In this episode, we sat down with members of our electronic titling and registration team: Zach Newsom, Vitu Regional Sales Manager; Stephanie Riddle, Vitu Account Executive; and LT Slater, Head of Strategic Partnerships for CHAMPtitles.

We're taking a look at how far we've come since our first electronic transaction in April of 2024 to now.

Our growth has been exponential and we are seeing

• more transactions
• expanded functionalities
• increased dealer adoption
• growing positive feedback

The proof is out there - so if you haven't signed up with Vitu or submitted your form to become an ELT approved entity, NOW is the time!

We look forward to a 2025 with completely seamless transactions for dealers and county clerks. As we work towards this, we want to reinforce that communication is key and if you have any questions or issues, do not hesitate to reach out to our Vitu team.

In this episode, we sat down with Todd Buechs, Senior Investment Strategist at Bernstein Wealth Management - KADA's own investment strategists.

As we look ahead to 2025 and a new presidential administration, Todd discusses how he thinks financial policy and various markets will be impacted, to include automotive. 

He shares with us what we should be paying attention to and how to make good financial decisions in the coming year. 

Keep an eye on:

• Interest rates
• Inflation data
• What the Federal Reserve is saying
• Earnings growth
• Bonds/equities
• Diversification
• Artificial intelligence

In this episode, we sat down with longtime KADA friend, guest speaker and automotive analysis expert, Kevin Tynan.

In his new position as Director of Research for The Presidio Group, Kevin continues to be a thought leader in objective auto industry analysis. 

According to Kevin, it's a good time to be a retail auto dealer. He forecasts that dealers can expect more volume in 2025 and more activity/transactions, however perhaps not as much margin.

Listen in to learn why, what market conditions are looking like moving forward, and what are the hot topics you need to be aware of.

We're talking:

• What to expect under this new administration
• The need to reduce capacity and address structural costs
• Refocusing where the money is; fixed ops, used car market
• Hyundai/Amazon and this new concept for selling 
• Volkswagen/Scout/Rivian
• Tariffs
• Revenue diversity

Welcome back to Kentucky Horsepower, the official podcast of KADA! In this episode, we sat down to talk about our brand new educational program, Kentucky Dealer University!

This new initiative is designed to equip every part of your dealership with the tools and resources needed to learn, grow, and stay up-to-date.

Over the course of the year, we're offering virtual and in-person classes speaking to a range of topics—from compliance to taxes to regulatory and legal updates.

Listen in as we talk about what you can expect in 2025 and sign up today!

In this episode, we are excited to discuss an incredible initiative KADA is launching alongside Kosair for Kids to help Kentucky's children in need.

We sat down with Barry Dunn, President and CEO of Kosair for Kids, and past KADA Chairman, Kosair Board Member, and owner of Craig & Landreth Cars, Larry Craig.

Listen to Barry and Larry share their stories of how they became involved with Kosair for Kids, and how you can too.

Kosair for Kids has been serving children in all counties across the state for over a century. Their mission is to serve as a safety net for children in need through four main programs:

1. They provide kids with once-in-a-liftetime experiences and outings
2. Their grants program where they work with over 100 children's nonprofits across Kentucky
3. Their advocacy movement to end child abuse
4. They provide financial assistance to children with complex medical issues

Last year alone their programs reached 260,000 children across the state, and with this new partnership alongside KADA, you can help increase this number.

All you have to do is contribute $1 per vehicle sold to Kosair for Kids at the end of each month.

You can make your donation via kosair.org/kada or by mailing a check to:

Kosair for Kids
PO Box 950136
Louisville, KY 40295

We know how important it is for our dealers to serve their communities, and we are honored and excited to grow this program in 2025!

In this episode, we sat down with our very own Sarah Bishop, Vice President of Legislative Affairs at KADA, and Melissa Peach, our Controller and KADET Administrator.

Listen in as we chat about everything you can expect at our upcoming November Workshops for title clerks and controllers!

In this episode, our own Sarah Bishop sits down with Colin Royster of Integrum Advisors to talk about our new association health insurance program, Kentucky Auto Dealer Services (KADS).

You've heard us announce this program before, but why does it have the potential to be so beneficial to your dealership?

1. Better service
2. Better pricing
3. Benefits your association, therefore your business

In this episode, we sat down with our very own Sarah Bishop, Vice President of Legislative Affairs at KADA, to discuss our upcoming District Meetings.

For those who don't know or have not yet attended one of these meetings, they are extremely informative and pertinent to your business (as well as fun!).

You'll join fellow dealers in the area as well as your local legislators to learn about topics affecting our industry on a state and national level. We'll provide a review of important issues from this past year as well as look ahead at what we can expect to see in the coming year.

In this episode, KADA President Jason Wilson sat down with Amberly Allen, Founding & Managing Partner of our Preferred Partner, Dealer Merchant Services.

Dealer Merchant Services’ mission is to help dealers recoup one of their largest expenses, credit card processing fees, by helping them pass along those fees to their customers. They currently have 750+ rooftops on their compliant surcharge program in 41 states and have saved their dealers over $33M since inception. They have educated over 3400 dealers through NADA webinars and have certified & trained over 13,000 dealership employees.  

In this episode, your very own KADA team provides an update on electronic lien and titling (ELT). 

The pilot program has officially ended and electronic titling and registration is now available in all 120 counties in Kentucky! Listen to learn more.