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Capitol Briefs: Week 3
The look at dealer-related bill movements in week four of the General Assembly.
Capitol Briefs: Week 2
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
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 in Richmond is always a blend of tradition, new beginnings, and hard work.
Dealers Shifting Gears for Good: January
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
VADA Live S2:E2 – The Tour Detour: Tim Pohanka on Testing the Nissan CVT to the Limit
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
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
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
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