DRIVING VIRGINIA SINCE 1943
We empower the business of the Commonwealth's franchised new car and truck dealers.
FEATURED NEWS
FEATURE NEWS
VADA LIVE: Party Crashers: The Future of Automotive Dealerships with Cox Automotive’s Brian Finkelmeyer
In this episode of VADA LIVE, host Dan Carrigan sits down with Brian Finkelmeyer, Senior Director of Enterprise Insights and Advisory at Cox Automotive, to unpack the latest trends shaping the automotive retail landscape.
NEWS
Community Colleges: the key to automotive’s workforce challenges
VADA’s Don Hall joined officials from Virginia’s community college system on a bus tour of community colleges in Tennessee. Here’s what they saw.
Loyalty’s Perno Named Time Dealer of the Year for Virginia 2025
Dave is one of a select group of 49 dealer nominees from across the country who will be honored at the NADA Show in January.
Dealers Step Up to Help Helene Impacted Regions
Virginia dealers are leading from the front when it comes to helping neighbors in need who were impacted by Hurricane Helene.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Rolling Virginia’s Economy Forward with
a $2.5 Billion Industry.
Automobiles are a big business in Virginia. More than 400 new vehicle dealerships offer high-quality jobs, create new tax revenue, and support the communities we serve.
61,000 Jobs
$2.3 Billion Payroll
$1.2 Billion Annual state sales tax
Our Valued Partners
VADA’s official Partner Programs provide products and services at members-only competitive pricing. Partners also help us maintain low dues and offer exceptional training and education opportunities. When you buy from a partner, it’s like buying from yourself!
A Model For State And National Dealer Advocacy.
Without question, VADA is one of the most influential and successful political advocacy groups in Virginia. Our Political Action Committee backs pro-dealer and pro-business candidates to reinforce our message with legislators and demonstrate our industry's value.
VADA Education Foundation
The VADA Charitable Education Foundation supports education, safety, and research focused on motor vehicles in Virginia. In addition, we fund academic and trade scholarships for Virginians with an interest in pursuing automotive careers, such as motor vehicle technicians or dealership leadership roles.
The Franchise System: The Foundation of Automotive Retail.
New to the retail automotive franchise system? Meet some of the faces of Virginia’s dealer body who outline why the franchise system ensures consumers are protected and get the best experience possible. Need more info? Visit our Franchise System 101 page, and hear directly from our dealers in our video.