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 in the automotive industry and his dedication to community service, TIME reported. 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.
The announcement of the TIME Dealer of the Year award was one of several significant developments highlighted by multiple news sources. These sources also noted 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 are rising about the environmental impact of the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, with projections of significant snowpack and glacial ice loss, according to multiple TIME sources.
In sports, the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics are generating excitement. Lindsey Vonn is eyeing a comeback, and snowboarding sensation Chloe Kim is battling back from a shoulder injury, according to NPR News. All eyes are also on the U.S. men's hockey team as they chase gold, hoping to recapture the glory of the "Miracle on Ice," NPR News reported.
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