Media Releases
Vehicle Emissions Plan Needs Rethink
The Australian Automotive Dealer Association is calling on the Government to renovate its New Vehicle Efficiency Standard proposal or risk higher vehicle prices and lack of consumer choice. The AADA…
New Research Pours Water on Vehicle Fuel Efficiency Standard
New research about car buying intentions underscores the challenges of the Government’s plan to reduce Australia’s light vehicle emissions by 60% in five years. ‘EV & Hybrid Vehicle Wave 2…
Used Car Sales Figures Bounce Back in January
January used car sales figures have been released today in the first monthly edition of the Automotive Insights Report (AIR) for 2024. The January 2024 AIR shows that the average…
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…