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Dealers Shifting Gears for Good: July

July 16, 2025

Virginia’s auto dealers aren’t just selling cars; they’re investing in the Commonwealth. Every month, we’re highlighting the positive impact auto dealers are making in their communities. From charitable giving to

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What was once fun and games is bottom-line gains: The growing role of AI in dealerships

July 11, 2025

Initially a curiosity, AI’s impact on automotive retail is now undeniable. From AI-powered customer chatbots providing 24/7 service to DealCheck AI automating compliance, this technology is boosting efficiency and empowering dealership teams.

Roger Keller: A Steady Hand, Relentless Work Ethic, and a Commitment to Communities

July 8, 2025

Meet Roger Keller, VADA’s 2025-26 chairman and a true industry veteran. Discover how his decades of experience and commitment to his community have shaped him into a unique leader in the automotive world.

Barrie: A 2025 Compliance Quiz

June 23, 2025

Test your dealership’s compliance knowledge with this quiz covering sales, advertising, employment, and general operations.

Dealers Shifting Gears for Good: June

June 19, 2025

Virginia’s auto dealers aren’t just selling cars; they’re investing in the Commonwealth. Every month, we’re highlighting the positive impact auto dealers are making in their communities. From charitable giving to

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Greenfield outlines future of automotive retail

June 18, 2025

In his third straight appearance at a VADA Annual Convention, industry watcher and investor Steve Greenfield laid out his vision – backed up by facts – on the future of the industry.

VADA Live: 5 Minutes with VADA ’25 Convention Speaker Kevin Eastman

June 17, 2025

How do you build a championship-level culture? Learn from former NBA champion coach Kevin Eastman as he translates elite sports principles into winning strategies for your leadership and sales teams.

VADA Live: Sit Down with H. Carter Myers III @ VADA’25

June 13, 2025

What does 101 years in business bring to the table? CMA Auto’s H. Carter Myers III sits down with VADA’s Jeff Kelley to discuss some of the things he’s seen during his time in the industry.

Get the 2025 Mid-Year Legal & Legislative Update

June 4, 2025

Join VADA’s Anne Gambardella, Mimi Perka, and outside counsel Barrie Charapp Beaty for a Mid-Year Legal & Legislative Update on all things related to new state and federal rules and regs.