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Delta variant guidance from VADA

August 20, 2021

August 20, 2021 As you are aware, the Delta variant of COVID-19 is causing uncertainty in our world and confusion for many. Here are the facts. Vaccination is the best

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Member Profile: R.J. Robinson, Parks Automotive Group

August 20, 2021

R.J. Robinson initially thought he would sell cars as a summer job, but he’s still in the business decades later   R.J. Robinson first got into the car selling business

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Customers rarely need to sign reassignment forms at the time of sale

August 10, 2021

Many dealers want to do their transactions electronically. DMV has been very supportive of those efforts, allowing dealers to have all documents signed electronically, except the title and reassignment. Many

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Dealer-Specific Overtime Wage Act Exemption Added to Budget Bill

August 3, 2021

Fair Labor Standards Act exemption for dealership employees included in Virginia budget amendment August 5, 2021 Relief from new state overtime regulations is on the way for automobile dealers thanks

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Front Royal’s Marlow Beck named Chair of Virginia’s top automotive association

July 21, 2021

RICHMOND, VA (JULY 21, 2021) – The Virginia Automobile Dealers Association named new members to its Leadership team to fight and advocate for the state’s franchised new car and truck dealers.

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A Message from Don Hall

July 18, 2021

Electric Election: Let’s keep your successes alive! Support our summer PAC campaign July 2021 All eyes will be on Virginia this November when we are one of only two states

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Reuters: When do electric vehicles become cleaner than gas cars?

July 12, 2021

How many miles do you have to drive an electric vehicle before its carbon footprint is smaller than a gas-burning car? Reuters has come up with some answers by examining

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Be sure recall repairs are completed

July 12, 2021

By Michael G. Charapp Charapp & Weiss LLP Recall repairs are critical to manufacturers and to dealers. For manufacturers, federal law requires that recalls be completed. Manufacturers have been criticized

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Allied Member Profile: The Branding Agency

July 12, 2021

A full-service marketing partner providing promotional items, digital marketing, and more The Branding Agency is a full-service marketing partner (without the agency fees). Consider us an extension of your marketing

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