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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 [email protected] or stop by their NADA booth and grab a ticket to their incredible Thursday night event!

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 started. If you'll be at NADA next week, make sure to stop by the OPENLANE booth (#1511W)  for a chance to win:  an all-inclusive trip to San Jose del Cabo, Mexicoa Napa Valley experiencea trip to Vaila Presidents Cup golf trip; a Kentucky Derby & Bourbon Trail package.

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’s auto dealers. Watch to learn more about David and why he is such an excellent representative of Kentucky dealers. You can also read about David's nomination here: https://www.ally.com/go/tdoy/nominees/david-moore/

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: [email protected]

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 Dominion VUE Net, reach out to Keith Glandon, who can be reached via email at [email protected] or by phone at (304) 543-8271.

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 [email protected]

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.com/atlas/events/kdu-back-to-school-with-nada-virtual-class-4106/register

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