Let’s put in the work to improve the customer experience
Approaching the holidays, Don Hall takes a look at the year that was — and the one to come.
Greater Protections, Fair Pay: Capitol Briefs 2025, Week 2
VADA lobbyists continue to meet with legislators to advocate for greater protections and fair payment for franchised dealers.
Key Developments Affecting the Availability of Tax-based Incentives for EVs in 2025
Dealers with EVs in their current inventories should be aware of recent developments that could have an impact on the availability of federal tax-based EV lease and sales incentives in 2025.
VADA LIVE: Meet Bruce McGeorge, VADA General Manager
In this episode of VADA Live, host Dan Carrigan sits down with Bruce McGeorge, VADA’s new general manager, to discuss his impressive journey to VADA.
Water Delay: Capitol Briefs 2025, Week 1
The Virginia General Assembly gaveled in this week..then immediately went home due to city water issues. Still, the work continues.
Barrie: CORPORATE TRANSPARENCY ACT UPDATE
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) filing requirements were reinstated by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on December 23, 2024.
Barrie: Effective Compliance Programs are Essential to Dealership Operations
Gone are the days of asking whether you have a compliance program because they are essential to dealership operations. The question is now whether your compliance programs on fair lending and voluntary programs practices are effective.
Barrie: Texas Federal Courts Saving Small Businesses from Regulation One Case at a Time
On December 3, 2024, the Court in Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc., et al. v. Garland, et al. granted the National Federation of Independent Business’s (NFIB) request for a preliminary injunction, which has a nationwide impact.
Barrie: Now Is The Time to Review Indirect Finance and Lease Agreements
In an economy where inventory is high, vehicles are sitting on floorplan, and customer credit is not as easily accessible, Dealers need to know where they stand with their creditors just as much.
Barrie: Volkswagen’s Request to Dealers on MSRP
At the end of November, Volkswagen dealers received a special message from Volkswagen regarding the ID. Buzz.
VADA LIVE: Elevating Customer Experience with Kayla Kody and Jake Sodikoff
In this episode of VADA Live, host Dan Carrigan dives into one of the most critical drivers of dealership success: customer service. Joining the conversation are Kayla Kody, vice president of Richmond Ford Auto Group,
A season of reflection as we pave the way for franchise system evolution in 2025
Approaching the holidays, Don Hall takes a look at the year that was — and the one to come.
2025 Legal and Legislative Update
The VADA legal and legislative team delivered an insightful 2024 update addressing topics ranging from the CARS Rule to navigating franchise and personnel practices.
Barrie: Test Your Knowledge on Industry Recalls
November 20, 2024 By Barrie Charapp Beaty Charapp & Weiss, LLP bbeaty@cwattorneys.com The auto industry has lived through an unprecedented number of recalls in the last two years. There is little indication this trend will
Barrie: What the Election Results Mean for Dealerships
November 20, 2024 By Barrie Charapp BeatyCharapp & Weiss, LLPbbeaty@cwattorneys.com The election of Donald Trump to the presidency of the United States portends significant changes affecting all segments of the economy. During his campaign, he
VADA LIVE: 2024-2025 Winter Legislative Session Preview
Join us for a preview of the 2024-2025 Virginia legislative session and what’s on our radar this year with VADA EVP and General Counsel Anne Gambardella and Barrett Charapp Beaty with Charapp and Weiss, LLP.
VADA LIVE: Party Crashers: The Future of Automotive Dealerships with Cox Automotive’s Brian Finkelmeyer
In this episode of VADA LIVE, host Dan Carrigan sits down with Brian Finkelmeyer, Senior Director of Enterprise Insights and Advisory at Cox Automotive, to unpack the latest trends shaping the automotive retail landscape.
Community Colleges: the key to automotive’s workforce challenges
VADA’s Don Hall joined officials from Virginia’s community college system on a bus tour of community colleges in Tennessee. Here’s what they saw.
Reminder: Clean Cars Ends January 1 – here’s what it means for Model Year 2025 vehicles
In 2021, Virginia adopted the California ACC I (Clean Cars I) program starting with model year 2025 vehicles (and requiring all new vehicles sold by 2035 to be fully electric). California subsequently allowed that program
VADA’S workers’ comp program wins industry award
The VADA Group Self Insurance Association (GSIA) earned a Theo Award for its proactive workplace safety program, which helped reduce injuries at dealerships through practical measures.
