To all of my dealer peers and partners statewide and beyond: Thank you for making the trip to Isle of Palms for the VADA 2024 Annual Family Convention. This event for me is a time to take a pause and come together as peers, competitors, partners, and friends. Our schedule here at Wild Dunes is
Welcome to VADA ’24
I welcome our members and supporters of Virginia’s franchised automotive dealer community to Isle of Palms for our 2024 Annual Convention. Challenges. Change. Transparency. All three serve as the backdrop this year. As our industry continues to evolve, it’s essential to embrace headwinds and strive for continuous improvement in ourselves, our people, and our operations.
ACV Trend Report: Top 5 Challenges for Dealers in the Back Half of 2024 and How to Solve for Them
VADA partner ACV Auctions has recently issued an eye-opening trend report that highlights challenges dealers may face in the months ahead and provides solutions.
Zurich Report: The Emerging Risks Inherent with Storing and Handling EV Batteries
VADA partner ACV Auctions has recently issued an eye-opening trend report that highlights challenges dealers may face in the months ahead and provides solutions.
The Safeguards Rule Updated Again
The FTC amended the Safeguards Rule that affects dealerships. This amendment goes into effect on May 13, 2024.
FTC’s Ban on Noncompetes
The Federal government was very busy in the last month issuing a flurry of laws that affect dealerships and dealership personnel.
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
The PWFA requires reasonable accommodations for a worker’s known limitations related to, affected by, or arising out of pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions unless the accommodation will cause an undue hardship on your business.
Honda’s Afeela Can’t Bypass Franchise System in Virginia
VADA has weighed in on potential plans by Honda’s JV Afeela to sell direct in the U.S. In two words: Not here.
Statement: California standards and EVs in Virginia
Our insight on the Virginia Governor and AG’s decision to pull out of California’s zero-emissions vehicle mandates.
6 Virginia Dealers Among top U.S.
Six Virginia dealers are among the top 150 in the U.S., ranked by Automotive News. See which dealers made the cut.