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AADA Skills Shortage Survey
The AADA recently conducted a member survey which revealed, that almost every new car Dealer is suffering from a shortage of skilled technicians in their workshops. The survey, which received…
Obituary Col Crawford
Col Crawford, an industry legend from Sydney’s northern beaches passed away on Monday 24 May 2021. Mr Crawford’s family-owned and operated Col Crawford Motors was founded 54 years ago and…
Webinar: Making Sense of the Automotive Franchising Reforms
Following the Government’s release of the amended franchising regulations on 31 May, we now have the full detail of the changes which will take effect from 1 July 2021. On…
AADA Gala Dinner 2020
On 22 April 2021, the AADA hosted a special Gala Dinner for Dealer members and Industry stakeholders in Sydney’s Tattersalls Club. The well attended event offered a great opportunity to…
AADA Magazine – April 2021
The quarterly updated and published July edition of the Automotive Dealer Magazine is now available and can be accessed online. This edition is packed with news and features providing crucial…
Talking Automotive Podcast with James Voortman – How the AADA Empowers the Dealer Network
In “Talking Automotive” with Mark and John” Ep 29, Mark Palavestra and John Sinclair talk to AADA CEO James Voortman CEO about the Australian Automotive Dealer Association and the services…
BDO: 2021 NADA Conference Review
The 2021 National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) conference took place in February, albeit via virtual delivery because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite this, the conference saw automotive leaders from around…
AADA Consumer Survey
The AADA has recently conducted a study to understand the perspectives and preferences of new car buyers when purchasing a vehicle and interacting with new car Dealers. The AADA also…
Dealer/Manufacturer Relations Senate Inquiry – Final Report
On 18 March 2021, the Senate Committee conducting the Inquiry Into the Relationship between Car Dealers and Manufacturers delivered its final report. This was a long running inquiry which began…
Changes to Automotive Franchising Laws
AADA members would by now be aware of an announcement on 12 March 2021, by the Prime Minister Scott Morrison and former Family and Small Business Minister Michaelia Cash about…