Reaction from industry stakeholders to the passage of the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) Bill through the Federal Parliament into legislation has been mainly positive. This legislation provides the framework for Australia's automotive industry to transition to a low and zero-emission future.
The Australian Automotive Dealers Association (AADA) has welcomed the 24-25 Federal Budget allocation of $60 million for the dealer charging fund and $3 million to implement the government’s responses to the review of the franchising code of conduct.
The Automotive Insights Report data for April shows the market for used cars in Australia is stabilising with a steady decline in supply and demand holding firm.
The Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) notes the Government’s response to the Independent Review of the Franchising Code of Conduct, which has agreed, or agreed in principle, to all of Dr Schaper’s 23 recommendations.
The Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) welcomes the announcement that the New Energy Apprenticeships Program will now include the automotive sector.
In spite of the disruptive Easter Holiday break, Australia has posted an impressive used car sales result for March, according to the Automotive Insights Report released by AutoGrab and the Australian Automotive Dealers Association (AADA).
A new report prepared for the Australian Automotive Dealer Association by Energetics outlines the task of rolling out electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Australia’s new car dealerships.Energetics’ analysis found that the investment needed in charging infrastructure is estimated to exceed $1 billion for franchised new car dealers in Australia.“The cost of chargers and associated network upgrades is significant, but dealers understand the importance of investing in this infrastructure and their role in educating customers on EVs,” says AADA chief executive James Voortman.“New car dealerships will be at the forefront of rolling out EV chargers as manufacturers require them to install chargers in their showrooms and service departments as part of their franchise agreements.”“Many consumers considering taking the leap and buying a new EV are looking for their dealer to provide education about the vehicle and the charging experience.
The Australian Automotive Dealer Association acknowledges the progress made by the government on the NVES but remains conscious of the challenges facing its members.“This is not the vehicle emissions standard the industry has asked for, but we recognise that the Government has listened to the industry, made significant changes to its original policy, and is seeking to strike a balance between the needs of competing interests,” said AADA chief executive James Voortman.“We welcome the revision of the LCV headline targets, the re-categorisation of the body-on-frame SUVs into the LCV category, and the commitment to provide $60 million to boost EV charging at Australian dealerships.
The Automotive Insights Report (AIR) for used car sales in February 2024 has been released by the Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) in conjunction with AutoGrab.
The Australian Automotive Dealer Association has called on the Government to renovate its New Vehicle Efficiency Standard proposal or risk higher vehicle prices and lack of consumer choice. The AADA Submission has highlighted the current proposal's limitations and suggested policy changes.