©2026 The Kentucky Automobile Dealers Association (KADA) | MBR Connect DBA The newsLINK Group LLC. All rights reserved. Kentucky Auto Dealer is published four times per year by The newsLINK Group LLC for KADA and is the official publication for this association. The information contained in this publication is intended to provide general information for review, consideration and education. The contents do not constitute legal advice and should not be relied on as such. If you need legal advice or assistance, it is strongly recommended that you contact an attorney as to your circumstances. The statements and opinions expressed in this publication are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily represent the views of KADA, its board of directors or the publisher. Likewise, the appearance of advertisements within this publication does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation of any product or service advertised. Kentucky Auto Dealer is a collective work, and as such, some articles are submitted by authors who are independent of KADA. While a first-print policy is encouraged, in cases where this is not possible, every effort has been made to comply with any known reprint guidelines or restrictions. Content may not be reproduced or reprinted without prior written permission. For further information, please contact the publisher at (855) 747-4003. CONTENTS 6 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Renewal and Opportunity By Jason Wilson, President, KADA 8 2026 Executive Committee 8 2026 KADA Staff 8 2026 KADA Board of Directors 10 KADA February Board Meeting & Legislative Reception 12 EPA Emissions Standards in Flux What Dealers Need to Know for 2026 and Beyond 14 National Automobile Dealers Association Show 2026 Brings Energy, Innovation and Celebration to Las Vegas 16 2026 KADA Family Convention 17 Kosair for Kids 18 What Is Bricking in Cyber Insurance? By Higginbotham 20 Kentucky Dealer University 2026 Curriculum 22 KADET Drive Our Industry Forward 24 2026 Is a Time for Action in Dealership Operations By Don Jacobs, President and Founder, Trydon 26 KADA Preferred Partner Programs 6 10 14 24 10 12 4 KENTUCKY AUTO DEALER
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MTg3NDExNQ==