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Entering the ’25 Session’s Final Lap

It’s the last week of the 2025 Virginia General Assembly. Here’s what to expect.

VADA LIVE: Interview with Dr. Paula Pando, President, Reynolds Community College

February 12, 2025   In this episode of VADA Live, host Dan Carrigan sits down with Dr. Paula Pando, President of Reynolds Community College, to discuss how community colleges are helping dealers bridge the skills

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Keeping the Momentum at General Assembly Crossover in Week 5

Last week, Virginia’s General Assembly reached the midpoint of its legislative session, known as “Crossover Day.”

Big Week, Big Advocacy for Dealers in Week 4

The week dealers came to Richmond.

VADA Making the Rounds for Tech and Dealer Protections, Fair Pay

The latest on our bill, additional legislation…and by the way, this week is Dealer Day!

Barrie: Twenty-Five for ‘25

Barrie anticipates that 2025 will be a tumultuous year in the car business. In other words, it will business as usual. Dealers have become accustomed to coping with major changes. 2025 should not be much different in terms of challenges, but it can be rewarding. Here are 25 issues to which you should give attention in 2025.

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,

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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.