CEO Message No. 83
6th February, 2023
I returned from Dallas this week where I was attending the 2023 NADA Show, the preeminent conference for all involved in the new car retail industry. Each year the AADA leads a study tour to the event and after a two-year enforced absence, we were happy to take a group of around 80 people on
CEO Message No. 82
5th December, 2022
As we reflect on 2022 from a AADA perspective, it has been another successful year. Most importantly, it has been a good year for the industry as strong demand for vehicles has persisted. A new Labor Government was elected in May, and with it a number of changes in priorities at the federal level. State
CEO Message No. 81
4th November, 2022
Disappointingly, the issue of grey imports is once again on the Federal Government’s agenda. On this occasion, it is being flagged as part of the Albanese Government’s consultations on the National Electric Vehicle Strategy (NEVS) with questions around whether importing used EVs will help Australia boost its supply of EVs. The AADA has used our
CEO Message No. 80
5th October, 2022
Earlier this month I was invited to present at a conference in Barcelona held by CECRA, the organisation representing European Dealer Councils. The conference afforded me the opportunity to speak with European Dealers, but I also had the pleasure of spending time with friends from the North American Dealer Association and the Canadian Automotive Dealer
CEO Message No. 79
5th September, 2022
The new Government has been in place for a number of months and the Ministerial team and their offices are now firmly in place. We always encourage franchised new car Dealers to engage with their local members and when possible Ministers relevant to our industry, but I often have members ask exactly who the people