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What Election Day 2025 in Virginia means for auto dealers
November 5, 2025 Virginia elections deliver historic Democratic sweep For Virginia’s business community, including franchise auto dealers, this year’s election results signal a new political landscape in Richmond and across
VADA Live S1:E40 – Market Shifts, EV Demand, & Practical AI w/ Automotive Ventures’ Steve Greenfield
Steve provides a crucial outlook for Q4 2025 and 2026, explaining why the EV softening and affordability pressures are defining the landscape, while the prime consumer remains resilient.
Why service is the largest single influence on the public’s perception of your dealership
Customers judge a dealership more by its service department than its showroom. While many focus on sales, fixed ops is the most profitable area of a store and the single largest influence on public perception.
Emily Beck: Time 2026 Dealer of the Year for Virginia
October 15, 2025 TIME and Ally Financial honor Front Royal dealer Emily Marlow Beck wins national recognition for community service and industry achievements Virginia’s Emily Marlow Beck, president of Marlow
Barrie: Compliance Requires Constant Action
Staying compliant with the FTC’s Privacy and Safeguards Rules requires constant action. The Privacy Rule mandates providing customers with clear notices and an option to opt out of data sharing with nonaffiliated third parties. The Safeguards Rule now requires a robust security program and reporting data breaches affecting 500 or more consumers to the FTC within 30 days of discovery.
Barrie: Cybersecurity and AI: How it Relates to Dealerships
As vehicles’ advanced technology introduces new cybersecurity risks, dealerships face direct liability. Major brands have faced vulnerabilities allowing remote vehicle control and data theft. Failing to address these discoverable risks can lead to lawsuits. Learn the critical steps to protect your dealership from these growing threats.
Dealers Shifting Gears for Good: October
Virginia’s auto dealers aren’t just selling cars; they’re investing in the Commonwealth. Every month, we’re highlighting the positive impact auto dealers are making in their communities. From charitable giving
Employees Posting Personal Opinions on Social Media – What Can Employers Act Upon?
Employers can discipline or fire employees for their social media use, but they must be mindful of several legal protections that could shield the employee’s conduct. These protections include state laws safeguarding off-duty or political activities and the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), which protects employees who discuss workplace conditions.
VADA Live S1:E39 – AI and the Future of Talent Management with Interactive EQ’s Napoleon Rumteen
Join Dan Carrigan as he speaks with Napoleon “Napo” Rumteen, a proven leader at the intersection of automotive retail, SaaS, and talent innovation. Napo, the Founder and CEO of Interactive EQ, explains how his platform uses AI to measure intangible skills and improve hiring and retention in high-turnover roles like sales and service advisors. In this interview, Napo shares his perspective on why focusing on employee development and getting ahead of problems is crucial for profitability.