July 31, 2023 By Barrie Charapp Beaty We have been writing for months about the FTC’s focus on advertising. We write again about advertising because the FTC just updated “Guides Concerning Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising” at the end of June and have proposed a new trade regulation rule on Use of Consumer
Why a Decision Defining “Waters of the United States” is Important to your Dealership
June 28, 2023 By Barrie Charapp Beaty On May 25, 20023, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency. The decision will have a significant impact on all assertions of power by a federal agency, most important, for auto dealers by those that the Federal Trade Commission seeks to
Protecting Your Franchise
June 28, 2023 By Barrie Charapp Beaty In most states, a dealer with a complaint against its franchisor that it wishes to have heard by a decision maker with jurisdiction must protect themselves. Has your franchisor sent you a letter telling you that your sales performance is deficient, improvements must be made, and similar critical
COX EXEC: SMART DEALERS CAN COUNTER INDUSTRY PARTY CRASHERS
A Cox Executive highlights the possible “party crashers” coming to dealers nationwide. But smart dealers can keep the party going.
Cox Exec calls for balance to Fed emissions rules, incentives
A Cox Executive spoke to Virginia dealers about EVs at VADA ’23, and outlined four “potholes” to full electrification.
Have a wild and wonderful time at VADA ‘23
We’re so glad you chose to make the trip to White Sulphur Springs and invest your time at VADA’s 2023 Annual Family Convention. This event is not only a time to learn – it’s a moment to come together, as peers and competitors, as friends and vendor partners. Our schedule is designed for you to
Remembering Michael G. Charapp
We talk to the people who loved and worked with dealer attorney Mike Charapp, who passed away in June.
Take Control During Uncertain Times
June 1, 2023 Dealers have been on a wild ride the past few years, and it doesn’t show any signs of slowing. Our volatile economy has interest rates going up and down, new vehicle sales lagging then surging, and used vehicle sales hitting record highs then losing momentum. It’s enough to give the auto industry
Interview: Auto tech leader Steve Greenfield
Listen to our interview with auto tech leader Steve Greenfield, recorded before he joined VADA at our annual convention.
New Vehicle Sales to jump as inventory fades; inflation a concern
May 30, 2023 Sales of new vehicles are up year-over-year. But they’re also down from last month, a result of affordability issues driven in large part by inflation and higher than normal new-vehicle prices. The seasonally adjusted sales pace, or SAAR, is expected to finish near 14.9 million in May. It’s a notable drop from