In the wake of the decision by General Motors’ (GM) to withdraw from the Australian market, AADA has expressed concern over the company’s announcement that it will be launching a new vehicle brand. “The launch of General Motors Special Vehicles…
A feature of the annual AADA National Dealer Convention is the Expo, and with this year’s online “AADA 2020 Moving Forward” we will present a comprehensive “Virtual Expo” of vendors’ products and services in an engaging expo hub. The AADA…
AADA is thrilled to announce automotive industry veteran David “Macca” McCarthy will host the “AADA 2020 Moving Forward” virtual Convention & Expo event. Now a Consultant and Industry Expert with Civic Financial Communications, David has a huge passion for the…
In a profound shift for our industry, the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the transition to digital vehicle sales and heightened the importance of effective virtual showrooms. In this not-to-be-missed keynote research presentation on the behaviour of car buyers, Autotrader and…
AADA 2020 Moving Forward will include a series of feature sessions, delivering high quality content on subjects of importance to the retail automotive industry. In “The Automotive Code – Lessons From Holden”, AADA CEO, James Voortman, and Labor Senator, Deborah…
AADA CEO James Voortman has led a chorus of criticism of the way General Motors has handled the Holden brand’s withdrawal from the Australian market, testifying before a Senate Inquiry last month. On Monday 3 August, the Senate Committee conducting…
May 2020 VFACTS arrived in all its expected ugliness – but with a few surprises both positive and negative. The accompanying chart shows which franchises won or lost – although perhaps given the COVID-19 crisis it’s more a case of…
AADA congratulates Cairns Holden Dealer, Richard Ireland, and Gold Coast automotive royalty, Rebecca Frizelle, after they were both awarded the Order of Australia (OAM) in the latest Queen’s Birthday honours. Mr Ireland received the honour for his service to the…
The global COVID-19 pandemic and associated enforced shutdown has changed the way we live and work, at least in the short-term. Wherever possible, people are working from home, meetings are being conducted by Zoom, and a business meeting in a…
The AADA Board and Secretariat welcomes Tyson Sutton as the newly elected Western Australia Board Director. Tyson Sutton has been Managing Director for the Regent Motors Group in WA since 2007. The Group is comprised of 12 vehicle franchises. Prior…