Luck favours the prepared.
Which is why the Australian Automotive Dealer Association wants to see all dealer principals, sales managers and directors of franchised new car retailers at the 2019 Dealer Convention in Melbourne this month. We’ve got a preview of that.
Also in the September issue of AutoTalk, we hear from a low-volume dealer who calls out governments and their behaviour toward dealers, saying it’s “stealing”.
We chat with BMW as it brings the new X4 M and X3 M to market with a dusty welcome.
There’s been a new precedent set for how insurance companies treat consumers and body repairers, while the Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce warns industry engineers about potential legislation that could cost them.
We reveal Fujitsu has been offering safer and more ergonomic equipment fit-out solutions for state police vehicle fleets for 10 years, much to car brands’ disinterest – until now.
And a Greenpeace supporting journalist thinks carmakers could be stopped from advertising their carbon dioxide and nitrogen dioxide emitting vehicles the way cigarette marketing was banned.
Plus, dealers and brands alike stare down the barrel of an 18-month sales deficit as the latest VFACTS sales data is dissected.
Have a great weekend.
Scott Murray
Editor
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