We regroup with Cox Automotive Senior Director of Enterprise Insights and Advisory Brian Finkelmeyer, a VADA regular who offers a fresh take on retail automotive five months after he joined us at our June Convention. Today's High Octane is actually the audio version of VADA's new VADA LIVE, our push into multimedia and video interviews with industry experts and Virginia dealer leaders. The video version of this interview and others will be available soon on VADA.com.    

Bloomberg Intelligence's Kevin Tynan made his regular appearance at the VADA Annual Convention this month, offering his analysis of the challenges facing manufacturers and opportunities in front of franchised dealers, which continue to sit in the best position to drive automotive retail sales. This podcast is best viewed alongside Kevin's presentation. You can grab a PDF of those slides, as well as a much deeper written report, on the VADA website. There, you can also watch his presentation synced to his audio (perfect for a lunch-hour lesson).  Get it all here.

This month in South Carolina, we brought our convention attendees four of retail automotive's leading minds — and now we bring them to the masses. Here's the podcast of our expert panel featuring John Altman of Beyer Auto Group; Liza Borches, former VADA chair and fourth-generation leader of Carter Myers Automotive; and automotive analyst and auto tech investor Steve Greenfield. It's all moderated by Dealer Merchant Services' Amberly Allen. The post-COVID automotive industry faces challenges and opportunities, including embracing change, adapting to new consumer preferences, and investing in resilient business models. They talk the potential of AI, the significance of culture and employee engagement, and the importance of adapting to changing customer preferences. They also highlighted concerns about margin compression, technician shortages, and the impact of government changes and tariffs.  

We talk to the omnipresent Amberly Allen, along with Virginia dealer Phil Englander. Amberly is the founder and managing director of Dealer Merchant Services, which the enterprising entrepreneur developed after coming up with a compliant way to help dealers save on credit card processing fees without turning off customers and damaging satisfaction scores. Phil Englander, of Richmond's Hart Auto Group, was looking for a solution to that very problem. So how did implementation go? Where did Hart find opportunity? What were the challenges to making this all work (and hint: it wasn’t with customers). Connect with Amberly Allen on LinkedIn Ask Phil about his experience via LinkedIn And here's more on DMS. Dealer Merchant Services is a VADA program partner.

We chat with Randy Barone, a VP with VADA Partner ACV Auctions. With decades in retail auto and specific expertise in used vehicle inventory for franchised dealers, Randy talks the "its" of inventory: Getting it, Turning it, and Making a Profit. As someone on the NADA circuit who also makes regular 20 Group appearances, Randy shares dealers' top concerns, areas of confusion, and opportunities when it comes to used vehicle inventory. And what, exactly, is a "wholesale profit center?" Allow Randy to explain. Connect with Randy on LinkedIn Check out ACV's offerings and services

We talk with Tim Batchelor of Open Road Capital, a Northern Virginia firm that invests with partner Bain Capital Credit and works as an operational partner with dealers to help them grow, restructure, and build succession plans. Tim outlines the partnership model of Open Road, emphasizing their focus on collaborating with dealers and providing support throughout their careers. Open Road operates as an “evergreen” company, distinct from traditional private equity, and is a partner for the long haul. We delve into the considerations for dealers when contemplating such a partnership. Tim highlights the importance of understanding the people, philosophy, and culture of potential partners and emphasizes the role of entrepreneurs in the automotive industry. And stick around for the inspiring story of Rinaldi Halim, a dealer-principal who came to America from Indonesia, who has worked with Open Road to build his dealership network in California. More on Open Road Connect with Tim

Inventory is up, but so are interest rates. Consumers were happy over the summer...but will that joy continue? On the heels of the release of Cox Automotive's Q3 Dealer Sentiment Index (more dealers view the market as weak) yet also strong quarterly sales over the summer, we sit down with Cox chief economist Jonathan Smoke for a look at what's in store for dealers in Virginia and nationwide.  Links to stuff we talk about: Cox’s Q3 sales insights Cox’s Q3 Dealer Sentiment Index and Q3 Sales/Insights call DJ Smoke's fall playlist on Spotify

Fresh off his first 100 days in the role, we sit down with Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Gerald Lackey. Stacked with a Ph.D. in social psychology and a career background in business transformation and operational efficiency, Gerald discusses his vision for the state agency, the challenges it faces, and how he's working to “unlock” hidden talent around the newly energized 2,000-employee statewide organization. We also chat about about electrification, the DMV mainframe, a new DMV website, the history of DMVs, and even digital license plates. Finally, Gerald touches briefly on topics pertinent to dealers — and of course, you’ll learn what kind of car he drives. Follow Gerald on LinkedIn

