Media Releases
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….
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…