A Message from VADA President and CEO Don Hall April 2023 I always smirk whenever a recent automobile buyer is asked: “Did you get a great deal?” To which I
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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
Immediate Attention: EV Tax Credits
What are the new tax credits for EVs? VADA’s Anne Gambardella breaks it down. August 2022 This week, President Joe Biden signed the “Inflation Reduction Act,” a $750 billion tax-and-spend
Dealer-Specific Overtime Wage Act Exemption Added to Budget Bill
Fair Labor Standards Act exemption for dealership employees included in Virginia budget amendment August 5, 2021 Relief from new state overtime regulations is on the way for automobile dealers thanks
Va. updates COVID-19 regulations
June 4, 2021 State changes some measures enacted to curb virus With the end of mitigation efforts required by the Executive Orders from the Governor and new CDC guidance relaxing
Mask Update: May 15
May 15, 2021 Masks No Longer Required for Vaccinated Dealership Employees Great news: All vaccinated employees (both sales and service) at Virginia dealerships are no longer required to wear face
Meet Jay Jones, VA’s Democratic AG Candidate
Note: For our interview with Republican candidate Jason Miyares, click here. ‘Stepping up to meet the moment’ When we sat down to talk with Jay Jones about why the 32-year-old