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A Message from Don Hall

March 24, 2022

A General Assembly session that drove dealers forward Months of hard work and planning lead to unanimous passage of warranty/recall bill and other successes March 2022 The General Assembly is

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March Community Service Roundup

March 23, 2022

  Virginia dealerships took to social media to honor Women’s History to celebrate International Women’s Day this March. Our businesses raised money for local nonprofits, and they helped shelter animals

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Virginia dealership team member wins NADA national video contest

March 14, 2022

March 14, 2022 NADA honors Carter Myers Automotive service manager The National Automobile Dealers Association has named Carmen Hinton as the winner of the 5th annual Women Driving Auto Retail

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Capitol Briefs 2022 | Issue 8

March 7, 2022

Warranty/recall bill and overtime legislation are on the road to the governor’s desk Session 2022, Issue 8 March 7, 2022 LISTEN to this week’s Capitol Briefs, featuring VADA VP of

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Capitol Briefs 2022 | Issue 7

February 28, 2022

Warranty/recall bill keeps on rolling to final passage, money for EV rebates not included in budget Session 2022, Issue 7 February 28, 2022 LISTEN to this week’s Capitol Briefs in

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Capitol Briefs 2022 | Issue 6

February 21, 2022

As General Assembly passes halfway point, budget and EV rebate in spotlight Session 2022, Issue 6 February 21, 2022 The Legislature experienced “Crossover Day” last week on Wednesday, February 16.

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Mythbusters — OEMs setting prices

February 18, 2022

February 2022 By Michael G. Charapp Charapp & Weiss LLP Dealers are facing increased pressure from their OEMs to limit selling prices of certain vehicles – usually new model battery

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Mythbusters — Minor changes in dealer ownership

February 18, 2022

February 2022 By Michael G. Charapp Charapp & Weiss LLP Dealers understand that franchisors must approve the sale of a dealership, and that includes transfer of the right to control

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Mythbusters — Sales of new vehicles for personal use outside the U.S.

February 18, 2022

February 2022 By Michael G. Charapp Charapp & Weiss LLP Every franchised dealer knows that sales of new vehicles for export are prohibited.  Selling new vehicles to a broker who

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