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
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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
A great customer experience begins with the people who serve them
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
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
2025 Legal and Legislative Update
The VADA legal and legislative team delivered an insightful 2024 update addressing topics ranging from the CARS Rule to navigating franchise and personnel practices.
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