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VADA Live S1:E34 – Dealers Using AI with Checkered Flag’s Michael Wood
In this VADA Live AI special, host Dan Carrigan interviews Checkered Flag General Manager Michael Wood about the reality of using AI in the dealership. Michael shares his perspective on how to get past the hype of artificial intelligence, and how to augment employees to enhance them by removing meaningless tasks from their workloads.
On the New Auto Loan Interest Tax Deduction
The “One Big Beautiful Bill” has one big beautiful auto loan interest tax deduction, but only if you know how it works. Here are a few pointers.
VADA Live S1:E33 – Talking Artificial Intelligence with Constellation CEO Diana Lee
Join Dan Carrigan for a conversation with AI expert Diana Lee, CEO and Co-founder of Constellation. This segment, part of a special series on artificial intelligence in the dealership space, explores how AI is impacting the automotive industry. Lee explains how Constellation’s AI uses automotive-specific data to automate tasks like generating VIN-specific offers and providing real-time market insights. She highlights the “clean room” concept, where each dealership gets a proprietary AI chatbot with their own data, enabling competitive strategies and inventory management. Lee stresses that adopting AI is crucial for dealers to gain a competitive edge and improve efficiency.
Dealers Shifting Gears for Good: July
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 S1:E31 – Sit Down with AutoFi’s Joe St. John
Get the latest insights on retail automotive Customer Experience, the influence of AI on the Modern Car Deal, and more during this episode of VADA Live with AutoFi’s Joe St. John.
What was once fun and games is bottom-line gains: The growing role of AI in dealerships
Initially a curiosity, AI’s impact on automotive retail is now undeniable. From AI-powered customer chatbots providing 24/7 service to DealCheck AI automating compliance, this technology is boosting efficiency and empowering dealership teams.
Roger Keller: A Steady Hand, Relentless Work Ethic, and a Commitment to Communities
Meet Roger Keller, VADA’s 2025-26 chairman and a true industry veteran. Discover how his decades of experience and commitment to his community have shaped him into a unique leader in the automotive world.
VADA Live S1:E30 – Leadership, Legacy, and the Road Ahead with Roger Keller, VADA’s 2025-26 Chairman
In this episode, we sat down with Roger Keller, the incoming Board Chair for VADA, to learn more about his experience with VADA, and how his vision for the future of automotive will fuel his decisions as Chairman for the year ahead. As the only Chairman to have been at the helm of two automobile associations (his other being Indiana), Roger brings insight to supporting the industry and provides key takeaways for VA dealers in the rapidly changing retail auto landscape.