Media Releases
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Plunge In Loans Risks Auto Recovery
New ABS data released today shows record falls of 37.8 per cent in the value of loan commitments for road vehicles in April. “These figures reflect the plunge in new…
New Car Dealers Welcome Instant Asset Write-Off Extension
The industry body representing new car Dealers has welcomed the extension of the expanded instant asset write-off until the end of the year. “This is very welcome news for car…
New Car Sales Plunge Continues as Credit Dries Up
New car sales figures continue to plunge to record lows as the month of May represents the 26th month of falling sales amid a significant credit crunch. Less than 60,000…
New Car Dealer Regulations First Step, Further Action Urgently Required
The industry body representing new car Dealers acknowledges new automotive franchising regulations but has urged the Government to move urgently to address unresolved issues which allow offshore car Manufacturers to…