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Get the 2026 Legal & Legislative Update
Join VADA’s Anne Gambardella, Mimi Perka, and outside counsel Barrie Charapp Beaty for a preview of 2026 on all things related to new state and federal rules and regs.
VADA Live S1:E45 – Party Crashers II: The Road Ahead with Cox Automotive’s Brian Finkelmeyer
The “Party Crashers” have returned, and the stakes are higher than ever. From the normalization of new car inventory to the “bottom valley” of used car acquisitions and the sunsetting of EV incentives, this episode provides the roadmap dealers need for 2026.
Dealers Shifting Gears for Good: December
Virginia’s auto dealers aren’t just selling cars; they’re investing in the Commonwealth. As the holiday season fills communities with lights and celebration, our dealers are stepping up to ensure families,
A year of results and future-readiness for Virginia’s auto dealers
A look back at a string of successes and support for the franchise system in 2025.
VADA Live S1:E44 – Legacy, Integrity, and Leadership with Marlow Automotive’s Emily Marlow Beck
Join Dan Carrigan as he speaks with Emily Marlow Beck, President of Marlow Motor Company and Virginia’s 2026 Time Dealer of the Year, for a candid and insightful conversation about leadership and the future of the family-run dealership.
ALERT: 700Credit Data Breach & VADA’s Legal Incident Checklist
700Credit has confirmed a data breach involving dealer customer data. Read the full details on the incident and access VADA Legal’s general data breach checklist to help your dealership navigate the response and protect your business from liability.
VADA Live S1:E43 – Introducing TagTracker: Intelligent Dealer Tag Tracking and Accountability
Dealer plates are your most valuable, and often most easily lost, assets. Join VADA Live as we introduce TagTracker, a new partner specializing in patented, real-time GPS Dealer Tag Tracking.
Seasons of gratitude and transition in Virginia
This Thanksgiving, I’m reflecting on the power of gratitude for our families, teams, and customers. I also address Virginia’s recent election results, our constructive path forward with Governor-elect Spanberger, and our unwavering mission to protect dealers in this new political landscape.
Dealers Shifting Gears for Good: November
Virginia’s auto dealers aren’t just selling cars; they’re investing in the Commonwealth. Every month, we’re highlighting the positive impact auto dealers are making in their communities. From charitable giving to