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Barrie: What the Election Results Mean for Dealerships
November 20, 2024 By Barrie Charapp BeatyCharapp & Weiss, LLPbbeaty@cwattorneys.com The election of Donald Trump to the presidency of the United States portends significant changes affecting all segments of the
VADA Live S1:E2 – 2025 Legal and Legislative Preview with Anne Gambardella & Barrie Beaty
Join us for a preview of the 2024-2025 Virginia legislative session and what’s on our radar this year with VADA EVP and General Counsel Anne Gambardella and Barrett Charapp Beaty with Charapp and Weiss, LLP.
VADA Live S1:E1 – Evolving Market Dynamics with Cox Automotive’s Brian Finkelmeyer
In this episode of VADA LIVE, host Dan Carrigan sits down with Brian Finkelmeyer, Senior Director of Enterprise Insights and Advisory at Cox Automotive, to unpack the latest trends shaping the automotive retail landscape. From the bright spots in vehicle sales to the challenges of rising inventories and affordability concerns, Brian provides a deep dive into the evolving market dynamics. Tune in to explore strategies for dealerships to stay ahead, updates on EV growth projections, and insights into how transparency and innovation are reshaping the customer experience.
Community Colleges: the key to automotive’s workforce challenges
VADA’s Don Hall joined officials from Virginia’s community college system on a bus tour of community colleges in Tennessee. Here’s what they saw.
Reminder: Clean Cars Ends January 1 – here’s what it means for Model Year 2025 vehicles
In 2021, Virginia adopted the California ACC I (Clean Cars I) program starting with model year 2025 vehicles (and requiring all new vehicles sold by 2035 to be fully electric).
VADA’S workers’ comp program wins industry award
The VADA Group Self Insurance Association (GSIA) earned a Theo Award for its proactive workplace safety program, which helped reduce injuries at dealerships through practical measures.
Barrie: It’s Time To Challenge Factory Audits
An increase in audits throughout warranty claims processes means dealers should take a closer look at their processes. October 22, 2024 By Barrie Charapp Beaty Charapp & Weiss, LLP bbeaty@cwattorneys.com
Barrie: FTC Enforcement Ramp-Up Continues To Affect Dealers
Dealers should continue to use caution as the FTC continues to step up enforcement actions in the industry. October 22, 2024 By Barrie Charapp Beaty Charapp & Weiss, LLP bbeaty@cwattorneys.com
Barrie: On The Internet, Everyone’s A Lawyer
A tale as old as time – the internet is once again both a blessing and a curse. October 22, 2024 By Barrie Charapp Beaty Charapp & Weiss, LLP bbeaty@cwattorneys.com