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The 4th has passed and we hope you had a RADD celebration. We certainly did. Now it’s time to settle back in and start picking up the pieces (or paperwork backlog) left from a very eventful past few weeks…

CDK is back up for just about all dealers, but now the real trouble begins. Parts and Service departments are dealing with HUGE backlogs of paperwork. Many personnel are taking to Reddit to voice their frustrations like the post above.

Could this all have been caused by clicking an unfamiliar link in an email?

There are speculations as to how exactly something like this was allowed to happen. Some blame outdated software other blame poor information security.

Interestingly enough, CDK Global’s (CDK) stock price has remained almost completely unchanged over the last month despite the events.

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A Day with Vehicles for Change

This Tuesday RADD had the privilege to join Vehicles for change at Heritage Toyota as they awarded 10 cars to families lacking reliable transportation. The event was fun and enriching, and we are so glad we were able to be apart of it.

VFC is truly making a difference and providing those in need with reliable transportation so they can maintain steady employment. Providing these vehicles not only changes their lives, but it creates a more productive community where everyone has an equal opportunity for success.

You can watch the WMAR-2 News coverage by clicking below.

It’s a wild world out there. Indulge yourself with some friendly reminders of just how wild it can be

— Police bust massive Lego theft ring at Brick Builders in Eugene, OR

— Dealership Sued For Taking Back Man’s New Car Two Weeks Later After Already Selling His Trade-In

— Man dies of 'massive head trauma' after lighting firework off Uncle Sam top hat on July 4th

— Video: Florida man breaks into home, drinks alcohol, eats chips as frightened family escapes over fence

And just watch this… two planes nearly crash over NY airport

As always, we never miss an opportunity to recognize dealerships committing their time and energy to their community.

If your dealership or employees are out there serving the community, let us know! We want to give all good deeds a platform to shine and be appreciated

@keenedodgechryslerjeepram via Instagram

Our Charity of the Month for July is @freshstartmd.ig Fresh Start Furnishings is a Harford County based nonprofit providing furniture and home goods at no cost to those in need.  Since 2016, we have furnished over 1,450 homes, providing a sense of dignity and stability to individuals and families facing financial hardship.  We are always accepting donations of furniture, mattresses, and housewares to pass along freely to those we serve.  We have many inspiring and fulfilling volunteer opportunities to help us increase our impact and expand our services.  If you would like to learn more about how you can support the mission of transforming empty houses into homes with Fresh Start Furnishings, visit FreshStartMD.org

Our partner, @humanerescue is bringing adoptable, furry bundles of joy to our Fitzgerald Hyundai Rockville showroom this Saturday, July 13th from 10am to 1pm. 🐾 Stop by to find your fur-ever friend! We apologize for any confusion we have caused at our last minute changes. The event is still at the original location on Rockville Pike.

Making a difference in our community and the world around us is the best feeling!💙

Subaru’s #SharetheLoveEvent is a great opportunity to give back and support those in need. We have helped raise more than $2.9 million through this partnership. Knowing that we make kids' and families' days brighter is truly incredible!

Together, we can continue to make a positive impact! 🫶
#SubaruLovestoCare

The Key Bridge — What Now?

With the Dali removed and the wreckage mostly cleared, we are now faced with the ominous question; Who’s going to pay to rebuild this bridge? Well, Maryland officials certainly have their answer - The Federal Government. Congress does not seem to be on the same page, however.

Yesterday MD officials urged Congress to pass a bill pledging to cover ALL costs of rebuilding Baltimore’s Key Bridge. This was met with some pushback as the standard procedure is to cover only 80-90% of emergency costs for each state. However, taking into consideration the scale of the tragedy and President Biden’s statement, claiming “the federal government will cover the cost of rebuilding this entire bridge — all of it.”, It looks like we have a fighting chance.

The next question is WHO is going to rebuild it. Interestingly enough, that answer is left up to you. You can actually submit your ideas and apply to take on the daunting task right on procurement.maryland.gov. Think you’ve got the chops?