Don Hall’s Monthly Columns

Here, find a collection of VADA President and CEO Don Hall’s timely and relevant analysis on the auto industry in Virginia.

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

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Keeping the momentum going

A Message from VADA President and CEO Don Hall March 2024 As the Virginia General Assembly session closes, I always pause to look at the strides we made this year,

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Capitol Briefs 2024, Week 1

The Virginia General Assembly gaveled in this week, raising the first Black person to the role of House Speaker. Here’s a look at the early bills we’re monitoring.

Hall heeds call to go West, young man

If you haven’t spent much time in Southwest Virginia, you’re missing out — and overlooking a magnificent and important part of the Commonwealth.

Amid uncertainty, dealers find a way

What is unique about the auto industry is that regardless of what the bank rate is, or what the credit environment looks like, or what consumer sentiment surveys say, dealers always find a way to sell a car at a fair price.