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 community service, according to TIME.
Wright was selected for his leadership in the automotive industry and his dedication to community service. He has cultivated a culture focused on people and community impact, and has been recognized by Automotive News as a Best Dealerships to Work For 12 times, according to Source 1.
The announcement of Wright's award was one of several significant events in early 2026. Other notable developments included the launch of NEXUS, a large tabular model by AI firm Fundamental, designed to improve business outcome forecasting with substantial funding, according to multiple sources. European EV sales also saw a significant increase, with Volkswagen leading the market, surpassing Tesla, according to multiple sources.
However, concerns were also raised about the environmental impact of the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. A report, drawing from multiple environmental organizations, projected substantial snowpack and glacial ice loss, potentially worsened by sponsor emissions, according to multiple sources. The games will proceed without Russia due to the nation's invasion of Ukraine, according to Source 3.
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