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Reminder: Franchise Items That You Can Control
While you cannot control some matters, like the standard terms of your dealer sales and service agreement, there are some issues to which you can give attention protect your rights with your franchisor.
Reminder: Corporate Compliance with the Corporate Transparency Act
Dealers may find that they are exempt from this law, but exemption status can change and so dealers should be ready to comply.
FTC Moves the Goalpost Again on Implementation of Forthcoming CARS Rule
When the Rule first was promulgated, the effective date was July 30, 2024. However, the FTC has since stayed that effective date after the National Auto Dealers Association and the Texas Auto Dealers Association filed a Petition for Review of the Review and a Motion to Stay the Rule.
Tynan talks manufacturers and franchise system
Bloomberg Intelligence’s Kevin Tynan continued his multi-year streak at VADA ’24, giving dealers insight on the things on manufacturers’ minds.
Zurich Report: The Emerging Risks Inherent with Storing and Handling EV Batteries
VADA partner ACV Auctions has recently issued an eye-opening trend report that highlights challenges dealers may face in the months ahead and provides solutions.
COX EXEC: SMART DEALERS CAN COUNTER INDUSTRY PARTY CRASHERS
A Cox Executive highlights the possible “party crashers” coming to dealers nationwide. But smart dealers can keep the party going.
‘You represent freedom’
Virginia’s Attorney General spoke to auto dealers at the 2024 Annual Convention, covering his decision to end Virginia’s EV mandate and insight on the challenges facing America’s electrical grid.
Tim Pohanka: EVs Are The Future, But Much Work Lies Ahead
June 6, 2024 On Wednesday, June 5th, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Attorney General Jason Miyares made a joint announcement at Loyalty Toyota in Chester that the Commonwealth will no
Sun and Sand at VADA ’24
To all of my dealer peers and partners statewide and beyond: Thank you for making the trip to Isle of Palms for the VADA 2024 Annual Family Convention. This event