AADA sets dates for key dealership policy meetings
Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) chairman Terry Keating and AADA chief David Blackhall will conduct a series of “Special Town Hall Meetings” in all major cities in March.
Ballarat Isuzu honoured as brand’s top dealership
The Isuzu Dealer of the Year award has been taken out by Ballarat Isuzu at the company’s national dealer meeting.
Coastline BMW wins BMW Dealer of the Year award
The Sunshine Coast's Coastline BMW dealership has been crowned 2016 Australian BMW Dealer of the Year. The dealership, based at its showroom on Nicklin Way in Currimundi, was recognised for its "dedicated staff and high achievements throughout 2016".
Three brands report growth
Just three top 10 car brands achieved positive sales growth in February, according to VFACTS figures. Subaru reported a total of 3746 units sold, which is an increase of 5.9% for the month.
Plug-in hybrid MINI Cooper coming to Australia
The first ever electric-drive MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 model range will arrive in Australia in 2017. Unveiled officially for the first time in Europe at the weekend, the electric-drive/plug-in hybrid MINI will go on sale overseas mid-year.
Top car dealer groups welcome ASIC decision
Both leading Australian car dealer groups, Automotive Holdings Group (AHG) and AP Eagers, are upbeat despite a ban on flex commissions.
ASIC bans flex commissions in car finance market
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission says it will prohibit 'flex commissions' in the car finance market. The prohibition will still allow lenders to pay other types of commissions to car dealers.
PSA Group to buy GM’s Opel brand
France's PSA Group is set to announce a deal to buy Opel from General Motors after striking an agreement with the US carmaker.
Mercedes-Benz Vans awards best dealerships
Mercedes-Benz Vans has named its top dealers and staff of 2016. The awards recognised the sales, service and parts components of the business.
SUV sales overtake passenger cars for first time ever
February 2017 will be remembered as the month when SUV sales overtook passenger cars for the first time on a monthly basis, according to the official VFACTS sales figures. VFACTS figures show that SUVs totalled 35,497 sales during February to record a 39.9% share of total industry sales.