Labor will introduce Automotive Franchise Code
A Shorten Labor Government would grant AADA’s wish and implement an industry-specific Automotive Franchise Code of Conduct, Shadow Assistant Treasurer Dr Andrew…
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TELL A STORY – MAKE A POINT! MAKE A POINT – TELL A STORY!
In the first of a new series, thanks to legendary Fixed Operations Consultant, Lloyd Schiller, of LloydSchiller.com, and Brooke Samples of Profit Blueprints, we look at how you can use stories to motivate your staff and improve your sales and…
WE ARE STARTING TO MAKE OUR PRESENCE FELT IN CANBERRA
Twelve months ago, few people in the political circles of Australia knew anything about the Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA). The irony is, of course, that the destiny of the automotive industry was – and still is – in the…
INCENTIVISE FOR PROFIT, NOT TURNOVER
In a time when cost management is at the forefront of most dealership managers’ minds, is it worth revisiting traditional commission structures in order to align employees’ interests with those of the business? With employee costs representing the largest expense…
AUTOSPORTS GROUP BUYS BMW MELBOURNE
Autosports Group Limited Melbourne has bought BMW Group Australia’s factory-owned dealerships including BMW Melbourne, Mini Garage Melbourne and BMW Body Shop. The $22 million purchase will be completed in the final three months of the year under the proviso that…
PLENTY OF CHANGES FOR THE 2017 V8 RACING SEASON BUT ARE THEY WHAT THE SPORT NEEDS?
The phenomenally successful Clipsal opening race event in Adelaide will kick off with lots of changes for teams and drivers, but is there enough coming from the V8 Series organisers? The 3-5 March Adelaide excitement will again see 26 cars…
FAIR GO: AADA RESPONDS TO ACCC INSURERS CARTEL AUTHORISATION APPLICATION
AADA believes dealers are the unfair targets of an insurance cartel’s bid to cap commissions. We have responded to an application to the ACCC by a group of insurance companies that want to be able to limit commissions and other…
ACCC Delivers Report on Unfair Contracts – How it affects Dealers
On 10 November 2016, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) released its report of common unfair contract terms identified in a number of industries. While the ACCC’s report did not specifically consider motor vehicle dealer agreements, it did consider…
DEALER INCENTIVES AND DICK SMITH ELECTRICAL
Much has been written about the recent failure of Dick Smith, particularly with reference to the value and accounting treatment of supplier rebates. If you are not familiar with what has been reported, Dick Smith’s management has been criticised for…
CONVENTION TOPIC: AUSTRALIAN CONSUMER LAW REVIEW CONSIDERS SUBMISSIONS
The Federal Government is reviewing submissions into the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) review, with an interim report due to be released in the second half of the year. Conducted by Consumer Affairs Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ), the review began…