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.
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.
Don Hall: To achieve EV adoption, D.C. must do more
Dealers are putting billions into EVs. But the federal government must create an environment where EVs can thrive. We’re not there yet.
Swift success comes with strategy — and playing hard until we win
A Message from VADA President and CEO Don Hall January 2023 Speaking in the House of Delegates last week, Del. Bill Wiley of Winchester paused to recognize two longtime Virginia
In Virginia, dealers again prove they lead the way
A Message from VADA President and CEO Don Hall February 2023 It came as a pleasant surprise when the headline from the Richmond Times-Dispatch landed in our inboxes and phone
On warranty and recall pay, Virginia dealers have protections
A Message from VADA President and CEO Don Hall March 2023 I talk a lot in this column about VADA advocacy on bills that are visible to the industry and public
Why Virginia will lead from the front to protect the franchise system
A Message from VADA President and CEO Don Hall October 2022 A large Virginia dealer, whom I respect very much, recently told me that if his manufacturer shifted to an
A Year-End Drive, A Short Break, And a Big ’23 Ahead
A Message from VADA President and CEO Don Hall December 2022 As we reach the holidays, as I have encouraged staff, my hope is that you will all take time
Giving Thanks — and Giving Back
A Message from VADA President and CEO Don Hall November 2022 As we pause for the Thanksgiving holiday, I like to remind our dealer community to stop and reflect on
A Message from Don Hall
Looking back — and mostly forward Winning every day for VA’s dealer body May 2021 In the car and truck business, dealers live month to month. But at VADA, part
A Message from Don Hall
A tribute to Senator John Warner, an advocate for dealers And a warm welcome to our in-person convention June 2021 Many years ago, we hosted a meet-and-greet luncheon on Capitol