Repco sponsors supercars team
Repco and DJR Team Penske signed a multi-year sponsorship agreement that sees the parts supplier become a partner of the Shell V-Power Racing Team. The team races in the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship.
More states join Takata rego ban
Tasmania, Queensland and Northern Territory have joined the push to stop registering Takata- airbag affected vehicles that haven’t been fixed. South Australia announced a ban on the registrations last week. The more dangerous alpha airbags have been a particular target.
Uber’s transport future
Uber's vision for the future of transport has been outlined at the company’s Elevate Asia Pacific Expo in Tokyo. A journey planner is one of the key features that was highlighted at the conference.
Dealers encouraged to distribute new information sheet
A new car fact sheet outlining consumers’ legal rights has been produced by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) so they are better informed during the purchasing process.
More muscle for new car dealers under Labor?
There will be a more balanced relationship between car dealers and manufacturers if Labor reclaims power at the next election, the party says.
AADA backs ACCC’s unfair contract terms comments
The Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) is welcoming calls for thresholds governing unfair contract terms to be revisited.
Sell-out AADA convention ready to roll
The sold-out Australian Automotive Dealer Association Convention and Expo 2018 on the Gold Coast is almost here. It takes place at the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre from September 3-5.
Motor vehicle finance arm lifts Cash Converter’s profit
The success of Cash Converters International’s motor vehicle finance business GLA has pushed the company’s full-year after tax profit to $22.5 million That’s a gain of 9.1%.
AP Eagers lifts half-yearly profit
Prominent car and truck dealer AP Eagers’ half-yearly after tax profit has risen 8.8% to $53.7 million. That’s compared with $49.3 million last year, while overall revenue was 2.09 billion – up 3%.
New car dealers welcome prime minister Morrison
Scott Morrison’s appointment as prime minister has been welcomed by the Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA).