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National and State Dealer Representative Bodies Sign MoU
The Motor Trade Association of Western Australia (MTA WA), the Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (VACC), and the Tasmanian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (TACC) have agreed to sign a Memorandum…

Used Car Sales Surge in March Despite Listings Slump
The March 2025 edition of the Automotive Insights Report (AIR), powered by data from AutoGrab, reveals a robust 14.8 per cent increase in used car sales, with 200,566 vehicles changing…

AADA Welcomes Budget Measures for Franchised New Car Dealers
The peak body representing franchised new car Dealers has welcomed the release of the 2025-26 Federal Budget tonight. “Tonight’s Budget measures to extend protections from Unfair Trading Practices and Unfair…

Holden Dealers Handed Devastating Judgement in Supreme Court
The Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) has expressed disappointment with the decision handed down in the Supreme Court of Victoria today which found that General Motors did not breach its…

Government Responds to AADA Call to Protect Australian Automotive Dealers
The Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) welcomes today’s Federal Government announcement to strengthen protections for new car and truck franchisees. The Government has committed to extending protections against unfair trading…

AADA Response to Government’s Announcement on Unfair Trading Practice Protections
The Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) acknowledges today’s announcement by the Albanese Government regarding the extension of unfair trading practice protections to small businesses. “Extending these protections to small businesses…

2025 AADA Convention & Expo – Registrations Open Soon
The Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) is pleased to announce that registrations for the 2025 AADA Convention & Expo will open on Monday 17 March 2025. This premier event, set…

Used Car Sales Bounce Back As Supply Tightens
The February 2025 edition of the Automotive Insights Report (AIR) shows a modest rebound in used car sales. Using data supplied by AutoGrab, February’s AIR saw sales rise 2.2 per…

Used Car Supply Grows, But Sales Continue to Decline
The January 2025 edition of the Automotive Insight Report (AIR) highlights a shift in the Australian used car market, with supply increasing by 3.4 per cent to 333,386 listings, reversing…

Used Car Market Growth Slows After Strong 2024 – Cautious Outlook for 2025
The Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA), in partnership with AutoGrab, has released the 2024 Year That Was Automotive Insights Report (AIR), providing a comprehensive analysis of the Australian used car…