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INTERVIEW: DMV COMMISSIONER GERALD LACKEY
Fresh off his first 100 days in the role, new Virginia DMV Commissioner Gerald Lackey, Ph.D. sits down with VADA for a wide-ranging interview. Meet him in our High Octane podcast.
Investing in your team
A winning strategy for your people and your dealership VADA Partner content provided by Zurich, N.A. For more on their F&I programs, contact Cindy Conley Ratkovich. July 2023 Investing in
A man all-in for the great american auto dealer
A Special Message from VADA President and CEO Don Hall July 2023 A few weeks ago, my friend Mike Charapp called me and stated quite directly: “Don, I’m going to
Don Hall: To achieve EV adoption, D.C. must do more
Dealers are putting billions into EVs. But the federal government must create an environment where EVs can thrive. We’re not there yet.
Dealers are all-in on EVs. Is the U.S.?
EVs face major hurdles to mass adoption. Last week, the NADA sent a letter to the EPA outlining the need for regulations and moves to ensure affordability, charging infrastructure, utility capacity, battery manufacturing resources, and model availability.
Primary impacts on Virginia dealers
After last week’s primary, we have our first look at how the state’s auto dealers may fare come November.
Franchise Renewal Agreements
June 28, 2023 By Barrie Charapp Beaty Despite years of preaching on the subject, we still have dealers tell us they must sign their franchise renewal agreements before expiration of
Why a Decision Defining “Waters of the United States” is Important to your Dealership
June 28, 2023 By Barrie Charapp Beaty On May 25, 20023, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency. The decision will have a
Protecting Your Franchise
June 28, 2023 By Barrie Charapp Beaty In most states, a dealer with a complaint against its franchisor that it wishes to have heard by a decision maker with jurisdiction