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Priority Toyota Chesapeake Earns Top Toyota Honor
Priority Toyota Chesapeake was named Toyota Motor Corp.’s prestigious “Best in Town” award winner for 2019. The award recognizes the dealership’s groundbreaking program that trains non-violent Norfolk City Jail inmates
Commemorating Ron Kody of Richmond Ford Lincoln
Today at Richmond Ford Lincoln, Del. Jeff Bourne and representatives of the Virginia Automobile Dealers Association presented Ron Kody, president of Richmond Ford Lincoln and 2019 Time magazine Quality Automobile Dealer of
Quiz: Is Your Form Release Effective?
Test Your Knowledge of Rules for Form Releases Dealers often request a form release so they can protect themselves from litigation when compensating customers. But a release only protects a
Protect Your Dealership by Protecting Your Customer Data
Preventing Data Leakage We have written about the increased government scrutiny of data protection by businesses. Dealers should recognize this, and they should make data protection a priority. The FTC
Lessons from the Road
Throughout each year, VADA leaders and members participate in events and meetings hosted by other industry organizations. Recently, Jason Wilson, VADA general manager, attended a peer group meeting of the Automotive
Manheim Express App Enhancements to Help You Sell
Since launching in July 2018, the Manheim Express app has continued to raise the stakes in digital wholesaling and elevate the client experience. With hundreds of field representatives across the nation,
Congratulations Mike Suttle, Newly Elected NADA Director for Virginia
September 19, 2019 Congratulations to Mike Suttle of Suttle Motors in Newport News. He’s been elected as NADA director for Virginia. A third-generation dealer, Mike and his family have served Hampton
VADA GSIA Returns Dividend for 11th Year in a Row
$1.665 Million Dividend Declared for Current Year The VADA Group Self-Insurance Association (VADA GSIA) has declared a $1.665 million dividend for the current year. This dividend includes funds from 15 plan years between
A Message from Don Hall
A few months ago, I was on the road and spent some time observing sales training. I closed my eyes – and it took me back some 40 years. Everything