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VADA Live S1:E48 – Why Culture (and Your Service Dept) Will Define 2026 with VADA’s Don Hall
[embedhttps://youtu.be/IebZl3h70mY[/embed] In this conclusion to our special end-of-year series, VADA President and CEO Don Hall shifts the focus from external threats to the internal dynamics that will define dealership success
VADA Live S1:E47 – The Franchise, Fixed Ops and the Future with Don Hall
Don delivers a message to dealers who think they can coast through 2026: “Manufacturers have made it clear… they would love to be able to take off certain vehicles and sell them direct. We need to care and we need to get engaged. This is a big deal. It’s not going to go away.”
Barrie: What exactly are you entering into?
For years we have emphasized the importance of a company policy for supplier contracts. There are many suppliers of many goods and services.
Barrie: Your Franchisor is also a Supplier
Some dealers may not view their franchisors as suppliers, but they are if programs are offered, not mandated.
Get the 2026 Legal & Legislative Update
Join VADA’s Anne Gambardella, Mimi Perka, and outside counsel Barrie Charapp Beaty for a preview of 2026 on all things related to new state and federal rules and regs.
VADA Live S1:E45 – Party Crashers II: The Road Ahead with Cox Automotive’s Brian Finkelmeyer
The “Party Crashers” have returned, and the stakes are higher than ever. From the normalization of new car inventory to the “bottom valley” of used car acquisitions and the sunsetting of EV incentives, this episode provides the roadmap dealers need for 2026.
Dealers Shifting Gears for Good: December
Virginia’s auto dealers aren’t just selling cars; they’re investing in the Commonwealth. As the holiday season fills communities with lights and celebration, our dealers are stepping up to ensure families,
A year of results and future-readiness for Virginia’s auto dealers
A look back at a string of successes and support for the franchise system in 2025.
VADA Live S1:E44 – Legacy, Integrity, and Leadership with Marlow Automotive’s Emily Marlow Beck
Join Dan Carrigan as he speaks with Emily Marlow Beck, President of Marlow Motor Company and Virginia’s 2026 Time Dealer of the Year, for a candid and insightful conversation about leadership and the future of the family-run dealership.