting dealer-led lawsuits in Florida, California, and Colorado aimed at enforcing franchise laws. These legal actions cover a range of issues, including those related to Scout Motors, Honda-Sony Mobility\u2019s Afeela EV project, and various licensing approvals that dealer groups have contested.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span>Stanton highlighted that NADA\u2019s robust legal defense fund and strong financial position empower the group to vigorously defend the franchise model. He emphasized that automakers pursuing direct sales often underestimate the operational and consumer value that dealerships provide.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span>As the automotive landscape evolves, NADA\u2019s commitment to preserving the traditional dealership framework remains unwavering, ensuring dealers are well-positioned to navigate the challenges ahead.<\/span> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blockads.fivefilters.org\"> <\/a><\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/blockads.fivefilters.org\/acceptable.html\"> <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8230; <span class=\"match\">Automobile<\/span> Dealers Association (NADA) is intensifying its efforts to prevent Chinese <span class=\"match\">automakers<\/span> &#8230; Sell Summit, as reported by <span class=\"match\">Automotive<\/span> News.\u00c2\u00a0 Stanton revealed that approximately &#8230; that dealerships provide. 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