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, according to Time. The award, now in its 57th year, recognizes industry accomplishments and community service. Wright was selected for his leadership and dedication, having fostered a culture focused on people and community impact.
The announcement was made amidst a flurry of other significant developments, as highlighted by multiple news sources. These included the launch of the AI model NEXUS for business forecasting and a surge in European EV sales led by Volkswagen, according to Time. Simultaneously, concerns were rising about the environmental impact of the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, with projections of significant snowpack and glacial ice loss, as reported by Time.
The 2026 Winter Olympics are also generating significant buzz, with Lindsey Vonn eyeing an epic comeback and snowboarding sensation Chloe Kim battling back from a shoulder injury, according to NPR News. The U.S. men's hockey team is also hoping to recapture the glory of the "Miracle on Ice," chasing gold.
In other tech news, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman faced criticism for his online response to Anthropic's Super Bowl ad campaign, which satirized ChatGPT's upcoming commercials, according to BBC Technology. Altman's post, accusing Anthropic of being "dishonest" and "deceptive," was widely ridiculed on social media. The spat highlights the competitive landscape of the AI chatbot market and differing approaches to monetization and advertising.
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