In spite of challenging conditions dealer sentiment remains high
The release of the fifth Cox Automotive Australia Dealer Sentiment Index (CAADSI) reveals Australian automotive dealers have rated business conditions amongst the best yet.
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Vehicle emissions standards should be appropriate for Australia: AADA
The automotive industry supports the need for a vehicle emissions standard but restricting the sale of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles by 2035 is a risky approach for Australia and its unique circumstances.
Automotive organisations reach agreement on national fleet transition
The professional bodies representing the Australian automotive ecosystem have reached agreement on critical positions and pathways to achieve the transition and electrification of the nation’s motor vehicle fleet. The organisations which met for a summit include the Australian Automotive Dealers Association (AADA), the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), the Motor Trades Association of Australia and five of its state members, the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association, and the National Automotive Leasing and Salary Packaging Association (NALSPA). Representing the sector that make, sell, distribute, provide novated leasing, service, repair, supply aftermarket parts, components, and accessories, dismantle, recycle, and trains automotive professionals, the professional bodies have agreed to more than 25 principles including: Embracing the electrification of the Australian motor vehicle fleet.Mandating CO2 targets, not Electric Vehicles (EV) targets.Supporting the Federal Government in developing a National Zero and Low Emission Vehicle (ZLEV) Electrification Transition Strategy.Considering the entire registered vehicle fleet and the needs and requirements of Australians who own and operate them.Maintaining the safety, security, service, repair, and efficiency of the legacy Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) fleet.Opposing the introduction of bans that limit consumer choice and remove options for meeting car owners' needs and Australia's emission reduction targets.Ensuring Government targets and milestones are Federally led (or at least nationally consistent), are realistic, supported by facts and sound data, and applied to an Australian context.
Dealers remain wary of ACT 2035 ICE phase-out
Franchised new car dealers have welcomed the official release of the ACT Government’s Zero Emissions Vehicles Strategy 2022-30 but remain concerned about the proposed ban on internal combustion engine vehicles (ICE) from 2035.
Industry bodies release automotive apprentice survey findings
In a first for the Australian automotive sector, three professional industry bodies joined forces to commission a survey of apprentices to better understand their current and further career pathways.
AADA chair asks the big dealer questions
Chair David Blackhall summarised the mission of the board of the Australian Automotive Dealers’ Association at the 2022 convention. This is an abridged version of his opening remarks.
EVs, dealers and Australia: The big picture
Electric vehicles have been a contentious topic for the Australian automotive industry. Some industry experts convened a panel at the Australian Automotive Dealers’ Association conference and expo in Brisbane to discuss the sector.
Video: Voortman opens AADA convention
The Australian Automotive Dealer Association chief executive James Voortman opened the 2022 AADA Expo and Convention in Brisbane with an update to the membership on the policy and advocacy work the association has done in for the past twelve months.
Conference panel to discuss used imports
The subject of used imported cars will be one of the topics raised in an industry panel discussion at the Australian Automotive Dealers Association Expo and Convention on June 3 at 3pm (AEST) 5pm (NZST). Australia’s new car dealers sell more than 900,000 used cars every year.
New car dealers call for structural tax reform
Australia’s franchised new car dealers have welcomed the Federal Budget’s provision of fuel tax relief but are calling on the Government to commit to structural tax reform in the automotive industry.“While today’s Budget responds to the current cost-of-living pressures being experienced by so many car owners, we desperately need a national plan for the major changes facing the automotive industry,” Australian Automotive Dealers Association chief executive James Voortman says.
