National Automobile Dealers Association NADA: Represents all franchised new-car dealers — domestic and import — before Congress, federal agencies, the media and the general public; Provides education and guidance on regulatory matters; Represents dealers' interests with automobile and truck manufacturers; Develops research data on the retail automobile industry; Offers extensive training programs to improve dealership business operations, sales and service practices; and Operates a foundation that distributes dealer-donated funds to worthy charitable causes.