Media Releases
Inquiry to Hear From Australia’s Dealers in Need for Protection
The Senate Inquiry into the Regulation of the Relationship between car Manufacturers and car Dealers in Australia will hold public hearings today. Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) CEO, James Voortman,…
ACCC Class Exemption Welcome News for Franchised New Car Dealers
The ACCC has today announced its decision to allow franchisees to collectively negotiate with car Manufacturers without ACCC approval. This is a welcome and important development for franchised new car…
New Car Dealers Welcome Budget Recovery Measures
The peak body representing franchised new car Dealers has welcomed today’s Budget as an important step in driving the recovery in the automotive industry and the wider economy. “We hope…
New Car Dealers Welcome Lending Reforms
The peak body representing Australia’s franchised new car Dealers has welcomed the Government’s lending reforms which will free up credit and boost the economic recovery. “These reforms are sensible and…
AADA Welcomes Inquiry Into Dealer/Manufacturer Relations
The peak body representing Australia’s franchised new car Dealers has welcomed today’s announcement by members of the Senate Education and Employment Committee calling for a full inquiry into the relationship…
AADA 2020 Moving Forward
The AADA National Dealer Convention & Expo is excited to announce “AADA 2020 Moving Forward”, a virtual AADA Convention & Expo event that will deliver the valuable insights and benefits…
Plunge in New Car Sales Continues
New car sales figures released today indicate an alarming decrease in sales of 28.8% for the month, the worst August result in 23 years and the 29th month in a…
ASIC Intervention Risks Further Damaging Automotive Industry
The Australian Automotive Dealer Association’s submission to ASIC’s proposed intervention order on the sale of automotive add-on insurance and warranty products has expressed concern that the intervention will further harm…
General Motors’ New Australian Company Rises From the Ashes of Holden
The peak body representing new car Dealers has expressed concern over General Motors’ (GM) announcement that it will be launching a new vehicle brand. “The launch of GMSV poses many…
New Car Dealers Welcome Changes to JobKeeper 2.0
The peak body representing new car Dealers has welcomed the Government’s changes to the JobKeeper 2.0 program. “The changes announced today will provide car retailers and their employees in Victoria…