Media Releases
Australia’s Cars Getting Older – Fleet Renewal Needed
The industry body representing new car Dealers has called on the Government to focus on renewing our vehicle fleet as new data shows the age of our fleet is falling…
Dealers Welcome ACCC Intervention in GM Negotiations
The peak body representing new car Dealers has welcomed the ACCC’s intervention in General Motors’ negotiations with Australian car Dealers. “There is a sense of relief among Holden Dealers and…
Treatment of Holden Dealers Demonstrates Need for Regulation
The peak body representing new car Dealers strongly supports Senator James McGrath’s statement in the Senate calling out General Motors’ poor treatment of local Australian car Dealers. “The COVID-19 crisis…
New Car Sales Fall to Record Lows
New car sales figures released for the month of April represent the lowest number of cars sold in a month in 26 years and the biggest monthly decline on record….
Depressed New Car Sales Only the Beginning
New car sales figures released for the month of March are the worst monthly result in more than a decade but only serve as an indicator of the hardship Dealers…
Honda Announcement of Dealer Cuts Lacks Compassion
Today marks another sad day for many of Australia’s franchised new car Dealers with the news that Honda will be significantly cutting its Dealer network. “Our thoughts are with those…
Dealers Welcome Measures to Stimulate The Australian Economy
The peak body representing Australia’s franchised new car Dealers welcomes the Government’s measures to stimulate the Australian economy. “The new car market has been in recession for almost two years…
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….