Claim by leading Honda dealer that termination cost it $22 million is now under consideration...
Regulations, News
19th March 2024
Angle Edge’s dealer program explores lifting finance conversion while waiting for cars to arrive
Chinese EV car maker declares its strong support for Option B under NVES
Hope that message is getting through as minister says he “hoovering up” good suggestions
The Beep car pricing site to help buyers will also become a vital tool for industry analysts
Four months in and hacked company is still sorting through the damage to 100,000 customers
Sign of things to come here as US discounting lowers EV resale values by 30% in a year
AADA/AutoGrab report shows Australian used car market is offering wide selection
Critics fear NVES price rises will stop consumers from updating to better technology
Shepparton’ gets Daimler truck centre, adds to Tristar’s Canberra, Albury and Wagga centres
Claim by leading Honda dealer that termination cost it $22 million is now under consideration
12th March 2024
Dealers to benefit as Carly offers month-on-month trials for buyers ‘sitting on the fence’
$88 billion Toronto-based software group buys into Australia via purchase of Auto-IT
Given the gravity of the proposed changes, car importers were denied a reasonable lead time
Strong global sales, including Australia, pay for JLR corporate rejig
After a year of steady prices, Cox notes a subtle lift in used-car prices
New home for Audi and Cupra in burgeoning Essendon Fields auto development
Polestar and Mattel collaborate to launch Hot Wheels 2024 Design Contest
Second EV deal with Chinese brands for Eagers national dealership network
Fashion support to debut Audi’s entry-level Q4
8th March 2024
Updated: EV brand says it cannot continue to fund an organisation working against its best interests
EV leader says FCAI is misleading public on future vehicle prices that “could stall sales”
5th March 2024
ACCC seeks court order for alleged failure to provide accurate descriptions of cars on sale
US clean air and energy policy expert flies to Australia to brief dealers on NVES issues
Dealers back revised franchise agreement as JLR aims to put focus back on customer
An EV survey by AADA has revealed SUVs will dominate sales, but cars to fall off a cliff
Donington Auctions also gets record price for Victorian custom numerical number plate
Could a modest one-time premium protect buyers and financiers from unexpected adversity?...
Management Workshop, News
Survey reveals 44 per cent of dealers reporting cars with wound-back odometers...
News, Regulations
CEO tells convention that their surveys are showing buyers are going soft on EV intentions...
Market Reports, News
Tips for developing omni-channel dealership based on Sime Darby’s SD Motor website...
Angle Auto Finance data reveals buyers are increasingly comfortable with getting loans online...
Call to return to ‘push’ market to ensure consistent and ongoing sales
Overcoming rate sensitivity is a struggle for many business managers
Outlook stronger as RPM improves efficiencies, expands fleet business
Car retailers requests virtually snubbed by review to government leaving dealers dismayed
Mahindra dips its toes into the Aussie sport sponsorship arena
Macarthur showrooms bought for $27m from Greg Oakman
New building for Mitsubishi, Hyundai and RAM to take dealership into the next 75 years
Research predicts 615 dealerships and 400,000 in volume is heavily exposed to new rules
The swing to used cars has caught the industry by surprise. Here is where to find them
With so many working from home, the relationship with car buyers is moving online
Buyers seek car loans at record levels as dealers see subscriptions as new source of funding
12th March 2024
Try before you buy for EV shoppers
Dealers to benefit as Carly offers month-on-month trials for buyers ‘sitting on the fence’