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GM78.050-0.47%
F12.385-0.095%
RIVN16.520-0.43%
CYD42.2400.37%
HMC24.340-0.14%
TM192.320-3.76%
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PAG160.4200.42%
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ABG203.0601.05%
SAH71.8400.62%
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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%
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NADA Show 2026: Don Hall | VADA

- February 5, 2026
CBT News is reporting live from the 2026 NADA Show in Las Vegas, bringing insights from the forefront of automotive retail. Jim Fitzpatrick sits down with Don Hall, President and...
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VADA’s Don Hall outlines market outlook, OEM pressures, franchise risks heading into 2026

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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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NADA’s Mike Stanton, VADA’s Don Hall warn franchise dealers to brace for legal fight following Scout Motors decision

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Colorado's approval of Scout Motors' dealer license is sending ripples well beyond the state, putting franchise dealers nationwide on high alert. On today's special episode of Inside Automotive, NADA CEO...
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VADA’s Don Hall on EV trends, franchise strengths, market resilience

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As economic uncertainty, policy shifts, and global competition create turmoil in the auto industry, Don Hall, President and CEO of the Virginia Automobile Dealers Association (VADA), says optimism and leadership...
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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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What does Volvo’s direct-to-consumer sales strategy mean for car dealers – Don Hall, VADA

- May 4, 2021
Volvo made headlines after announcing its plan to go ‘fully electric’ with sales moving solely online by the year 2030. Today, we are continuing the conversation by diving into how...
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Why the Virginia Automobile Dealers Association is embracing the arrival of EVs

- March 9, 2021
Virginia lawmakers recently imposed the adoption of California’s vehicle emission standards. The Virginia Automobile Dealers Association (VADA) is supporting this legislation after initially opposing this measure and asking lawmakers to...
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