We talk to auto tech titan Steve Greenfield of Automotive Ventures for his take on the state of the retail auto industry today, in a year, and in 10 years. Steve also dives into EV demand (or lack thereof?), the opportunity for service teams with over-the-air updates, the impact of emerging tech and A.I. on dealerships, and the surprising popularity of vehicle feature subscriptions. And are you looking to invest in auto-tech startups? Steve outlines a few to keep an eye on. Steve will speak to Virginia dealers at the VADA Annual Convention from June 19-22 at The Greenbrier.  You can also grab Steve's latest (and tightly written!) monthly intel reports on his website. 

Virginia is making industry headlines these days as the Commonwealth's auto dealers prepare to address the many "Auto Manufacturer-Controlled" sales models proposed by OEMs. This podcast offers a preview of that legislation and is a recording of a presentation given to dealers in December 2022 by VADA President and CEO Don Hall, along with VADA General Counsel Anne Gambardella.  If you'd like to view this presentation, watch it here.  

Audrey LaForest is a reporter covering automotive policy and regulation in Washington D.C. for Automotive News. She's dug in, starting in a new role in a new town just days before COVID shutdowns. So where should dealers have their eyes focused in D.C.? In just 10 minutes, Audrey walks us through the latest in EV tax credits, FTC proposals, and emissions rules. Also features an appearance by her cat, Fiona. See Audrey's latest work at Automotive News. Follow Audrey on Twitter.

Bloomberg Intelligence's Kevin Tynan attended the VADA Annual Convention this week in Asheville, N.C. and spoke to dealers from both Virginia and Kentucky. He lays out the case for why declining volume and inventory isn't a result entirely of the pandemic. In fact, he says, it's "orchestrated by the manufacturer." And there may be no going back. Note: During the session, Kevin showed a presentation with various charts and graphs. If you are able and care to do so, you can follow along on the podcast and the presentation by viewing or downloading it here. If you are not able to view the presentation, Kevin nonetheless does a great job of explaining the context of each slide so that you are still able to follow along.

"In my 20-plus years of doing this, this is the most dynamic time in the industry...theree are metrics and data points reading in ways I never thought I would see." In advance of his appearance at VADA's 2022 Annual Convention, Bloomberg Senior Automotive Analyst Kevin Tynan talks about one of the most disruptive period in the auto retail industry...as well as his 2001 Mercedes-Benz V12 Roadster.   See Kevin's Roadster (exterior and the V12).  

A fun show for you today: Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier, the co-hosts of The Automotive Troublemaker podcast and co-founders of the Automotive State of the Union (ASOTU).  Paul and Kyle (along with their hip flat-brimmed hats and beards) will grace Virginia dealers in Asheville, N.C. at the VADA Annual Convention, June 19-22.

Podcast Sponsored by ACV Auctions. In Part 2 of Glenn Mercer's talk, we open the doors and walk outside the dealership and discuss connected cars, EVs, autonomous vehicles, ride-sharing, and more. > Get Part 1 on Apple, Spotify, Google, or on the web.

Podcast Sponsored by ACV Auctions. Automotive retail expert and industry analyst Glenn Mercer met with Virginia auto dealers virtually in April 2022 for a wide-ranging, in-depth discussion. In Part 1, Glenn covered "Inside" dealership topics such as volime, F&I, consolidation, and profitability. Parts 2 and 3 (a Q&A) will release in coming days.

We sit down with VADA's legislative team, led by President & CEO Don Hall, along with Anne Gambardella (EVP and General Counsel) and Ralston King (VP Legislative Affairs). They offer a broad overview of the environment at the Virginia State Capitol over the last 60 days, as well as updates to key dealer-focused legislation. Links: The 2022 PAC Campaign: www.vada.com/pac22 Register for the 2022 Convention in Asheville, N.C.: www.vada.com/convention

The man, the myth, the legend...THE Glenn Mercer, retail automovie industry analyst joins us for a chat on the latest trends in the industry. Glenn addresses the recent article, "Big U.S. auto dealers bet billions against the death of the dealership" regarding consolidation, EVs, autonomous vehicles, and more.

