David Wright, president of Dave Wright Nissan Subaru in Hiawatha, Iowa, was named the 2026 TIME Dealer of the Year at the 109th National Automotive Dealers Association (NADA) Show in Las Vegas on February 5, 2026. The award, now in its 57th year, recognizes industry accomplishments and dedication to community service.
Wright was selected for his leadership in the automotive industry and commitment to his community. He has cultivated a culture focused on people and community impact, earning recognition from Automotive News as one of the Best Dealerships to Work For 12 times, according to Time.
In other news, the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics are projected to cause significant environmental damage. A report synthesizing data from the New Weather Institute, Scientists for Global Responsibility, and Champions for Earth estimates substantial snowpack and glacial ice loss due to the event. Wired reported that emissions from sponsors such as Eni, Stellantis, and ITA Airways could increase the event's carbon footprint by 40%, due to increased sales of high-carbon goods and services. This additional impact is projected to result in a further loss of 3.2 square kilometers of snowpack and over 20 million metric tons of glacial ice, exacerbating the Games' environmental consequences.
Meanwhile, the AI sector continues to make strides. Fundamental, an AI firm, launched NEXUS, a Large Tabular Model designed to improve business outcome forecasting. The project is backed by $255 million in funding, according to Time. NEXUS aims to better understand structured data, potentially revolutionizing financial analysis.
European electric vehicle sales also saw significant growth. Time reported a 29% increase in sales, with Volkswagen surpassing Tesla as the leading EV seller in the European market.
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