It’s a watch…it’s a bracelet… no wait, it’s the Tread, from Leatherman! If you’re a guy who just loves to tinker, this all new offering from Leatherman is going to blow your socks off. Deceptively stylish, plenty of guys might…
As dealership profitability declines, Dealers are coming under increased scrutiny from manufacturers and financiers, who routinely compare actual performance to industry benchmarks. Using benchmarks to measure performance should assist in drawing accurate conclusions; however BDO is concerned that the integrity…
Improved vehicle safety is just one part of The National Road Safety Strategy that’s been designed to lower the number of accidents on our roads. An Australian Transport Council (ATC) initiative, The National Road Safety Strategy (NRSS) is an agreed…
Social media conjures all kinds of reactions from business owners, including Dealers – but it’s those with an ‘anti-social’ outlook who are being left behind. Do you remember when the term social media first started to gain popularity? As is…
This year MTAA Super, the industry-superannuation fund for the motor trades and allied industries, celebrates 25 years of operation. Like any major Fund, MTAA Super has experienced its ups and downs, but overall , it celebrates 25 years in an…
ACROSS: 2. Sunbeam, 6. Herbie, 8. Mini, 9. Dodge, 10. Lincoln, 11. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, 12. Gran Torino, 13. Ferrari, 15. Kitt. DOWN: 1. Dodge, 3. Aston Martin, 4. Pontiac, 5. De Lorean, 7. Flintmobile, 13. Fatboy, 14. Alpine.
For the first time in history, the AADA will make NADA University available to Australian Dealers in a recently approved landmark agreement. Australian dealerships will have a new and outstanding opportunity to increase their knowledge and add valuable skills to…
CROSSWORD ANSWERS FROM JULY/AUGUST 2014 ISSUE: ACROSS: 3. Johns, 4. MPS, 8. Stingray, 9. Hemi, 10. Mitsubishi, 12. Weatherill, 18. Juke, 19. Viper, 20. Whitlam. DOWN: 1. Maloo, 2. Mustang, 5. Porsche, 6. Customline, 7. Eight, 11. Brougham, 13. Alabama,…
On the eve of his retirement from running one of Australia’s biggest family-owned and operated dealerships, Michael Tynan still has strong views on the state of the Australian retail auto industry and its future. When did you start your business…