Dealer research pours water on fuel efficiency standard
New research about car buying intentions underscores the challenges of the Government’s plan to reduce Australia’s light vehicle emissions by 60% in five years.
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Dealers disappointed with franchise code of conduct review outcome
The Australian Automotive Dealers Association says it is disappointed by the independent review of the Franchising Code of Conduct tabled by the Labor-led Government in Parliament. The review by Dr Michael Schaper makes 23 formal recommendations and 34 implementation suggestions for the Albanese Government to consider.
Australian Mercedes-Benz dealers file appeal
A group of Australian Mercedes-Benz dealers have appealed their $650 million legal action against German parent Mercedes-Benz AG, following the Federal Court decision handed down in August last year.
Video: Australia to set new vehicle efficiency standards
The federal government has released a proposed New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) which has drawn mixed reaction from Australian automotive industry representatives. Public submissions on the proposed standard close at 11.59pm on March 4, 2024.
AIR reports used EV market ‘young and volatile’
The Australian market for used electric vehicles is young and volatile according to the 2023 Automotive Industry Report (AIR) which was compiled by the Australian Automotive Dealers Association (AADA) and AutoGrab.
AADA and AutoGrab release 2023 Automotive Insights Report
The Australian Automotive Dealer Association and AutoGrab have released the first annual Automotive Insights Report (AIR) for the 2023 calendar year.
LCT changes make bad tax worse
The peak body representing franchised new car dealers is disappointed by changes made to the Luxury Car Tax (LCT) in the Mid Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO).
AADA and AutoGrab release first Automotive Insights Report
The first edition of the Automotive Insights Report (AIR) was released to the market on December 13. The report is a joint initiative from the Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) and AutoGrab which will provide data on Australia’s used car market every month.
Franchising review an opportunity to create fairness
The Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA) has lodged a submission in reply to the Federal Government’s 2023 Franchising Code Review.
Dealers welcome code of conduct review appointment
The Australian Automotive Dealer Association welcomes the appointment of Dr Michael Schaper by the minister for small business, Julie Collins MP, as the independent reviewer of the franchising code of conduct.