Media Releases
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…
Dealers Call for Practical Reforms Ahead of Federal Budget
The Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) has used its 2026–27 Pre-Budget Submission to call for a series of targeted, low-cost reforms to improve efficiency and fairness, and support the transition…
Used EV Market Gains Momentum Amid Rising Fuel Costs
Key Headlines Australia’s used electric vehicle market experienced a sharp and sudden surge in activity during March 2026, coinciding directly with the escalation of the Middle East conflict and the…
Fuel Prices Drive Shift in Buyer Behaviour as Low Emission Vehicle Demand Surges
The Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) says March 2026 new vehicle sales data highlights a clear shift in consumer preferences, with rising fuel prices accelerating demand for electric vehicles. New vehicle…
EU – Australia FTA Delivers on Automotive Tariff Relief but Negotiations Fail on Luxury Car Tax Reform
The Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) has welcomed elements of the newly announced Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Australia and the European Union (EU), but says the deal stops short…
Australia’s New Car Dealers Call on Government to Deliver Promised Protections Against Unfair Trading Practices
The Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) is urging the Albanese Government to honour its election promise by legislating protections for franchised new car dealers and banning unfair trading practices and…
February Automotive Insights: Used Car Demand Holds Firm As Supply Remains Tight
The Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA), in partnership with AutoGrab, has released the February 2026 Automotive Insights Report (AIR), providing a national snapshot of used car sales and listings each…
AADA Welcomes Consultation on Election Commitment to Protect Franchised New Car Dealers
The Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) welcomes the announcement from the Albanese Government to commence consultation to extend the ban on unfair contract terms to all franchisees including our franchised…
January Automotive Insights: Used Car Sales Up, Listings Tighten
The Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA), in partnership with AutoGrab, has released the January 2026 Automotive Insights Report (AIR), a national snapshot of used car sales and listings each month….
Used Car Market Stabilises as Dealers Play a Greater Role
The Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA), in partnership with AutoGrab, has released the Annual 2025 Automotive Insights Report (AIR), providing a comprehensive overview of Australia’s used car market over the…