Dealers welcome stronger franchising penalties
The industry body representing franchised new car dealers has welcomed the Morrison Government’s announcement of increased penalties for breaches of the Franchising Code of Conduct.
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Dealers fire first shot in Mercedes-Benz legal battle
The Australian Mercedes-Benz dealers involved in a $650 million legal action against the brand have formally begun the process by filing a detailed statement of claim in the Victorian Federal Court.
Implementation of right to repair law on track
The inaugural board meeting of the Australian Automotive Service and Repair Authority is a milestone in the implementation of the motor vehicle service and repair information sharing scheme.
Dealers welcome stronger legal indemnification
The Australian Automotive Dealers Association (AADA) has welcomed consultation on options to ensure businesses comply with the consumer guarantee provisions in the Australian Consumer Law (ACL).
Dealer action forces Mercedes-Benz to reveal its hand
Mercedes-Benz has been forced to file an early defence in the $650 million legal action brought against it by Australian dealers. In November, the Federal Court overruled attempts by Mercedes-Benz to delay the court action, forcing the brand to file its defence in December.
Dealers, industry asked to give with no ROI
The Australian Automotive Dealer Association and Automotive Holdings Group have been getting behind charity work in recent weeks.
