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We are pleased to share the second edition of the AADA Annual Report, covering the 2024–25 financial year.

This year’s report captures the breadth of the AADA’s work across policy, research, events, and industry engagement. From securing important commitments on franchising and NVES, to expanding initiatives like the Dealer Satisfaction Survey, the report reflects the ongoing effort to support and strengthen Australia’s new car and truck dealer community. Inside you’ll find:

• Outcomes from key advocacy campaigns on franchising and the NVES.
• Expansion of research and insights, including the second Dealer Satisfaction Survey and multiple EV related projects.
• Highlights from our member communications, submissions, and political engagement.
• Coverage of the 2025 AADA Convention & Expo and recognition of our Lifetime Achievement Award winners.

The Annual Report is designed to provide a clear view of the year that was, and the work being done to ensure a strong future for franchised new car and truck dealers.

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The AADA commissioned the Centre for International Economics to undertake analysis of Australia’s past, current and future automotive trading partners, with a particular focus on understanding how the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard impacts automotive dealers (AADA members).

The report reveals that not only is China gaining momentum in supplying vehicles to the Australian market, but they are also on track to become the dominant source of automotive imports from 2035 with 43 per cent of all new vehicles sold coming from China.

The research details how the Australian automotive market has always been in a constant state of flux but this rapid growth of imports from China will fundamentally change the Australian automotive landscape.

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The AADA has today released a new report, ‘New Vehicle Efficiency Standard Impact on Automotive Dealers’. Prepared by the Centre for International Economics, this report comprehensively examines how the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) could affect Australia’s 3,200 franchised new car dealerships.

The key finding of the report was that the introduction of the NVES could cost Australian dealerships anywhere between $1.1 billion and $2.1 billion between 2025 and 2029, depending on how car manufacturers (OEMs) and vehicle importers decide to meet their emissions targets.

 

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AADA is proud to release the 2025 edition of the DealerNomics Automotive Statistics booklet.

DealerNomics 2025 remains an essential resource, offering key insights into the latest automotive industry trends. This year’s edition continues to provide a comprehensive summary of the most relevant data, helping members stay informed in an ever-evolving market.

For 2025, we’ve expanded our coverage to include:

• Analysis of the new vehicle market, combining sales data from multiple sources for a comprehensive view
• For the first time, truck Dealer network performance and economic data
• Used vehicle sales trends
• Australia’s in-service vehicle fleet
• The economic contribution of dealerships
• Dealer network sales performance
• Highlights from our latest consumer sentiment survey on EV adoption
• Motor industry benchmarking insights

 

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The EV & Hybrid Vehicle Wave 3 Insights Report is the third wave of tracking EV sentiments across the community, following similar studies conducted in September 2022 and January 2024, with feedback collected from a sample of 2,000 Australian drivers (representative by age, gender and household location across Australia).

Key findings from the report include:

• The research is the third wave of tracking EV sentiments across the community, following similar studies conducted in September 2022 and January 2024, with feedback collected from a sample of 2,000 Australian drivers (representative by age, gender and household location across Australia).
• Intention to purchase an EV has plateaued with 39 per cent of respondents saying they would consider an EV for their next vehicle – largely unchanged from two years ago.
• Affordability remained the biggest barrier to EV adoption, with 55 per cent of respondents stating that EVs are simply too expensive, however, this has improved from 62 per cent in the first survey in September 2022.
• Economic pressures are influencing buyer behaviour, with 64 per cent of respondents saying they are less willing to pay a premium for an EV due to current cost-of-living challenges. The average price premium consumers are willing to pay for an EV has dropped to just 6 per cent, down from 8 per cent in January 2024.
• Respondents are more likely to consider traditional hybrids (52 per cent) than EVs (39 per cent) or plug-in hybrids (36 per cent).
• While 58 per cent of respondents consider EVs are better for the environment, this has fallen from 67 per cent since early 2024.
• Concerns over EV resale value and repair costs have increased since early 2024, adding to the hesitancy around adoption.
• The trend towards purchasing medium SUVs continues, with 32 per cent of respondents considering this body type for their next vehicle.
• Higher-income households are nearly twice as likely to consider purchasing an EV compared to those on lower incomes.
• Rural households remain significantly less inclined to purchase an EV compared to metro-based households.
• Over the last 10 months support for governments incentivising EVs has reduced from 69 per cent to 62 per cent.
• Support for a fuel efficiency standard is overwhelming, with 78 per cent of respondents supporting the policy.

 

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We are pleased to present the first AADA Annual Report for FY2023-24, highlighting our ongoing efforts to support, advocate for, and represent the new car and truck dealer community amidst changing policy environment and shifting consumer preferences.

 

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AADA is pleased to release the 2024 edition of the Dealernomics Automotive Statistics booklet. Dealernomics Automotive Statistics 2024 is a valuable resource which provides insights into the latest trends in the automotive industry, summarising some of the most relevant and interesting data gathered from various sources.

This year’s extended publication includes input from some of our expert industry partners to bring you an even more comprehensive guide into the state of the industry including:

• various statistics on new and used vehicle sales,
• Australia’s in-service fleet,
• the economic contribution of dealerships,
• the sales performance of each Dealer network,
• taxation in the automotive industry,
• motor industry benchmarking figures, and
• updated results from our consumer sentiment survey on EVs.

 

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The EV & Hybrid Vehicle Wave 2 Insights Report is the second wave of tracking EV sentiments across the community following a similar study conducted in December 2022, collecting feedback from a sample of 2,000 Australian drivers (representative by age, gender and household location across Australia).

Among the survey findings are:

• The proportion of the market open to buying an EV has grown but represents only one in four buyers, as the strongest barrier to considering an EV remains the higher purchase price.
• Two thirds tell us they’re going to keep their current vehicle for longer than initially planned due to cost of living pressures.
• Three in five say that they’re less open to paying more for EVs due to cost of living pressures.
• Respondents open to buying an EV for their main vehicle has grown from 21% in 2022 to 25% in 2024.
• Consumers are more likely to be intending on replacing their main vehicle in the next 3 years (61%, up from 53%).
• The price premium consumers are willing to pay for an EV over a traditional fuel type is 8% up from 6%.
• More than two-thirds believe governments should be incentivising more customers to transition to EVs.
• 57% are not open to an EV due to perception that EVs cost too much, but this is down from 62%.
• 62% of respondents say their next purchase will be a SUV or a Ute.

 

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AADA has gathered data from various sources to create the 2023 edition of the annual Automotive Statistics booklet. AADA Automotive Statistics 2023 is a valuable resource which provides insights into the latest trends in the automotive industry, summarising some of the most relevant and interesting data.

This comprehensive guide contains various statistics on new vehicle sales; Australia’s in-service fleet; the economic contribution of Dealerships; the sales performance of each Dealer network; taxation in the automotive industry; fuel trends of vehicles from 2019-2022 and results of electric vehicle research.

To access your essential summary of the past year in the automotive industry, download the AADA Automotive Statistics 2023 booklet.

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