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 magazine. 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 was recognized by Automotive News as a Best Dealerships to Work For 12 times.
Meanwhile, the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy are underway, but face sustainability concerns due to climate change and the need for artificial snow, according to Time. The games are a homecoming for figure skater Isabeau Levito, whose mother is from Milan. Levito, who started skating at age 3, is quoted as saying, "I skate every day so then I can go to the Olympics."
In other news, the special Democratic primary in New Jersey between former Congressman Tom Malinowski and Analilia Mejia is too close to call, with mail-in ballots still being processed, according to NPR News. The winner will face Republican Randolph Mayor Joe Hathaway in the April 16th election to fill the House seat vacated after Mikie Sherill was elected governor.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 was announced, with Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly, Adam Vinatieri, Drew Brees, and Roger Craig being named, according to Fox News. Craig's induction, after being the first to achieve 1,000 rushing and receiving yards in a season, and Vinatieri's status as the sole Patriots dynasty member in the class, have sparked discussion within the NFL community, Fox News reported. Notable figures like Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft were surprisingly excluded.
Additional events highlighted by multiple news sources include the launch of the AI model NEXUS, a surge in European EV sales, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's plan to boost the electric vehicle industry, according to Time. Matthew Stafford was named the 2025 NFL MVP, Time also reported.
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