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Capitol Briefs 2024, Week 2
Here’s the latest from the frontlines of the Virginia General Assembly.
Twenty-Four for ’24
Dealers have always persevered to overcome adversity, and 2024 will not be any different. Here are twenty-four issues to which you should give attention in 24.
Capitol Briefs 2024, Week 1
The Virginia General Assembly gaveled in this week, raising the first Black person to the role of House Speaker. Here’s a look at the early bills we’re monitoring.
Time to Evaluate Corporate Compliance with the Corporate Transparency Act
Starting January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) will go into effect.
The FTC has Issued a Consent Order on Every Dealer
On Tuesday, December 12, 2023, much to the disappointment of those in the automotive industry, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued what it calls the Combating Auto Retail Scams Trade Regulation Rule, but most dealers know it to be the “Vehicle Shopping Rule”.
A look at where we’ll be in 2024
VADA’s president and CEO offers a preview of the issues we’re monitoring for the coming year.
Report: Virginia dealers contribute $1.77 billion to state tax base
A new study highlights the impact of the Commonwealth’s retail automotive industry.
Issue Monitor: Amazon and Hyundai’s sales and data partnership
An initial look and analysis of the Hyundai-Amazon partnership, and what it means for dealers.
We’re Sounding the Alarm on Add-ons… Again
If dealers are not taking the warnings about add-ons seriously, the FTC’s settlement with a Wisconsin dealer should give them pause.