Media Releases
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…
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…