Ralston King is VADA's VP of Legislative Affairs, and joined High Octane to provide the latest on dealer legislation as well as updates on important general legislation moving to the finish line in Virginia.  To get straight to the dealer-focused bills, skip to 4:35. Read the full Capital Briefs report Give to the VA Auto Dealers PAC

This is our first audio podcast covering the latest (last week's) happenings in the General Assembly. You'll learn the latest on our successful warranty/recall bill (though no rest until it's official!), the status of EV rebates, and more. Links we mention in this podcast (aka our SHOW NOTES): Get the full Capitol Briefs report for Week 7 and get more detail on dealer-focused bills See which Virginia dealers are part of the Virginia Auto Dealers PAC Governor's Club (at least $2,000 in first year and $1,500 every year thereafter) Give to the Political Action Committee

Bloomberg Intelligence Global Director of Automotive Research Kevin Tynan talks the chip shortage, EVs, and shift in retail — "The three things I talk about all day every day," the Tynan told a crowd at the VADA 2021 Convention in June. He also ensured the photographer on staff would capture everyone giving him a standing ovation. 

Hear Jim Fitzpatrick of CBT News, Liza Borches of Carter Myers Automotive, and VADA's Don Hall talk EVs and coming demands from OEMs, the importance of employee benefits and customer loyalty, and engaging in the political process. This was recorded on June 26, 2021 at the VADA Annual Convention.

Hear a full recording of Jamaican bobsledder Devon Harris' motivational talk to dealers at the VADA 2021 Annual Convention in June — only his third in-person since the end of the pandemic. He offers lessons on failure and success and how you can "Keep on Pushing" to achieve your goals.

We sit down with Kevin Tynan, longtime friend of VADA and Global Director of Automotive Research at Bloomberg Intelligence. Kevin is speaking at the VADA Annual Convention on June 25, and gives us a preview of his presentation to Virginia dealers. In addition, Kevin hits on some of the trends he's monitoring, inventory in the last half of '21, EVs, and Virginia's recently passed legislative package to spur EV adoption. Meet and hear from Kevin at the convention June 24-27. Register Now: vada.com/convention

VADA's Anne Gambardella and Natalie Toler, along with Jamaican bobsledder Devon Harris, give us a preview of what's to come next month in Hot Springs. Learn more and see videos of Devon and motivational speaker Jones Loflin at vada.com/convention.

Hear from VADA's Natalie Toler and Aris Woolfolk on the idea behind Virginia Dealer University and the plan for upcoming sessions. Learn more and register for the next event at www.vada.com/vdu.

We talk to Del. Jason Miyares, who is seeking election as Virginia Attorney General on the Republican ticket. Jason wants to bring checks and balances back to a state that he says is veering too far away from pro-business values. Beyond dealer rights and an advocate for a level playing field, Jason is also a fervent champion of law and order to keep violent criminals off our streets.

We talk to Del. Jay Jones, who is seeking election as Virginia Attorney General on the Democratic ticket. Get to know Jay, his leadership style, and where he stands on important dealer and business issues such as the franchise system, right to work, class actions, and more.  Our interview with Republican Candidate Jason Miyares will be released in coming days.

The groundbreaking (but unfunded) EV package. Test drives. Death penalty, marijuana, criminal justice reforms and discussions around wage, right to work, and class action lawsuits. It was a wild year in an entirely virtual General Assembly, and VADA's legislative team — Anne Gambardella and Don Hall — will bring you up to speed on all the latest from the state capitol.

In our latest episode, you'll get to know Aris Woolfolk, VADA's new General Manager, along with the man who happens to be her father: Art Hudgins, longtime owner of Holiday Chevrolet Cadillac in Williamsburg, which was sold in December to Loyalty Automotive. The duo talk about working "in the trenches" of COVID restrictions and the sales/service environment, the future of EV and innovations, and Art's long-held belief that "Service sells cars." 

Hireology's Mike McSherry talks with us about hiring in the era of COVID-19 and the evolution of recruiting the best talent and onboarding (quickly) going forward. Hireology is an endorsed VADA Program Partner and is built for dealerships to attract top applicants, hire the best ones, and onboard them quickly. Learn more: www.hireology.com

Are you leaving money on the table when it comes to reimbursement on warranty parts and labor? A Retail Warranty Reimbursement law was put in place in Virginia in 1998 and entitles dealers to full retail warranty reimbursement from manufacturers on parts and labor. (Before the law, and even today, many dealers only receive the standard 40% markup or MSRP.) Legislation in 46 states (and counting) entitles automotive dealers to be reimbursed by manufacturers for warranty work at retail, which is actually the dealer’s customer “repair” rate. However, complex state statutes, manufacturer protocols and pressures, gatekeepers, and limited internal resources are just a few of the challenges that make receiving full retail warranty reimbursement difficult for automotive dealerships. We talk today to VADA partner Armatus Dealer Uplift Managing Member Joe Jankowski. Armatus brings almost $100,000 a year in parts gross and $65,000 in additional labor gross, on average, to dealers nationwide. They handle the entire retail warranty process with no upfront fees – and they don’t get paid until you do. Learn more about Armatus: https://dealeruplift.com  

Get frontline insights from Maj Saboura, a longtime industry veteran and senior director at Manheim. Majd talks inventory in the used, retail, and wholesale markets and gives listeners and viewers insights on how the company is becoming more "digital first" as the world changes. Majd also offers three best practices in these "roller coaster" times: 1. Balance your Portfolio. Look at your inventory and turn and find out what is getting bites and sales. Get your money back into the market and rebalance your portfolio to find cars and trucks that will make you money. 2. Be Frugal. If you're selling 100 automobiles a month, stock 150, not 250. Be careful how you tie up capital in your vehicles. 3. Be Smart. Leverage technology to get eyeballs on the vehicle. The more eyes, the more chances you have to sell it. Manheim is North America’s leading provider of vehicle remarketing services, connecting buyers and sellers to the largest wholesale used vehicle marketplace and most extensive auction network. Through 125 traditional and mobile auction sites and a robust digital marketplace, the company helps dealer and commercial clients achieve business results by providing innovative end-to-end inventory solutions. Approximately 18,000 employees enable Manheim to register about 8 million used vehicles per year, facilitate transactions representing nearly $57 billion in value and generate annual revenues of more than $2.6 billion. Manheim also operates the Manheim Express app. More than just a dealer-to-dealer network, Manheim Express delivers extreme efficiency to buyers and sellers when they need it the most. Sellers can list vehicles within minutes using revolutionary 360-degree imaging and get a Guaranteed First Bid™, while buyers can access fresh, local inventory via the new in-app buyer experience. Whether you create the listings yourself or use the Manheim Express Concierge service for a hands-off approach, selling upstream and dealer-direct is quick and easy with Manheim Express. Manheim Express is an endorsed VADA Partners Program.

We talk with VADA's legal and legislative affairs team on Virginia's COVID-19 workplace safety requirements, the first such state-level requirements in the nation. They are formally known as the Emergency Temporary Standard, or ETS. Resources:  - VADA's ETS webpage: https://vada.com/ets/ - ETS Checklist for dealers, prepared by VADA: https://vada.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/VADA_ETS-Checklist_August-2020_4a.pdf - FAQs: https://vada.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/7.23.2020.ETS-Rev-7.29.pdf

“Dealers are the epitome of optimism. It’s one of the reasons I live working with them.” So says Buddy Dearman, a VADA friend and managing partner of DHG Dealerships. The Memphis, Tenn. accounting firm has more than 160 professionals overseeing various accounting and financial services for 3,000+ auto dealership rooftops nationwide. In this episode, Buddy gives franchised dealer leaders unique insights on the state of the PPP loan forgiveness process, PPP tax implications, and his thoughts on inventory and the U.S. presidential elections. Buddy has more than 30 years of experience working with dealerships and their owners, and focuses primarily on all aspects of tax planning and structuring with medium and large dealership groups.

Glenn Lundy has had "two seasons" in the automotive retail business, one with a slow-growth dealership that had numerous retention and operational issues, while the second half of his career was spent with a small dealer in a small town of Paris, Ky.. At that store, he helped grow from selling 120 cars a month to ultimately 1,043 cars in 27 business days. The store became the second largest used-car franchise dealership in the nation. A longtime friend of VADA, Glenn Lundy is a "husband to one, father to seven" (going on eight), an auto industry expert and consultant, and host of the inspirational #RiseandGrind online morning show. Glenn talks with VADA GM Jason Wilson about how you can "Rise every day with intention and purpose" to be the best version of yourself and make an impact in others' lives. Connect to Glenn Check out the #RiseandGrind show You can join Glenn every Monday through Friday at 5:30 am Eastern on Facebook @OfficialGlennLundy.

