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Dealers Welcome Consultation On National Electric Vehicle Strategy
The peak body representing new car Dealers welcomes the announcement by the Federal Government that it will consult on the establishment of a national electric vehicle strategy. “The AADA looks…
Vehicle Emissions Standards Should Be Appropriate For Australia
The automotive industry supports the need for a vehicle emissions standard but restricting the sale of internal combustion engine vehicles by 2035 is a risky approach for Australia and its…
Automotive Organisations Reach a Historic Agreement on National Fleet Transition
Australia’s peak National, State and Territory automotive representative organisations have reached a historic agreement at an Industry Summit on critical positions and pathways to achieve the considered and practical transition…
Dealers Welcome ACT ZEV Progress But Remain Wary of 2035 ICE Phase Out
The peak body representing franchised new car Dealers notes the official release of the ACT Government’s Zero Emissions Vehicles Strategy 2022-30. AADA acknowledges the strategy contains a number of good…
ACT Ban of ICE Vehicles Bad for Consumers and Industry
The peak body representing franchised new car Dealers is concerned over reports the ACT Government will ban internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles by 2035. “We have serious concerns that this…
Dealers Ready for New Vehicle Information Sharing Regulations
The Motor Vehicle Information Scheme (MVIS) comes into effect as of tomorrow, 1 July 2022, allowing independent repairers the option of purchasing vehicle service and repair information from car Manufacturers…
Automotive Apprentice Survey Results
In an industry first, the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA), the Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) and the Motor Trades Association of Queensland (MTA Queensland), have joined forces to address…
Fuel Relief Welcome but Structural Reform of Auto Taxes Needed
The peak body representing franchised new car Dealers has welcomed the Federal Budget’s provision of fuel tax relief but called on the Government to commit to structural tax reform in…
Dealers Welcome Stronger Franchising Penalties
The peak body representing franchised new car Dealers has welcomed the Morrison Government’s announcement of increased penalties for breaches of the Franchising Code of Conduct. “Stronger penalties in conjunction with…
2022 AADA Convention & Expo Delayed to 2-3 June 2022
The Australian Automotive Dealer Association’s 2022 Convention & Expo at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre has been rescheduled until Thursday 2 and Friday 3 June 2022. The decision to…