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IRS issues updated classifications for new EV tax credits

February 13, 2023

The Biden Administration has changed its definition of an “SUV” to make more electric vehicles eligible for up to the full $7,500 in federal tax credits at higher prices. This

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Capitol Briefs 2023 | Issue 5

February 13, 2023

A slower week as franchise legislation heads to Governor 2023 Session, Issue 5 February 13, 2023 Last week was General Assembly’s “crossover” period when the bills from the House move

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Capitol Briefs 2023 | Issue 4

February 6, 2023

At Crossover, a look at where dealer bills stand 2023 Session, Issue 4February 6, 2023 This week is the halfway point of the General Assembly and known as “Crossover,” when

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Capitol Briefs 2023 | Issue 3

January 30, 2023

As franchise bills move, a look at Tesla bill and other dealer issues 2023 Session, Issue 3January 30, 2023 The second full week of the General Assembly was busy as

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Swift success comes with strategy — and playing hard until we win

January 24, 2023

A Message from VADA President and CEO Don Hall January 2023 Speaking in the House of Delegates last week, Del. Bill Wiley of Winchester paused to recognize two longtime Virginia

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Capitol Briefs 2023 | Issue 2

January 23, 2023

Unanimous, bipartisan support for franchise bills Note: Both the House and Senate versions of VADA’s franchise protection bills passed the full chambers with unanimous support on January 25. We will

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Dealertrack: Work smarter in the New Year with Reg & Title Solutions

January 19, 2023

Jan. 19, 2023   Resolve to trim the waste with a suite of electronic solutions Oh, New Year resolutions. They come, they go, they’re forgotten a week later, or they

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Twenty-Three for ‘23

January 16, 2023

Jan. 16, 2023 By Michael G. Charapp Charapp & Weiss LLP   “Just let us sell cars” is a philosophy that many dealers share. As the world struggled to get

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Capitol Briefs 2023 | Issue 1

January 16, 2023

Start of session and introduction of VADA’s groundbreaking Franchise Protection Bills 2023 Session, Issue 1 January 16, 2023 Before we start, if you have not taken one minute to sign

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