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
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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.
A word on Virginia’s auto dealer processing fees
As CEO of VADA, I’m often asked about processing fees. Here’s a look at why these fees are essential for transparency, protecting consumer data, and maintaining a competitive free market.
Standing up for our franchise system in 2026
January in Richmond is always a blend of tradition, new beginnings, and hard work.
List the total price — or pay the price
The end of the General Assembly, the start of FTC enforcement, and more happenings at VADA this spring.
China, competition, and the long game
China is the world’s second largest economy, and is hellbent on becoming No. 1. We can compete and win — but only if we do it the American way.