Dealer Bulletins

New Vehicle Efficiency Standard Factsheet
In anticipation of the commencement of the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard, the AADA has produced a fact sheet for members to understand key dates, how the NVES will work and…

AIR: November Used Car Sales Figures
The November edition of the Automotive Insight Report (AIR) indicates an ongoing cooling demand for used cars, with sales experiencing a decline of 2.3% to 197,652 compared to last month….

Vital Auto Tech Jobs Recognised in Core Skills Occupation List
On Tuesday the Government released the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), and importantly for the industry, automotive technician occupations of motor mechanic, diesel mechanic and automotive electrician were included in…

Repeal of the Financial Transaction Reports Act
Parliament has recently passed the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) Amendment Bill. In addition to amending the AML/CTF Act, the Bill repeals the Financial Transaction Reports Act 1988 (FTR…

AIR: October Used Car Sales Figures
The Automotive Insight Report (AIR) for October saw another fall in used car sales, dropping by 3.2% to 202,355 compared to last month. Meanwhile, used car listings have grown by…

2025 Women at the Wheel Global Study
AADA encourages all women working in the automotive industry to participate in the Women in Automotive Global Industry Study. The survey will assist in creating a more inclusive and equitable…

AIR: September Used Car Sales Figures
The Automotive Insight Report (AIR) for September shows a modest uptick in used car sales, while used car listings continued to increase continuing a trend of month-on-month increases in listings…

Implementation of Franchising Code Review Recommendations
The Federal Government has opened a consultation seeking views on the exposure draft of the Competition and Consumer (Industry Code‑Franchising) Regulations 2024. The draft regulations remake the Franchising Code of Conduct…

New Car Dealers Seeking Election to the VACC Executive Board
AADA Dealer members in Victoria, who are also members of the VACC, should be aware that the election period for the 2024 VACC Executive Board is set to commence on October…

Dealer and Manufacturer Obligations Under the Australian Consumer Law
The AADA has sought and obtained guidance for Dealers with regard to the obligations Dealers and manufacturers have when handling consumer guarantee claims under the Australian Consumer Law. The attached…