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VADA Law Book AI – TEST

March 3, 2026

2026 Capitol Briefs: Week 7

March 2, 2026

Another great Dealer Day, final negotiations, and budget talks in the final weeks of the 2026 General Assembly.

VADA Announces Partnership with Brown & Brown Dealer Services

March 2, 2026

Our new partnership with Brown & Brown Dealer Services has named the company the preferred provider of finance and insurance (F&I) products for VADA members.

Barrie: IEEPA Tariffs Struck Down by SCOTUS: What Auto Dealers Need to Know

February 23, 2026

Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize the President to impose tariffs.

2026 Capitol Briefs: Week 6

February 23, 2026

With Crossover behind us, our priorities remain focused on business-friendly legislation that promotes fair and balanced policy decisions for Virginia’s dealer industry.

VADA Live S2:E4 – The Capitol Vibe Check: Talking Crossover 2026 with Anne Gambardella & Mimi Perka

February 20, 2026

We’re at the halfway point of the Virginia General Assembly session, and the VADA legal team is breaking down exactly what the “Crossover” deadline means for your dealership.

Barrie: Refresh Your Memory – How much do you know?

February 19, 2026

For years we have emphasized the importance of a company policy for supplier contracts. There are many suppliers of many goods and services.

Dealers Shifting Gears for Good: February

February 19, 2026

Virginia’s auto dealers are not just selling cars this February, they are sharing heart.  From supporting lifesaving research to inspiring future innovators and honoring everyday heroes, dealerships across the Commonwealth

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China, competition, and the long game

February 18, 2026

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.