CDK Resource Center
VADA has created a CDK incident Resource Center for dealers with the latest information and tools.
Technologies, Techs, Tariffs: The VADA ’24 Expert Panel
This month in South Carolina, we brought our convention attendees four of retail automotive’s leading minds — and now we bring them to the masses.
CDK Cyber Incident Serves as a Reminder to Dealers to Protect Data and Systems
This message was sent from NADA to all members on June 20, 2024 CDK Global has shut down all systems because it experienced a “cyber incident.” Tell me more: Beginning on Wednesday, June 19, CDK
Reminder: Franchise Items That You Can Control
While you cannot control some matters, like the standard terms of your dealer sales and service agreement, there are some issues to which you can give attention protect your rights with your franchisor.
Reminder: Corporate Compliance with the Corporate Transparency Act
Dealers may find that they are exempt from this law, but exemption status can change and so dealers should be ready to comply.
FTC Moves the Goalpost Again on Implementation of Forthcoming CARS Rule
When the Rule first was promulgated, the effective date was July 30, 2024. However, the FTC has since stayed that effective date after the National Auto Dealers Association and the Texas Auto Dealers Association filed a Petition for Review of the Review and a Motion to Stay the Rule.
Tynan talks manufacturers and franchise system
Bloomberg Intelligence’s Kevin Tynan continued his multi-year streak at VADA ’24, giving dealers insight on the things on manufacturers’ minds.
Zurich Report: The Emerging Risks Inherent with Storing and Handling EV Batteries
VADA partner ACV Auctions has recently issued an eye-opening trend report that highlights challenges dealers may face in the months ahead and provides solutions.
COX EXEC: SMART DEALERS CAN COUNTER INDUSTRY PARTY CRASHERS
A Cox Executive highlights the possible “party crashers” coming to dealers nationwide. But smart dealers can keep the party going.
‘You represent freedom’
Virginia’s Attorney General spoke to auto dealers at the 2024 Annual Convention, covering his decision to end Virginia’s EV mandate and insight on the challenges facing America’s electrical grid.
Tim Pohanka: EVs Are The Future, But Much Work Lies Ahead
June 6, 2024 On Wednesday, June 5th, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Attorney General Jason Miyares made a joint announcement at Loyalty Toyota in Chester that the Commonwealth will no longer follow California’s car emissions
Sun and Sand at VADA ’24
To all of my dealer peers and partners statewide and beyond: Thank you for making the trip to Isle of Palms for the VADA 2024 Annual Family Convention. This event for me is a time
Welcome to VADA ’24
I welcome our members and supporters of Virginia’s franchised automotive dealer community to Isle of Palms for our 2024 Annual Convention. Challenges. Change. Transparency. All three serve as the backdrop this year. As our industry
Statement: California standards and EVs in Virginia
Our insight on the Virginia Governor and AG’s decision to pull out of California’s zero-emissions vehicle mandates.
2024 Legal and Legislative Update
The VADA legal and legislative team delivered an insightful 2024 update addressing topics ranging from the CARS Rule to navigating franchise and personnel practices.
ACV Trend Report: Top 5 Challenges for Dealers in the Back Half of 2024 and How to Solve for Them
VADA partner ACV Auctions has recently issued an eye-opening trend report that highlights challenges dealers may face in the months ahead and provides solutions.
In South Carolina, a place for personal and professional development
Challenges. Opportunities. Gratitude. All three are in play at our 2024 Annual Convention next month, back on the beach in South Carolina.
The Safeguards Rule Updated Again
The FTC amended the Safeguards Rule that affects dealerships. This amendment goes into effect on May 13, 2024.
FTC’s Ban on Noncompetes
The Federal government was very busy in the last month issuing a flurry of laws that affect dealerships and dealership personnel.
