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AAAA and Messe Frankfurt in aftermarket deal

The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) will promote six key Automechanika trade fairs of strategic interest to Australian aftermarket businesses, following the signing of an international cooperation agreement with Messe Frankfurt, the global operator of 13 major international automotive trade fairs.AAAA executive director Stuart Charity says this strategic partnership with the world leading automotive trade fair brand will deliver benefits to association members who exhibit or visit the Frankfurt, Dubai, Shanghai, Johannesburg, Moscow and New Delhi Automechanika trade fairs, while assisting Messe Frankfurt to significantly raise the profile of the Automechanika brand and key fairs in the Australian market."This agreement presents AAAA members with significant opportunities to more readily access expanding international markets," says Charity.

Mini wins Motor mag’s 2013 ‘bang for bucks’ award

The limited edition Mini John Cooper Works GP has been hailed as the best performance car under $100,000 in Motor magazine’s annual 'Bang for your Bucks' awards.The race-bred Mini proved its race track credibility with one judge describing it as the “most talented Bang winner in ages”, while another dubbed it the “best Mini I’ve ever driven, especially on a track.”The Mini JCW GP arrived in Australia earlier this year and has received a positive reception from the general public and motoring media alike, topped off by claiming the BFYB award.

$5000 to $9800 haircut for VF Commodore

Holden has significantly increased the value of Commodore with new features and reduced RRP's across the VF sedan and Sportwagon range, by between $5000 and $9800.Launching a simplified line-up, Holden has created the Evoke nameplate, a new entry level car for the range.With an RRP of $34,990, Evoke comes standard with auto park assist for parallel and right angle parking, as well as front and rear parking sensors and a rear view camera.

DealerTalk: Understanding why people buy cars

Understanding the “why buy” motivations in potential buyers can have a major influence on the methods your dealership may use to entice these buyers to buy from you and not from the dealership down the street.Recently I viewed a number of YouTube videos presented by Simon Senek, a motivational speaker, Columbia professor of communications and author of 'The Golden Circle' and 'Start with Why'.

Holden records second biggest ever loss

Holden has announced its 2012 financial results, recording a net loss of $152.8 million, it's first loss in three years and the second biggest on record.

Consumer confidence slides

Consumer confidence has plunged to 113.6 (down 5.3pts since April 27/28, 2013), according to the weekly Roy Morgan confidence poll.In other concerning poll results for the retail auto industry, less Australians (36%, down 6%) expect to be ‘better off’ financially over the next 12 months (the lowest since August 11/12, 2012) - while 13% (down 1%) expect their family to be ‘worse off’ financially.The confidence level is the lowest since mid-November 2012 after prime minister Julia Gillard announced a $12 billion budget deficit and medicare levy increase for NDIS Confidence is, however, 3.3pts higher than at the same time a year ago when it was 110.3 (May 5/6, 2012).

Nissan launches ‘clear the lot’ sale

Nissan has announced a number of retail offers on four of its most popular models.Effective until the end of June, Nissan is offering attractive drive-away and finance deals for specific grades of its Pulsar Sedan, Dualis, X-Trail and Navara model ranges, as follows:* Nissan Pulsar Sedan ST manual: now available from $49 per week with 2.9% p.a.

New Accord here in June

Honda's all new Accord will be available in dealerships across the country from June 2, priced from $31,490 (MLP).Stephen Collins, Honda Australia director says the launch of the Accord is another step forward in a year of new product and increasing sales.