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COX EXEC: SMART DEALERS CAN COUNTER INDUSTRY PARTY CRASHERS

June 10, 2024

A Cox Executive highlights the possible “party crashers” coming to dealers nationwide. But smart dealers can keep the party going.

‘You represent freedom’

June 10, 2024

Virginia’s Attorney General spoke to auto dealers at the 2024 Annual Convention, covering his decision to end Virginia’s EV mandate and insight on the challenges facing America’s electrical grid.

Tim Pohanka: EVs Are The Future, But Much Work Lies Ahead

June 6, 2024

June 6, 2024 On Wednesday, June 5th, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Attorney General Jason Miyares made a joint announcement at Loyalty Toyota in Chester that the Commonwealth will no

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Sun and Sand at VADA ’24

June 5, 2024

To all of my dealer peers and partners statewide and beyond: Thank you for making the trip to Isle of Palms for the VADA 2024 Annual Family Convention. This event

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Welcome to VADA ’24

June 5, 2024

I welcome our members and supporters of Virginia’s franchised automotive dealer community to Isle of Palms for our 2024 Annual Convention. Challenges. Change. Transparency. All three serve as the backdrop

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Statement: California standards and EVs in Virginia

June 5, 2024

Our insight on the Virginia Governor and AG’s decision to pull out of California’s zero-emissions vehicle mandates.

2024 Legal and Legislative Update

June 3, 2024

The VADA legal and legislative team delivered an insightful 2024 update addressing topics ranging from the CARS Rule to navigating franchise and personnel practices.

ACV Trend Report: Top 5 Challenges for Dealers in the Back Half of 2024 and How to Solve for Them

May 30, 2024

VADA partner ACV Auctions has recently issued an eye-opening trend report that highlights challenges dealers may face in the months ahead and provides solutions.

In South Carolina, a place for personal and professional development

May 14, 2024

Challenges. Opportunities. Gratitude. All three are in play at our 2024 Annual Convention next month, back on the beach in South Carolina.