Join us for a preview of the 2024-2025 Virginia legislative session and what’s on our radar this year with VADA EVP and General Counsel Anne Gambardella and Barrett Charapp Beaty with Charapp and Weiss, LLP.
VADA Live S1:E29 – Modernizing the DMV with Commissioner Dr. Gerald Lackey, Ph.D.
Join Jeff Kelley from VADA Live for a conversation with Dr. Gerald Lackey, Commissioner of the Virginia DMV. With two and a half years at the helm, Commissioner Lackey shares his transformative vision, bringing a fresh, energetic approach from the private sector to public service. More critically for dealers, Dr. Lackey details the ambitious multi-year journey towards a fully digital, electronic titling process and how his unique “in the weeds” leadership style, including time spent in dealerships, is shaping a more responsive and partner-focused DMV.
VADA Live S1:E11 – Capitol Briefs with Mimi Perka, Esq.
Jeff Kelley sits down with Mimi Perka, Esq., VADA’s Director of Legislative and Legal Affairs, to wrap up the 2025 General Assembly Session.
Emily Beck: Time 2026 Dealer of the Year for Virginia
October 15, 2025 TIME and Ally Financial honor Front Royal dealer Emily Marlow Beck wins national recognition for community service and industry achievements Virginia’s Emily Marlow Beck, president of Marlow Motor Company, was announced today by TIME as one of the 2026 TIME Dealer of the Year award nominees. She is the first woman since
On the New Auto Loan Interest Tax Deduction
The “One Big Beautiful Bill” has one big beautiful auto loan interest tax deduction, but only if you know how it works. Here are a few pointers.
Greenfield outlines future of automotive retail
In his third straight appearance at a VADA Annual Convention, industry watcher and investor Steve Greenfield laid out his vision – backed up by facts – on the future of the industry.
Led by Hybrids, EV popularity rising in Virginia
The popularity of electric vehicles is rising in Virginia. That cuts into market share for ICE vehicles…but don’t count them out yet, as sales remain strong.
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.
Combating Dealership Fraud in 2025
Zero surprise that fraud is on the rise. Here’s the latest data — and how Virginia dealers can protect themselves against cybercriminals.
If ICE Comes Knocking
If ICE shows up at your dealership door, here’s what to do — and how to prepare. From our partners at SESCO.