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Capitol Briefs: Week 3

February 2, 2026

The look at dealer-related bill movements in week four of the General Assembly.

Capitol Briefs: Week 2

January 26, 2026

The second week of the General Assembly has legislators looking at 2,500 bills over the next few weeks. Here’s a few that impact franchised dealers and Virginia drivers.

Barrie: 26 for ’26

January 23, 2026

Every January, VADA attorney Barrie Charapp Beaty compiles the definitive roadmap for the year ahead. This isn’t just a legal update; it is your operational survival guide.

Standing up for our franchise system in 2026

January 23, 2026

January in Richmond is always a blend of tradition, new beginnings, and hard work.

Dealers Shifting Gears for Good: January

January 23, 2026

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

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VADA Live S2:E2 – The Tour Detour: Tim Pohanka on Testing the Nissan CVT to the Limit

January 22, 2026

Can a used Nissan with over 100,000 miles and a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) survive the salt flats of Bonneville and the rock crawling trails of Moab?

Capitol Briefs: Week 1

January 19, 2026

The Virginia General Assembly gaveled in on Wednesday, January 14, but the defining story of the opening week was one of pomp, circumstance, and transition.

VADA Live S2:E1 – The 2026 Virginia General Assembly: What to Watch

January 15, 2026

The 2026 Virginia General Assembly session is officially underway, and for the retail automotive industry, the stakes remain as high as ever. Join us for our Season 2 premiere with experts Mimi Perka and Ralston King.

VADA Live S1:E48 – Why Culture (and Your Service Dept) Will Define 2026 with VADA’s Don Hall

December 26, 2025

In this conclusion to our special end-of-year series, VADA President and CEO Don Hall shifts the focus from external threats to the internal dynamics that will define dealership success in

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