Time is of the essence. We understand your time is valuable, and we want delegates to get the absolute most they can out of “AADA 2020 Moving Forward”. To that end, the AADA Workshop program will provide an abundance of…
According to data collected across Cox Automotive’s brands in Australia, May showed the first glimpses of recovering new and used vehicle markets as COVID-19 social restrictions begin to lift. With new vehicle sales down 18% in March and a 48%…
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…
For the second time since the COVID-19 lockdown began, Hyundai Australia has increased its warranty extension period to compensate for decreased car use. Hyundai cars that had warranties due to expire between 1 March 2020 and 31 May 2020, had…
The deal for eBay Classifieds Group (eCG) through Gumtree, to acquire CarsGuide Autotrader Media Solutions (CAMS) was finalised in June. To find out more about the acquisition, and what it means for the future of Australia’s automotive industry including how…
Australia’s leading motorsport series has a lot to contend with as it prepares to restart its racing season. With only two races conducted over seven months, and the next not scheduled until 27 June, the organisers face a considerable range…
You are your reputation… at least, almost by definition, you are in the eyes of your customers and potential customers. The Local Consumer Review Survey, conducted by BrightLocal last December, revealed just how important a business’s reputation is. We’ve always…
Nissan has announced it will end sales of two compact cars in Europe and Russia, citing a consumer swing away toward utilities in the segment. It follows General Motors’ announcement it would to cease production of right hand drive vehicles,…
Firstly, I hope that this editorial finds you, your family and your co-workers, safe and well. Record car-shopping activity Australia is a very different place than it was back in March, where social distancing measures, health fears and general uncertainty…
With plans underway for the rebooted AADA National Dealer Convention & Expo we are creating a dynamic and engaging program to meet the new challenges that the COVID-19 crisis has brought to the front of our operational agenda’s. It is…