Kentucky Horsepower

KADA President Jason Wilson chats with Brad Miller, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Legal Officer at ComplyAuto, about the FTC's renewed focus on dealer advertising and ComplyAuto's updated solution, Guardian 2.0.  To learn more or get a demo, reach out to Lauren Bailey at lauren.bailey@complyauto.com

KADA President Jason Wilson and Vice-President Sarah Bishop chat with Jerry Wagner and Pat Morgan of the Kentucky Sheriffs' Association about the new process for dealerships to apply for two employee Special Inspectors. Get the latest here, including how you can register and get trained!

KADA President Jason Wilson and Vice-President Sarah Bishop break down all you can expect from the 2026 Family Convention at the stunning Nemacolin Woodlands Resort. Listeners can get all the details on our featured speakers and social events. You can register for the 2026 Family Convention here: https://kyada.com/registration/

On this episode of Kentucky Horsepower, KADA President Jason Wilson and Vice-President Sarah Bishop talk through Senate Bill 94 and what the appropriate next steps are as we continue to pursue the important warranty reimbursement updates that Kentucky needs.

KADA President Jason Wilson and Vice President Sarah Bishop share all the latest news on SB 94, including how you can help this important legislation cross the finish line!

Jason Wilson chats with Scott Pechstein of Digital Air Strike about the evolution of AI in the automotive retail space, as well as how you can explore your options with Digital Airstrike at NADA in Las Vegas or from your office in Kentucky! Digital Air Strike is a KADA Preferred Partner with SO many options to assist your dealership. Reach out to Scott to learn more at scott@digitalairstrike.com o...

In this episode, KADA President Jason Wilson chats with Corey Hall, Vice President of Major Dealer Accounts for OPENLANE, KADA's newest Preferred Partner.  OPENLANE's digital marketplace makes wholesale buying and selling easy for dealers, featuring 24/7 inventory sourcing you can do from anywhere.  KADA members receive special credits when they sign up to use OPENLANE, Click here to get...

In this episode of Kentucky Horsepower, Jason Wilson interviews Amberly Allen, the managing partner of Dealer Merchant Services, about her company's recent acquisition by Priority Technology Holdings Company, as well as what DMS has in store at the upcoming NADA Show.

KADA is thrilled to have David Moore serve as Kentucky's Time Dealer of the Year Nominee for 2026. KADA's Sarah Bishop sat down with David in advance of the 2026 NADA show in Las Vegas, where David will be honored on February 5, to discuss his philosophy of service.  A true champion of service, leadership, and generosity, David continues to set the standard for excellence among Kentucky’...

KADA is excited to introduce  2026 Chair, Ed Hyde, to our listeners. Dealer Principal for Legacy Automotive Network, Ed  brings decades of experience in automotive retail to the head of the table this year. In this episode, KADA President Jason Wilson chats with Ed about his background, interests, and where  he sees the future of our industry headed. 

In this episode, KADA Vice President chats with Jason Wilson of Kosair for Kids about all the work Kosair does for kids across the Commonwealth, as well as the partnership between KADA and Kosair for Kids.  If you'd like to join the movement and contribute to improve the lives of Kentucky's children, visit our website to learn more: https://www.kosair.org/kada

In this episode, KADA President Jason Wilson sits down with Kevin Tynan of the Presidio Group to talk through evolving automotive market conditions and predictions for the year ahead, as well as vehicle manufacturing and electrification trends.

KADA Allied Member Ally joins Kentucky Horsepower to talk theft prevention and more! If you're interested in learning more from Ally, reach out to Chris Fulton: christopher.fulton@ally.com

Today we are talking with KADA's newest Preferred Partner, Dominion DMS, about their business continuity solution, VUE Net.  As the demands of automotive retail accelerate, unexpected disruptions can severely impact sales, service and customer satisfaction. VUE Net is a solution that can minimize those disruptions and help ensure you have a business continuity plan.  To learn more about Domin...

Kelley Raabe-Stall from the Marshall Automotive Group joins KADA VP Sarah Bishop to explain the user experience transitioning to electronic registration and titling, including the successes she's had using the system. They are joined by Vitu's Stephanie Riddle, who provides additional information about how to get started with KyELT.  To contact Stephanie, reach out to her by email at sri...

KADA's Jason Wilson and Sarah Bishop deliver all the information you need to be ready for our District Meetings, coming to a city near you in October! Register today: https://kyada.com/districtmeetings/

KADA Vice President Sarah Bishop sits down with Stephanie Riddle to talk all things electronic registration and title- from getting started for new users to tips and tricks for improving efficiency for those already onboard.

Lauren Bailey of ComplyAuto joins KADA VP Sarah Bishop to preview our Kentucky Dealer University virtual class: Keys to OSHA Compliance on September 16 at 10 AM To register for the class click here: https://web.kyada.com/atlas/events/kdu-osha-keys-to-compliance-virtual-class-4107/register

On this episode of Kentucky Horsepower, we chatted with Larry Hourcle, who will be leading our Kentucky Dealer University virtual class on Monday August 11. We'll be going "Back To School with NADA" and this podcast offers a sneak preview about the topics we'll be discussing in the world of fixed operations! You can register here to join our virtual class:  https://web.kyada.co...

Congressman Andy Barr joins Kentucky Horsepower to talk trade policy,  consumer choice, and the economic impact of the "Big Beautiful Bill."

Tabatha Clemons of CHAMP Titles joins KADA's Sarah Bishop to talk all things electronic registration and title! If you aren't yet using KyELT, now is the time to start! Reach out to Zach Newsom (znewsom@vitu.com) or Stephanie Riddle (sriddle@vitu.com) of Vitu, which handles the dealer side of the transaction, to get started!

Kevin Tynan of the Presidio Group joins KADA to talk about the "Big Beautiful Bill" enacted by Congress and signed by President Trump last week, including its implications on the automotive retail space.

With our 2025 KADA Family Convention just around the corner, we sat down to talk how to get to the island and helpful tips for during your stay! Tune in to hear about the property, dress code, weather, and activities at The Grand Hotel and on Mackinac Island!

With our 2025 KADA Family Convention just around the corner, we sat down to talk the agenda, venue, activities on the island, speakers and more! If you haven't already signed up, hurry and register today, as our KADA hotel block closes next week!  Tune in to learn more about: - Activities on the island - How to get there - Agenda and speakers - Our Fabulous 50s and Garden Parties

In the midst of our upcoming KADA Legal Workshop, we sat down with two of the lawyers who will be presenting at our event: Joel Nagle of Stoll Keenon Ogden and Megan U'Sellis of Fisher Phillips. They're giving us a sneak peek at some of the topics you can expect to hear about at our workshop on Thursday, May 8th, from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the Frankfort Country Club . Tune in to hear upd...