A tale as old as time – the internet is once again both a blessing and a curse. October 22, 2024 By Barrie Charapp Beaty Charapp & Weiss, LLP bbeaty@cwattorneys.com
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Barrie: FTC Enforcement Ramp-Up Continues To Affect Dealers
Dealers should continue to use caution as the FTC continues to step up enforcement actions in the industry. October 22, 2024 By Barrie Charapp Beaty Charapp & Weiss, LLP bbeaty@cwattorneys.com
VADA Chair Banister on Industry Challenges, Leadership, and Vision for the Future
Our interview with VADA’s ’24-’25 chair Dan Banister, a prominent dealer leader out of Hampton Roads.
Roger Keller: A Steady Hand, Relentless Work Ethic, and a Commitment to Communities
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.
Leadership in Action: What Leading from the Front Means for Managing Today’s Workforce
In today’s business climate, leading by example is more important than ever. Strong leadership inspires teams, setting the tone for success and resilience.
Selling Cars, Trucks, and Optimism no matter what
Tariff uncertainty presents challenges, but I see us adapting with characteristic resilience. We’re guiding customers and will navigate these unpredictable times, just as we always have.
What was once fun and games is bottom-line gains: The growing role of AI in dealerships
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.
Tariffs or otherwise, we’ve been down this road before
Proposed 25% auto tariffs threaten to significantly increase vehicle prices, creating challenges for dealers and consumers alike. Despite the uncertainty, the industry is preparing, drawing on a long history of resilience to navigate economic shifts.
When You Stop Learning, You Stop Leading
‘When you stop learning, you stop leading.’ That’s a truth I reaffirmed at a recent industry gathering, where I was reminded that continuous growth is essential, no matter where you are in your career. I challenge you to seek opportunities to learn from diverse perspectives and push beyond your comfort zone, because staying stagnant is a recipe for irrelevance.
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.