Electric vehicle (EV) sales grew over the past year and will continue to do so, with help from the NSW Government’s Electric Vehicle Strategy and nearly $500 million in investment to encourage growth in zero emissions vehicles. The annual report…
The future is electric, that much is clear. Some consumers, like some governments and some Dealers, will be quicker to adapt to that reality than others. AADA put together this visual guide to help you understand what incentives your state…
Background In early 2019, the Consumer sought to purchase a new, premium quality vehicle for work and also, personal use. As driving to various destinations was a significant part of the Consumer’s work, he required a vehicle which had navigation…
The recent decision by the Supreme Court of Victoria to uphold the finding of the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) that Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) and one of its Dealers had deceived and misled a consumer with the…
Due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, the Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) has decided to reschedule the “2021 Future Focused” Convention & Expo to 8-9 March 2022. The COVID-19 pandemic has played havoc with every aspect of life and made it…
Dealers very often invest millions of dollars in acquiring and operating their new car dealerships. They also operate in a very competitive environment in which they compete against a multitude of other brands whilst endeavouring to meet the onerous expectations…
The automotive franchising reforms introduced in July will bring greater fairness to the commercial relations between Australian car Dealers and overseas Manufacturers. The new regulations released as part of significant changes to the Franchising Code of Conduct took effect as…
On 10 August 2021, AADA submitted its response to the Productivity Commission’s Draft Report into Right to Repair. The AADA welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback given the automotive industry is somewhat advanced on the issue. With car Manufacturers obliged…
AADA along with other industry stakeholders, including the FCAI, AAAA, AAA and the MTAA are currently reviewing a draft constitution of the Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Information Sharing Scheme, which will govern the operation and structure of the scheme….
Proposed moves to agency models are a hot topic in our industry, yet many questions remain about how the model will work in practice. The move by some OEMs to a fixed price agency model is by far the most…