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The official podcast of the Kentucky Automobile Dealers Association. Representing Kentucky's automobile dealers since 1938.
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Get ready for our Online Legal Workshop!
We sat down with our very own Sarah Bishop, Vice President of Legislative Affairs at KADA, to discuss our upcoming Online Legal Workshop.
Tune in as we chat about what you can expect to hear at our workshop coming up on Tuesday, May 7th. We've got a great lineup of speakers, discussing several important compliance and regulatory issues. You won't want to miss this! Plus, it's at no cost to KADA members. -
Get started with Vitu today & drastically speed up your titling & registration
We recently sat down with Dave Spencer and Zach Newsom of Vitu to discuss their National Title Exchange (NTX) and Interstate Digital Titling & Registration products.
As you have seen and heard us communicate, Vitu is our endorsed vendor partner assisting with the move to electronic titling and registration in KY. Their team will be working directly with dealers to integrate this new KAVIS system, and it will be their interface that you utilize in your dealership. Which is why it's even more advantageous that you get started with Vitu now, as it's the same platform and login across all their programs.
Tune in as we discuss how NTX & Interstate can significantly speed up and facilitate your titling and registration process today, both in-state and out-of-state.
Learn how you can:
Reduce the time it takes to get a vehicle front-line ready for retailDrastically reduce holding costs to make sure you’re getting the maximum amount of wholesale value in the most timely fashion Skip duplicate titles – get your digital title in 3 business days or lessObtain a digital title when you don't have a valid chain of custodyIncrease F&I product profitability -
A Conversation on EVs with Steve Gates
We recently sat down with Steve Gates, owner of Gates Automotive Group, 2021 AIADA Chairman, 2021 Time Dealer of the Year KY Nominee, and member of the KADA Board of Directors—among various other titles.
Tune in as we discuss:
How the EV conversation has evolvedThe EPA's proposed requirements & how to reconcile themEV business plans and inventory across manufacturersThe battery sourcing situationCurrent political environment and legislators' positions -
Meet your 2024 KADA Chairman David Moore
In this episode, we sat down to get to know our 2024 KADA Chairman David Moore, of Moore Automotive.
Born and raised in Owensboro, David has been in the car business for 38 years, working in just about every position in the dealership, including washing cars at 15 years old.
The Moore Automotive Group began in 1919 with David's grandfather and his stepbrothers. To this day, it is still a family business with David and his brothers, Don III and John, operating 12 franchises. In fact, Don III was KADA Chairman in 2011, and David's daughter, Kaitlyn Moore Cunningham, also works at the dealership.
Tune in to learn more about your new KADA Chairman (like his 175-acre farm), and hear about his philosophy on managing a dealership, the future of the auto industry, and why it's such an incredible time to be a part of KADA. -
Sourcing Cars Directly from the Consumer Market
We recently sat down with Stu Zalud, President of Strategic Partnerships at ACV Auctions, and Andrew Sweet, Vice President of ClearCar, one of ACV's network of brands.
Tune in as we discuss:
Sourcing cars directly from the consumer marketTrade-in leads and enhancing your trade-in processHow to maximize your used car purchasing opportunitiesThe latest in car valuation and inspection technologyHow to maximize your digital real estate -
2023 Year-End Review with KADA Chairman Joe Cummins
As 2023 comes to a close, we sat down for a year-end review with KADA Chairman Joe Cummins of Don Franklin Auto Group.
Tune in as we discuss:
2023 General Session highlights Meetings at the Capitol and with legislatorsElectronic titling and registrationEVs and current issues affecting our industryThe upcoming General SessionKADET