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Loyalty’s Perno Named Time Dealer of the Year for Virginia 2025
Dave is one of a select group of 49 dealer nominees from across the country who will be honored at the NADA Show in January.
Virginia Sales Trends: Q3 2024 from Cross-Sell
Based on historical data, dealers could see a continued climb in new vehicle sales going into the first quarter of 202%
Dealers Step Up to Help Helene Impacted Regions
Virginia dealers are leading from the front when it comes to helping neighbors in need who were impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Barrie: VADA Reaffirms Virginia Dealers’ Warranty Rights, Considers Statute Enhancements
Dealers are urged to assert warranty rights during a time of rapid change. October 3, 2024 By Barrie Charapp Beaty Charapp & Weiss, LLP bbeaty@cwattorneys.com For over 50 years, VADA’s
Barrie Update: Court Stops Ban on Non-competes from Going into Effect
The FTC’s nationwide rule banning non-competes is set aside, but dealers need to follow state law when it comes to noncompete agreements.
Barrie: It’s Time to Use a Microscope to Examine Your Advertisements
Consumers form their first impressions of dealers through advertisements. Majority of a dealers advertise through the internet, allowing dealers’ the ability to change and update their advertising in real time, several times a day. Advertising compliance is critical for not only federal and state regulators but consumers.
Transparency and Talent on the Minds of Automotive Association Leaders
Don Hall spent a few days with his counterparts this month in North Carolina. Here’s what they talked about.
VADA Chair Banister on Industry Challenges, Leadership, and Vision for the Future
Our interview with VADA’s ’24-’25 chair Dan Banister, a prominent dealer leader out of Hampton Roads.
Why Vigilance is Crucial for the Future of Virginia’s Auto Industry
If we aren’t vigilant, the actions of a few could lead to changes that impact us all. My message is this: If this industry isn’t careful, and you don’t pay attention, you will reap what others have sown.