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Barrie: When do dealerships get a release?
Used vehicle sales in Richmond? Don’t skip inspections! Discover why vehicle history reports aren’t enough & how to protect your dealership from fraud claims.
Copy of Dealers Shifting Gears for Good: May
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
Selling Cars, Trucks, and Optimism no matter what
Tariff uncertainty presents challenges, but I see us adapting with characteristic resilience. We’re guiding customers and will navigate these unpredictable times, just as we always have.
VADA Live: Steve Greenfield on Automotive Trends, Tariffs, and Tech
What’s hot in the auto market? Steve Greenfield, General Partner at Automotive Ventures dives into trends, tariffs, and tech on this episode of VADA Live. Get Steve’s pulse check on consumer caution, potential sales headwinds, and the impact of affordability challenges facing the industry today.
Price Advertising and Inventory in the Tariff Environment
Dealers should be mindful about setting vehicle pricing in the tariff era. Here’s some guidance from NADA.
VADA Live: Panel with Jordan Jankowski and Ryan Hammer of Armatus Dealer Uplift, Anne Gambardella of VADA
Big changes are coming for Virginia auto dealers on July 1! VADA’s General Counsel Anne Gambardella, alongside Jordan Jankowski (COO) and Ryan Hammer (Operations Director) from VADA Program Partner Armatus Dealer Uplift discuss the new warranty recall and reimbursement law. Understand this vital legislation, achieved through dedicated VADA advocacy, to ensure your dealership benefits fully.
Updates to Buyers Orders & Introduction to Lease Orders
Virginia has a new buyer’s order and lease buyer’s order. Learn all about them and get them from our partners at Reynolds & Reynolds.
Tariffs or otherwise, we’ve been down this road before
Proposed 25% auto tariffs threaten to significantly increase vehicle prices, creating challenges for dealers and consumers alike. Despite the uncertainty, the industry is preparing, drawing on a long history of resilience to navigate economic shifts.