Media Releases
The Automotive Industry is already in Recession and needs Urgent Stimulus
Peak bodies in the automotive sector have called on the Government to deliver much needed stimulus for the depressed industry, now also feeling the associated effects of the COVID-19. “The…
Dealers Support Senate Inquiry Into Holden Withdrawal
The peak body representing Australia’s franchised new car Dealers has welcomed today’s announcement of a Senate Inquiry into the decision by General Motors (GM) to withdraw the Holden brand and…
Holden Closure: Decision Made In Detroit Will Hurt Local Business
Local car Dealers and their employees will bear the brunt of General Motors’ decision to kill off the Holden brand in Australia, highlighting the need for strong Automotive franchising laws….
Closure of Holden Affects 200 Dealers Across Australia
Today marks a sad day for Australia with the news that General Motors (GM) will be retiring the Holden brand this year. “This news will come as a hammer blow…
Automotive Franchising Regulations Need Strengthening
The peak body representing Australia’s franchised new car Dealers has expressed disappointment with the Government’s draft automotive franchising regulations. The regulations are intended to address the major power imbalance between…
AADA Calls on Regulators to Stamp Out False Reporting of Car Sales
Key facts: U.S. regulator Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) clamps down on false reporting practices, Australia should follow suit. Fake sales reporting can adversely impact consumers by eating into new…
New Car Dealers Question Automotive Add-On Insurance Proposals
The peak body representing Australia’s franchised new car Dealers has expressed concern over ASIC’s proposed intervention in the automotive add-on insurance market. ASIC’s proposed intervention comes as the Treasury is…
Franchised Car Dealers Welcome Options to Reform Franchising
The peak body representing Australia’s franchised new car Dealers has welcomed the Government’s release of a draft Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) to address Australia’s franchising system. “There is a clear…
New Car Dealers Make Largest Economic Contribution to Regional Electorates
New car Dealers turnover almost $60 billion worth of sales, they collect billions in government duties and charges and employ more than 58,000 people in electorates across Australia. The Australian…
New Car Dealers Welcome Reforms To Automotive Franchising
The peak body representing franchised new car Dealers has welcomed the Morrison Government’s commitment today to make Australia’s new car retailing industry fairer for Dealers and consumers. “We very much…