AADA welcomes budget measures for franchised new vehicle retailers
The Australian Automotive Dealers Association has welcomed the release of the 2025-26 Federal Budget.
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IM Presented by MG Motor to debut at Melbourne Motor Show
MG Motor Australia is launching two models from the Chinese luxury electric car brand IM in the local market. The brand will be known in this market as IM presented by MG Motor, and will make its public debut at the upcoming Melbourne Motor Show.
Nissan delivers 250,000th Patrol to the Australian market
The Nissan Patrol has recorded its 250,000th Australian delivery, an achievement made possible by its buyer’s love for travel, towing and adventure.
Bunbury Subaru wins the 2024 Retailer of the Year award
Subaru Australia recently unveiled the winners of its 2024 Retailer of the Year awards at its National Retailer of the Year celebration.
GWM hires former Holden engineer to head local tuning program
Following the announcement that GWM is to embark on a local tuning and engineering program, prominent ride and handling expert, Rob Trubiani will join the company as Product Engineering Manager.
MMAL issues 2025 Federal Election charter
Mitsubishi Motors Australia (MMAL) has published its 2025 Federal Election charter.
Zeekr opens Sydney City showroom
Premium electric vehicle brand, Zeekr, officially opened its Sydney City showroom with a launch event for industry leaders, media, and VIP clients.
Robust result for Porsche in challenging environment
Porsche AG says it ended the 2024 financial year with a robust result in a challenging environment. The tense market situation in China, the delayed global ramp-up of electromobility and disruptions in the supplier network had an impact on earnings and return on sales.Group sales revenue was 40.1 billion euros, a single percentage point below the previous year's figure (40.5 billion euros). Porsche almost entirely compensated for the decline in sales figures.
MTAA: Franchise reform changes the game
The Motor Trades Association says the Federal Government’s announcement to strengthen the Franchising Code of Conduct and extend Unfair Contract Terms and Unfair Trading Practices to all businesses regulated under the Code, is a game changer. Now it includes businesses selling new motor vehicles, motorcycles, farm machinery and tractors as well as franchised motor vehicle repairers. This is an important reform for the automotive industry as it means that any sector regulated by the Code will receive protections from unfair contract terms (UCT) without having to demonstrate that they come within the existing turnover and employee caps that apply to the UCT legislation. Combined with existing Code provisions, such as the requirement to provide a reasonable return on any investment required by a franchisor, MTAA says this is a significant step forward.
New car and truck dealers welcome stronger franchise protections
The Federal Government has committed to extending protections against unfair trading practices and unfair contract terms to all franchisees, including Australian new car and truck Dealers. It has also committed to prioritising work to ensure compliance with the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard at the point of sale, rather than the point of import.