Automotive News calls Glenn Mercer “The auto industry expert dealers want to hear from,” and today, Virginia dealers and others can hear directly from the longtime friend of NADA and VADA. Glenn is the author of 2017’s “The Dealership of Tomorrow: 2025,” which provided a comprehensive view of what automotive retailing would look like to franchised dealers, consumers and manufacturers in 2025. Among other things, Mercer was one of the first to predict an "evolution not a revolution" of the dealership business model in spite of wild pronouncements about disruptive technologies and behaviors that “promised” to blow up everything we knew about personal vehicle ownership. His followup, Dealership of Tomorrow 2.0, came out in February 2020, and it’s safe to say things have mightily changed since then. A version 2.5 is coming soon to incorporate the permanent and accelerated changes to the industry due to COVID-19. Glenn talks with VADA General Manager Jason Wilson on what we can expect from 2.5 as well as the long-discussed “carpocalypse” of EVs and autonomous vehicles. Get The Dealership of Tomorrow 2.0: nada.org/dealershipoftomorrow/

Cory L. Mosley joins VADA's High Octane to talk culture and equity in the Workplace. Cory is a Certified Speaking Professional and an award-winning consultant to entrepreneurs, small business owners, and major corporations (including a Fortune 10). A retail "car guy" and entrepreneur, Cory is founder and chief strategist of Mosley Automotive LLC, a nationally recognized automotive training and consulting company founded and run by . Regularly referred to nationally as "Mosley Automotive," the company was founded in 2004 and was one of the early boutique training and consulting companies established to focus solely on Internet sales.  Cory also helps business owners and companies that want to thrive in the new economy by giving them strategies to increase sales, build fanatical teams, and future-proof their business. Learn more: corymosley.com You can also watch this interview on our Vimeo page at Vimeo.com/teamvada.

2020 has been challenging for his company and dealers, says Cox Automotive CEO Sandy Schwartz. But that hasn't stopped the company from pressing forward and evolving. This moment should cause dealers to listen to consumers' expectations for how cars are bought and sold, and continue with these innovations long after the pandemic passes. Despite the challenges they have faced, "we should never take for granted the human spirit of auto dealers," Schwartz says. In addition to outlining his concerns on people's health and the overall economy, Schwartz discusses how his own company has recalibrated its offerings in COVID and evolved its product line to keep sales afloat. It's all part of what Schwartz and Cox call "The Way Forward" to see what will be necessary to thrive post-pandemic. "The goal is the same as it has always been: to sell more cars, more efficiently than ever before," he says. "And our pledge to help you do that has never been stronger."

Business is back and we're on an upward trajectory. That's the line from Kerri Wise of TrueCar, a digital marketplace for both new and used cars. Listen to Kerri's insights on the market from her perspective, with her pulse on the national marketplace for cars. TrueCar, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRUE) exists to create a world where shopping for a car is uplifting. Our digital automotive marketplace helps car shoppers consider choices from every angle—all with a clear view of what’s a great deal. We show you price ratings for new and used cars. We provide this information so you can feel confident in the upfront, discounted price you’ll pay at the dealership. If you need a fast and easy way to trade in your car, you can get a cash offer in minutes. Our national network of Certified Dealers shares our belief that truth, transparency and fairness are the foundation of a great car buying experience. As part of our marketplace, TrueCar powers car-buying programs for over 250 leading brands, including USAA, Sam’s Club, and American Express. Nearly half of all new-car buyers engage with TrueCar powered sites, where they buy smarter and drive happier. TrueCar is headquartered in Santa Monica, California, with an office in Austin, Texas. Connect with Kerri on LinkedIn. Visit the website: www.truecar.com

Bloomberg senior automotive analyst Kevin Tynan talks economic recovery and the future of the automotive industry with VADA GM Jason Wilson. This is a MUST LISTEN/MUST WATCH episode for every dealer in Virginia. Kevin was set to speak at VADA’s Annual Convention this month, but with the event canceled, we decided to have Kevin and other panelists offer their insights and analysis via our High Octane podcast. Kevin has also committed to our 2021 event at the Omni Homestead in Hot Springs, Va. Special appearance by Farrah Fawcett. Connect with Kevin on LinkedIn.

