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Zero interest for KGM SsangYong

South Korean car maker announces special finance and factory bonus offers

China car growth slows

EU tariffs on EVs and slowing domestic demand trim Chinese production outlook

China study tour opens

Auto professional study tour organised by AADA to Auto Shanghai

Essendon breaks records

Australia’s biggest auto precinct at Essendon Fields breaks more sales records

AIR: Used values drop

AADA AIR report shows selling times increase, values down but utes remain popular

Details of EV charging rebate announced

Albanese government reveals how $60 million rebate will work for dealers and repairers

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Thoughts for dealers on EV profits

NVES to drive EV sales. Dealers need to be ready for the effect on the bottom line

Surviving or thriving? Part Two

Consider consumer debt levels and their impact on enquiry and F&I penetration

Surviving or thriving?

Retail structural change in 2025 is a pathway to improved operational performance

Cox: 2025 an ‘interesting ride’

2024 posts new-car record but 2025 will have challenges for dealers, says Cox boss

AIR: Used values drop

AADA AIR report shows selling times increase, values down but utes remain popular

Manheim reports boom sales

Auction volume at four-year high, prices stabilise after two-year decline

Used prices down marginally

Cox reports marginal price drop on strong sales and shrinking inventories

Details of EV charging rebate announced

Albanese government reveals how $60 million rebate will work for dealers and repairers

ADRs under review

Growing EV sales and global car rules trigger a review of Australian Design Rules

Big win for trades

Govt updates occupation list for migration with automotive trades added

Honda to pay Astoria $17.5 million

Court hits Honda for $13.7 million plus $3.8 million in interests plus most costs

Essendon breaks records

Australia’s biggest auto precinct at Essendon Fields breaks more sales records

Details of EV charging rebate announced

Albanese government reveals how $60 million rebate will work for dealers and repairers

Online trio motoring ahead

No secrets as Autotrader Group works hard to promote dealer brands

Splend banks $100m

Rideshare and EV-centric rideshare company wins major investment from equity firm

China study tour opens

Auto professional study tour organised by AADA to Auto Shanghai

Kia serves up love for tennis

Korean brand electrifies Australian Open with 130 EV, hybrid cars for official tennis transport

Zero interest for KGM SsangYong

South Korean car maker announces special finance and factory bonus offers

Karmo is ‘top in car programs’

Karmo say buyout makes it Australia’s biggest car subscription business

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Cloughs launch Cranbourne Mazda

Family opens latest Mazda dealership in Melbourne on greenfield site

Dutton first in auto estate

Essendon Fields opens new industrial development estate

Hunting Goodwill

Courts appear to be legally blind to the concept of the value that is created by a business

Goodwill remains key battleground – AADA

Chairman warns dealers to negotiate hard to retain goodwill and be careful what they sign

Truck boom continues … for now

2024 celebrates the third straight year of truck sales records

Geely enters LCV market

Chinese giant EV player drives into Australia’s light-commercial vehicle market

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Gumtree podcast: Loan demand strong

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