Media Releases

Media Releases

3rd September, 2020

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…

27th August, 2020

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…

18th August, 2020

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…

7th August, 2020

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…

2nd August, 2020

Senate Inquiry needs to hold General Motors to account

The Senate Inquiry into General Motors’ Holden Operations in Australia will hold public hearings today. Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) CEO, James Voortman, will appear and answer questions on behalf…

3rd July, 2020

Encouraging Car Sales in June But Still a Long Way to Go

New car Dealers are encouraged by June sales figures which show a significant improvement on the May result, however, one good month does not equal a recovery. “This is a…

1st July, 2020

GM Pressure On Holden Dealers Takes Its Toll

General Motors’ (GM) deadline to its Dealers to sign up for its compensation offer has arrived today and many Australian businesses have been left with no choice but to reluctantly accept…

28th June, 2020

Dealer’s Urge GM to Participate in Arbitration

The peak body representing new car Dealers welcomes the Australian Government’s call for General Motors (GM) and Australia’s Holden Dealers to settle their dispute via arbitration. “It is clear that…

24th June, 2020

General Motors Holden has a Debt to Pay to Australian Dealers

The AADA commends Minister Cash, Minister Andrews and Senator McGrath on their call for General Motors (GM) Holden to act in good faith in its treatment of Holden Dealers. The…

19th June, 2020

Dealers Welcome Government’s Call for GM to Act in Good Faith

The AADA welcomes the Australian Government’s call for General Motors Holden to act in good faith towards their Australian Dealers. “Minister Andrews and Minister Cash have made it crystal clear…

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