Jones Loflin calls this time a "beautiful opportunity" for all business leaders about how to thrive in a time of uncomfortable uncertainty. This is a must-listen motivational interview for any business leader - not simply an auto dealer - to create a stronger team and organization in a new future. Show notes: - Learn more about Jones: www.jonesloflin.com

VADA GM Jason Wilson talks to MOC Mid-Atlantic President Jeremy Kimsey on how the company, a partner to dealers across the Atlantic seaboard, is adapting to changes in dealerships caused by COVID-19. The Powhatan-based company offers two core and complementary services: on the consulting side, MOC helps uncover opportunities that drive increased sales and revenue. On the operational side, the family owned MOC is a one-stop resource for supplies and materials needed to open and run a dealership every day. Those supplies include cleaning agents and protective equipment, such as masks and gloves. Jeremy talks about how MOC has adapted to the new normal, and cautions dealers on what to look for when buying disinfecting materials to ensure the vehicle is safe for one's health and the interior/exterior materials. Jeremy also shares his own insights on what the future may hold for our industry — including the need to bring more manufacturing of important equipment and chemicals back to America. Notes: MMA website: mocmidatlantic.com Email Jeremy: [email protected] VADA MOC Mid-Atlantic Profile: vada.com/blog/2019/11/08/partner-profile-moc-mid-atlantic/

We talk to Tommy Lukish, VADA's Legislative and Legal Affairs Manager, who brings us the latest on both state and federal guidance for reopening our economy. Tommy also covers new IRS guidance for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, and insights on how VADA has adjusted and continues to press forward with government relations in the Virginia General Assembly when lawmakers meet in socially distant ways. See what Executive Order 61 means for your dealership. For more: VADA's Coronavirus Resource Center at www.vada.com/coronavirus PPP/IRS guidance summary from Dixon Hughes Goodman: https://www.dhg.com/article/irs-notice-2020-32-clarifies-deductibility-of-expenses-related-to-ppp-loans Email Tommy at [email protected]

Earlier this month, Dealer Principal Jake Sodikoff posted on LinkedIn that his Harrisonburg, Va. Nissan store posted a new April store record — and came within 5 units of an all-time volume high. It's an impressive feat, considering April, by many industry analyses, may be considered rock bottom for 2020 car sales. In early 2020, Sodikoff, a VADA Board member and the association’s NextGen Director, initiated a plan to focus more on online sales and home delivery — and when the pandemic hit, that plan paid off. April was Steven Nissan's record for the three Aprils it has been in business. Sodikoff also attributes success to "a change in mindset," he says. "We were willing to do anything and everything to sell a car." Home deliveries constituted 30% of the dealership's April sales, with paperwork done, literally, on the hood of the new or pre-owned car. In our latest episode of High Octane: - Learn Jake's keys to success in online sales/home delivery - Hear about how he manages the tricky balance of pre-owned inventory management, particularly with a glut of pre-owned cars - Hear Jake explain the one thing you can do to take care of employees While Jake can't predict his own dealership's future or that of the industry, he does add: "I don't see any reason why the car business isn't going to have a great summer." Links: The dealership: www.stevennissan.com Contact Jake: [email protected]

Though we're unable to access our VADA HQ podcast recording studio, that doesn't stop us from getting creative and bringing important information to our dealers — this time, through a Zoom video call. VADA General Manager Jason Wilson hops on Zoom to talk with VADA's communications partner Jeff Kelley. Jason offers insights from his numerous discussions with dealers around Virginia in recent weeks. With the coronavirus pandemic lockdowns now in their seventh week, are dealers seeing sales and service volumes starting to rebound? What are dealership leaders doing to take care of employees? And how are dealers innovating with new offerings — and will these innovations last?  Show notes: For the latest on dealer impacts to the coronavirus, visit www.vada.com/coronavirus For the Cox Automotive sales report discussed in this episode, visit: www.vada.com/blog/2020/04/28/april-will-see-historic-lows-for-auto-sales-with-silver-lining/ For the latest VADA survey results (from mid-April), visit: https://vada.com/blog/2020/04/08/survey-shows-extreme-impact-of-covid-19/

We continue our discussion around Crossover in the General Assembly. Don, Anne, and Tommy talk vehicle emission standards, peer-to-peer vehicle sharing, general business legislation — and HB 595, a fun bill sponsored by Del. Jeff Bourne that authorizes DMV to issue speciality plates as dealer tags to Virginia's licensed dealers. Listen to Part 1 Get the latest Capitol Briefs, looking at all VADA-tracked legislation in the 2020 session

Midway through the General Assembly, legislators swap House bills to the Senate and vice versa. Tommy talks to Don and Anne on how session has gone thus far, with 1,664 pieces of legislation (out of more than 3,200) still pending. Of those bills, a handful are related to auto dealers...and many more related to general industry. Get the inside scoop from your VADA lobbyists on the latest dealer-dealings at the Virginia statehouse.