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GM78.005-0.515%
F12.395-0.085%
RIVN16.430-0.52%
CYD41.9850.115%
HMC24.305-0.175%
TM192.345-3.735%
CVNA408.6705.65%
PAG160.9900.99%
LAD274.480-1.91%
AN202.9700%
GPI340.5300.75%
ABG203.9401.9301%
SAH71.9200.7%
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GM78.005-0.515%
F12.395-0.085%
RIVN16.430-0.52%
CYD41.9850.115%
HMC24.305-0.175%
TM192.345-3.735%
CVNA408.6705.65%
PAG160.9900.99%
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Don Hall

Don Hall

VADA’s Don Hall outlines market outlook, OEM pressures, franchise risks heading into 2026

- December 30, 2025
As we’re looking ahead to what 2026 may bring, from market conditions to legislative priorities, Don Hall, the president and CEO of the Virginia Automobile Dealers Association (VADA), joins us...
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What dealerships need to do to attract tomorrow’s top talent — Don Hall | VADA

- May 8, 2023
Welcome back to another edition of Inside Automotive with your host Jim Fitzpatrick, on the CBT Automotive News Network. We are pleased to be joined again by Don Hall, President...
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Resolving OEM-dealer conflict: Is legislation the only solution?

- May 8, 2023
Although both sides of the automotive industry profit from the other's success, the goodwill between dealers and manufacturers is frequently marred by controversy. Much of the conflict between retailers and OEMs...
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Do manufacturers actually want to replace the franchise system? – Don Hall | VADA

- May 2, 2023
Dealers are increasingly worried that the franchise system is under attack from major OEM brands, who may stand to gain more from a direct-sales model instead. On this episode of...
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VADA President Don Hall talks EVs and warranty service: ‘We can work this out’

- April 25, 2023
Don Hall, president and CEO of the Virginia Automobile Dealers Association, is one of the industry's most recognized thought leaders, often leading the charge to solve problems affecting retailers and...
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How VADA is addressing the ‘agency model’ concern — Don Hall

- February 8, 2023
Dealer associations are tasked with safeguarding their members' best interests across the board. However, vehicle affordability, high inflation, and rising interest rates are looming over dealers. Recently, CBT News anchor Jim Fitzpatrick...
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VADA Pres. Don Hall on EV competition: ‘Let the franchise system prevail’

- October 5, 2022
Dealers in Virginia are finding ways to adapt to the current economic conditions and making the best of a bad situation. They are creative in their inventory approach, using their...
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VADA Pres. Don Hall: ‘We must pull together’ to preserve the future of franchise dealers

- June 17, 2022
Welcome to another edition of Inside Automotive with anchor Jim Fitzpatrick. Joining the show is Don Hall, the President and CEO of the Virginia Automobile Dealers Association. Today, Hall shares...
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What are today’s auto dealers most concerned with? VADA Pres. Don Hall weighs in.

- March 11, 2022
On this edition of Inside Automotive, we’re pleased to welcome back Don Hall, President and CEO of the Virginia Automobile Dealers Association, to discuss a few hot issues facing auto...
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VADA Pres. Don Hall discusses outcome of latest Tesla battle and the uptick in F&I profits

- August 10, 2021
Today on CBT News, Don Hall, President and CEO of the Virginia Automobile Dealers Association (VADA), discusses recent headlines from EVs to F&I. Hall begins the conversation, by discussing recent...
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