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Capitol Briefs 2024, Week 3

January 26, 2024

Here’s the latest from the frontlines of the Virginia General Assembly.

DMV update: More accountability, more online transactions, with eyes to the cloud

January 25, 2024

The Virginia DMV Commissioner spoke to dealers this week, offering his vision for the agency and an update on its operations.

Capitol Briefs 2024, Week 2

January 22, 2024

Here’s the latest from the frontlines of the Virginia General Assembly.

Twenty-Four for ’24

January 18, 2024

Dealers have always persevered to overcome adversity, and 2024 will not be any different.  Here are twenty-four issues to which you should give attention in 24.

Capitol Briefs 2024, Week 1

January 14, 2024

The Virginia General Assembly gaveled in this week, raising the first Black person to the role of House Speaker. Here’s a look at the early bills we’re monitoring.

Time to Evaluate Corporate Compliance with the Corporate Transparency Act

December 20, 2023

Starting January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) will go into effect.

The FTC has Issued a Consent Order on Every Dealer

December 20, 2023

On Tuesday, December 12, 2023, much to the disappointment of those in the automotive industry, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued what it calls the Combating Auto Retail Scams Trade Regulation Rule, but most dealers know it to be the “Vehicle Shopping Rule”.

A look at where we’ll be in 2024

December 12, 2023

VADA’s president and CEO offers a preview of the issues we’re monitoring for the coming year.

Report: Virginia dealers contribute $1.77 billion to state tax base

December 3, 2023

A new study highlights the impact of the Commonwealth’s retail automotive industry.