Wright Named TIME Dealer of the Year, Stafford Wins MVP in 2026
LAS VEGAS, NV – The 2026 news cycle is already proving to be eventful, with major announcements spanning the automotive industry, professional sports, and politics. 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 on February 5th, according to Time. Meanwhile, Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, 37, was awarded the 2025 NFL MVP, drawing from multiple news sources, after a record-breaking season, reported CBS News.
Wright's recognition marks the 57th year of the TIME Dealer of the Year award, considered one of the automotive industry's highest honors. He was selected for his leadership and dedication to community service, according to Time. His dealership has been recognized by Automotive News as a Best Dealership to Work For 12 times, highlighting his focus on people and community impact.
Stafford's MVP award, his first, came after leading the league in passing yards and touchdowns. CBS News reported that he also set an NFL record for consecutive touchdowns without an interception, strengthening his case for the Hall of Fame. He narrowly edged out Drake Maye and other contenders for the coveted title.
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina are also underway, but face sustainability concerns due to climate change and the reliance on artificial snow, according to multiple news sources reported by Time. Among the athletes competing is Isabeau Levito, the youngest member of the U.S. Olympic figure skating team. Time reported that Levito's participation fulfills a lifelong dream she expressed as a toddler. "I skate every day so then I can go to the Olympics," she said in a video from her childhood. "So much I want to go to the Olympics. I can be the winner ever and the whole entire day! And I need to do it so much!" The games hold special significance for Levito, as her mother is from Milan, making it a homecoming of sorts. "No one has to go to a hotel, no one has to travel," Levito said. "The only person who needs to make plans is my mom."
In other news, the special Democratic primary in New Jersey between former Congressman Tom Malinowski and Analilia Mejia, a former political director for Bernie Sanders, remains too close to call, according to multiple news sources reported by NPR News. Mail-in ballots are still being processed, with the possibility of more arriving later in the week. 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.
These events are among many being tracked by the AI model NEXUS, which is also monitoring a surge in European EV sales and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's plan to boost the electric vehicle industry, according to multiple news sources reported by Time.
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