©2026 The Kentucky Automobile Dealers Association (KADA) | MBR Connect™, formerly The newsLINK Group LLC. All rights reserved. Kentucky Auto Dealer is published four times per year 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 (801) 676-9722. CONTENTS 6 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE The Work Continues By Jason Wilson, President, KADA 8 2026 KADA Leadership Executive Committee, Staff and Board of Directors 10 2026 Legislation Streamlines Business Operations Key Takeaways for Kentucky Dealers 12 Accelerated Leadership Program Summer Retreat August 18-19, 2026 13 KADA Presents Legacy Award to Sen. Higdon 14 KADET Drive Our Industry Forward 15 KENTUCKY DEALER UNIVERSITY Sales & Use Tax Workshop 16 Controlling Electricity Costs Amid Rising Demand By Don Jacobs, President and Founder, Trydon 18 Disparate Treatment by Manufacturers in Warranty Parts & Labor Rate Increase Evaluations A Multi-Case Review By Joe Jankowski, Managing Member, Armatus Dealer Uplift 20 FTC Advertising Enforcement Actions for “Made in the USA” Claims By ComplyAuto 21 Upcoming Meetings & Events 22 Kosair for Kids 23 Fixed Ops: The Quiet Growth Engine of the Dealership By Dynatron Software 26 KADA Preferred Partner Programs 6 13 20 23 10 18 4 KENTUCKY AUTO DEALER
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