The National Automobile Dealers Association, founded in 1917, represents nearly 16,000 new-car and -truck dealers, both domestic and international. NADA, founded in 1917, represents more than 16,000 light-vehicle and commercial-truck dealerships wi Represents and lobbies on behalf of franchised car and truck dealers before the US Congress and executive branch on legislative and regulatory matters. Also represents dealers in certain interactions with car and truck manufacturers. NADA provides education to its members on important legal, legislative and regulatory issues impacting their business. NADA provides various education and training services to its members to help them improve their sales, service and operational skills.