Media Releases
Australians Turn to EVs to Cut Costs as Chinese Brands Continue to Gain Momentum
New AADA research finds cheaper running costs have overtaken environmental concerns as the number one reason Australians would consider an electric vehicle, as Chinese brands continue to gain a larger…
AADA Calls for Merger Regime Exemption for Family-Owned Franchised Dealers
The Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) is calling on Treasury to exempt family-owned and small to medium-sized franchised new car dealership transactions from Australia’s new mandatory merger notification regime following…
Review Finds Australia’s Consumer Laws Are Failing Car Buyers
A new independent review commissioned by the Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) has found that Australia’s consumer law framework is failing both car buyers and franchised new car dealers, leading…
Electrified Vehicles Buck the Trend as Used Car Sales Fall
Key Headlines Australia’s used vehicle market recorded 1.3 million sales in the first half of 2026, down 6.6 per cent compared with the first half of 2025. Year-on-year sales declines…
ACT Budget Delivers Another Blow to Motorists and Business
The Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) has expressed disappointment at the ACT Government’s decision to further increase the cost of purchasing new vehicles, describing the latest changes to motor vehicle…
Used Car Discounts Hit Highest Level Year to Date
Key Headlines Recovering from the weakest month of the year in April, total sales rose to 221,323 in May, broadly in line with January and March. Demand for electrified vehicles…
Australia’s New Car Dealers Welcome Government Progress on Franchising Protections
The Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) welcomes the Albanese Government’s work to honour its election promise to legislate protections for franchised new car dealers by banning unfair trading practices. James…
Federal Budget Shows Importance of Supporting Australia’s Auto Retail Sector
The Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) says the 2026-27 Federal Budget comes at a time of heightened global economic uncertainty, ongoing cost of living pressures and a rapidly changing automotive…
Australians Chase Lower Running Costs in Used Vehicles
Key Headlines Impacts of the Middle East conflict continues to influence buyer priorities. Heightened running cost considerations are pushing purchase decisions towards electrified vehicles. Used hybrid vehicles are the standout…
Dealers Welcome Sensible Changes to the Electric Car Discount
The Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) welcomes the Government’s announcement to adjust the Electric Car Discount ensuring it remains accessible to everyday Australians while substantially improving the Budget in challenging…