Media Releases
Franchised New Car Dealers Disappointed With Franchising Review Finding
The AADA notes the Albanese Labor Government’s tabling of the Independent Review of the Franchising Code of Conduct in Parliament today. The review by small business expert, Dr Michael Schaper,…
Government’s Preferred Fuel Efficiency Standard Too Far Too Fast
The Australian Automotive Dealer Association notes the release of the Government’s next consultation on a light vehicle fuel efficiency standard. This impact statement is very technical and considers a number…
More Than 2 Million Used Cars Sold in Australia in 2023
The Australian Automotive Dealer Association and AutoGrab are pleased to release the first annual Automotive Insights Report (AIR) – Year That Was for 2023. The data shows that 2,074,535 used…
Holiday Period Sees Used Car Sales Soften in December Automotive Insights Report
The December edition of the Automotive Insights Report (AIR) has been released today. AIR shows that used car trading softened in December compared to the previous month, most likely due…
Luxury Car Tax Changes Make Bad Tax Worse
The peak body representing franchised new car Dealers is disappointed by the changes made to the Luxury Car Tax in today’s MYEFO. From the 2025-26 Financial Year, the definition of…
AADA Welcomes High Court Decision on Fuel Labelling Case
The Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) welcomes the High Courts’ decision today to uphold the appeal in Mitsubishi Motors Australia Ltd & Anor v. Begovic. “This decision is excellent news…
AADA and AutoGrab Release First Automotive Insights Report
The first edition of the Automotive Insights Report (AIR) is live today. AIR is a joint initiative from the Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) and AutoGrab which will provide data…
Strong Supply of EVs Available for Australian Consumers
The Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) is encouraging consumers to take advantage of the ready supply of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) available in showrooms. Dealerships across Australia have indicated that…
AADA Welcomes Appointment of Dr Michael Schaper as Independent Reviewer
The Australian Automotive Dealer Association welcomes the appointment of Dr Michael Schaper by the Minister for Small Business, Housing, and Homelessness, the Hon Julie Collins MP, as the independent reviewer…
New Car Dealers Support Government Review Of Franchising Code Of Conduct
Franchised new car Dealers welcome the announcement by the Minister for Small Business, Housing, and Homelessness, the Hon Julie Collins MP, that a review into the Franchising Code of Conduct…