Cox Automotive Battery Expert Outlines Evolving EV Market June 20, 2022 By Jeff Kelley for VADA.com Complex and dynamic variables are impacting the electric-vehicle market, but one thing is certain: Sales are charging up and aren’t slowing down. Lea Malloy, head of Electric Vehicle Battery Solutions at Cox Automotive Mobility, talks EV evolution with attendees
Leading from the front: Retail auto pros talk protecting the franchise system
June 20, 2022 By Jeff Kelley for VADA.com The franchise system is under attack, but if dealers focus on ensuring a great and easy buying experience — and giving flexibility to consumers in how they choose to buy a vehicle — the future of the nation’s auto dealerships looks bright. (L-R) VADA’s Don Hall, CBT News’ Jim
Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index: With COVID-19 Concerns Mostly in the Rearview Mirror, U.S. Auto Dealers’ Attention Turns to Inflation, High Costs and Tight Inventory
June 20, 2022 U.S. automobile dealer sentiment in the second quarter of 2022 softened as U.S. auto dealers’ attention turned to inflation, high costs and tight inventory, marking the fourth straight quarter-over-quarter decline in market sentiment. The current market index peaked at 67 in Q2 2021 and has been trending downward since. Still, at
Myths & Misconceptions About the Revised FTC Safeguards Rule
Updated November 2022 Note: On Nov. 15, 2022, the FTC announced a six-month extension of the deadline for companies to comply with some of the amendments to the FTC’s Safeguards Rule. The deadline for complying with some of the updated requirements of the Safeguards Rule is now June 9, 2023 (previously December 9). Read more and please keep this new
2022 Legal and Legislative Update
Wednesday, June 1, 2022 More than 260 members from Virginia’s franchised new car and truck dealerships tuned in to our 2022 Legal and Legislative update presentation last week. The VADA legislative team covered several topics, including warranty and recall reimbursement, overtime, electric vehicles, advertising & compliance, CFPB and franchise issues. You can watch the full
2024 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.
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.
2023 Legal and Legislative Update
Wednesday, May 24, 2023 Hundreds of members from Virginia’s franchised new car and truck dealerships tuned in this week to our 2023 Legal and Legislative update. The VADA legal and legislative team covered several topics, including the latest franchise issues and your protections, building a sales and F&I compliance process to counter an increasingly aggressive
Federal Advertising Checklist
May 2022 By Michael G. Charapp Charapp & Weiss LLP This checklist is a companion to my article “Looking for Advertising Problems?” which details how dealers can avoid enforcement actions as advertising comes under increased scrutiny. Read the full article here. Truthfulness All claims and offers are truthful and not misleading (not false and
From VA Tax Department: Labor Is Not Taxable. But It Depends on the Definition of Labor.
June 3, 2022 By Michael G. Charapp Charapp & Weiss LLP Several auto repair shops, including some new car dealers, have recently been subject to retail sales tax audits by the Tax Department. One issue that has caused a lot of confusion is the taxation of diagnostic fees. Most dealers would say that labor