Everything You Need to Know to Be a Successful and Competitive Automotive Dealer in Virginia.
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Barrie: From the Horse’s Mouth
Dealers learned from the horse’s mouth that advertising, as they had known it, has officially changed.
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Dealers Shifting Gears for Good: April
Virginia’s auto dealers aren’t just selling cars, they’re springing into action for the Commonwealth. As April brings fresh momentum across Virginia, dealerships continue investing in schools, families, and community organizations
“Don’t leave dollars on the table.” Jim Roche Previews What Dealers Need to Know for VADA ’26.
The CEO of WarrCloud joins VADA Live and shares how AI is revolutionizing warranty claims and why dealerss are leaving legitimate OEM $$$ on the table.
VADA Live S2:E10 | “Data is King”
With AI rewriting the rules of automotive marketing, how do dealers stay ahead of the curve and outrank their own OEMs?
Don Hall on FTC Enforcement
If you choose to ignore the FTC’s warning, you face significant risk to every aspect of your dealership, your finances — even your mental health. If you believe “NADA will handle it,” we would ask you: “What do you expect them to handle, exactly?” An important message from Don Hall.
VADA Live S2:E8 | “Cheap Cars Aren’t Coming Back”
The Presidio Group Kevin Tynan lays out the data-driven framework he’ll be unpacking on the main stage at VADA’26
VADA Live S2:E7 | “It’s not just the purchase today.”
Robert Hunter, President of Automotive F&I with Brown and Brown Dealer Services, dives into the strategies needed to protect front-end gross and properly serve today’s budget-conscious consumer.
FTC Enforcement: What an investigation looks like
In case you don’t think FTC compliance is a big deal, consider what an investigation will do to your store, your operations, and your reputation if you ignore their warning.