TSLA376.3002.58%
GM78.050-0.47%
F12.385-0.095%
RIVN16.520-0.43%
CYD42.2400.37%
HMC24.340-0.14%
TM192.320-3.76%
CVNA409.0506.03%
PAG160.4200.42%
LAD274.920-1.47%
AN203.0700.1%
GPI341.3901.61%
ABG203.0601.05%
SAH71.8400.62%
TSLA376.3002.58%
GM78.050-0.47%
F12.385-0.095%
RIVN16.520-0.43%
CYD42.2400.37%
HMC24.340-0.14%
TM192.320-3.76%
CVNA409.0506.03%
PAG160.4200.42%
LAD274.920-1.47%
AN203.0700.1%
GPI341.3901.61%
ABG203.0601.05%
SAH71.8400.62%
TSLA376.3002.58%
GM78.050-0.47%
F12.385-0.095%
RIVN16.520-0.43%
CYD42.2400.37%
HMC24.340-0.14%
TM192.320-3.76%
CVNA409.0506.03%
PAG160.4200.42%
LAD274.920-1.47%
AN203.0700.1%
GPI341.3901.61%
ABG203.0601.05%
SAH71.8400.62%


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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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VADA’s Don Hall looks back on a tumultuous but ultimately successful year in auto retail

- December 15, 2020
Despite a year filled with many unpredictable twists and turns due largely in part to the COVID-19 pandemic, the automotive industry has remained resilient and profitable. Many industry experts are...
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Why the automotive retail industry is a great career path for veterans

- November 11, 2020
The automotive industry can often be rough, filled with many long days, but it is nothing in comparison to what the men and women who choose to serve our country...
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Damon Lester, Don Hall, & James Church Discuss Diversity in Retail Automotive

- June 18, 2020
Today on CBTNews.com - June 18th, 2020: Damon Lester, Don Hall, & James Church Discuss Diversity in Retail Automotive On today's show, we welcome NAMAD President Damon Lester, VADA President Don Hall,...
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On CBT News for March 26, 2020: CMA CEO Liza Borches Joins Don Hall CEO of VADA to Discuss What Dealers Can Do to Keep Their Doors Open

- March 26, 2020
Today on CBTNews.com - Thursday, March 26th, 2020: CMA CEO Liza Borches Joins Don Hall CEO of VADA to Discuss What Dealers Can Do to Keep Their Doors Open As part of...
Daily Newscast Auto News
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CBT News Week In Review: March 6, 2020

- March 6, 2020
CBT News Week In Review for Friday, March 6th, 2020: Navigating Margin Compression and Finding Innovative Growth Opportunities in Your Dealership - Forrest Heathcott, JM&A Group At NADA 2020 in beautiful Las...
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Don Hall

CBT Automotive Newscast for March 3, 2020

- March 3, 2020
Today on CBTNews.com - Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020: How VADA's Don Hall is Working to Stall Direct Sales from Manufacturers On today’s show, we’re so pleased to welcome back Don Hall, President...
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