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Virginia auto dealers partner with FreeWire for EV charging

August 22, 2023

VADA announces a new partnership to bring ultrafast, battery-integrated EV charging stations to Virginia’s auto dealers while minimizing impact to the electrical grid.

OSHA Actively Monitoring for Heat Stress

August 16, 2023

As OSHA has intensified its focus on heat stress prevention at dealerships, VADA partner ComplyAuto Safety can be your ally in achieving compliance and safeguarding your workforce against scrutiny.

Hall heeds call to go West, young man

August 14, 2023

If you haven’t spent much time in Southwest Virginia, you’re missing out — and overlooking a magnificent and important part of the Commonwealth.

FCC Updates TCPA Rules For Residential Landlines

July 30, 2023

July 31, 2023 By Barrie Charapp Beaty Over the years, we have written various articles about the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and which of the TCPA rules affect dealers. This

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FTC Focuses On Advertising….Again

July 30, 2023

July 31, 2023 By Barrie Charapp Beaty We have been writing for months about the FTC’s focus on advertising. We write again about advertising because the FTC just updated “Guides

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Consent-by-Registration — What Does it Mean for Your Business

July 30, 2023

July 31, 2023 By Barrie Charapp Beaty Regardless of which state your company is formed, it may be, and is often the case, that it is also registered to do business in

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INTERVIEW: DMV COMMISSIONER GERALD LACKEY

July 20, 2023

Fresh off his first 100 days in the role, new Virginia DMV Commissioner Gerald Lackey, Ph.D. sits down with VADA for a wide-ranging interview. Meet him in our High Octane podcast.

Investing in your team

July 17, 2023

A winning strategy for your people and your dealership VADA Partner content provided by Zurich, N.A. For more on their F&I programs, contact Cindy Conley Ratkovich. July 2023 Investing in

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A man all-in for the great american auto dealer

July 13, 2023

A Special Message from VADA President and CEO Don Hall July 2023 A few weeks ago, my friend Mike Charapp called me and stated quite directly: “Don, I’m going to

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