The Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (VACC) has launched its reimagined 2023 industry recognition program under the banner of Automotive Industry Awards (AIA). “The new Automotive Industry Awards now incorporates the awards programs run individually for Victorian and Tasmanian members.
The Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (VACC) is congratulating the Andrews Labor Government on its victory in the 2022 Victorian state election.
The Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (VACC) and its Tasmanian arm, TACC, have a new-look board which is headed by a new president.
The Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (VACC) has launched a new marketing campaign designed to tackle the automotive industry’s critical labour crisis.
The National Skills Commission has released its annual priority list – the Priority Skilled Migration Occupation List (PMSOL) acknowledging that trade positions across the automotive industry are in critically short supply.
Automotive industry bodies have welcomed the Albanese Labor Government’s release of a discussion paper that captures the critical issues to be addressed in a national electric vehicle (EV) strategic plan.
The Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (VACC) has launched its 2022 state election manifesto for the incoming government to consider. It is titled: Fully Charged: The automotive industry’s policy priorities for the next Victorian state government.
Fully Charged: The automotive industry’s policy priorities for the next Victorian state government is the Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (VACC) 2022 state election manifesto.
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.
The call for a lemon car ombudsman is a waste of government funds according to the Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (VACC).