Online used-car market takes on new player as stock and margins shrink, prices soar...
Dealerships, News
24th May 2022
Discussions centre on digital marketing budgets, the future of F&I and industry advocacy
23rd May 2022
Eight months on and DSM takes heavy toll; but some products are doing better than others
22nd May 2022
Partnership now out to seven years as Wallabies wear the Land Rover logo until 2024
Connected vehicle firm partners with RACV’s Intelematics on the internet of things
Shares in Renault Russia to go to city of Moscow; AvtoVAZ goes to science institute
Japan takes cautious step to full EV in Japan with lease-only option for Toyota’s SUV
21st May 2022
Investors eye essential services property sector for yield and long-term growth
UK’s Cazoo accumulates billion dollar loss and admits it “can’t guarantee future profitability”
Nick Politis signs binding agreement to sell his Canberra dealerships to biggest dealer group
Semiconductors, war and COVID lockdowns hit profits despite record new-car order books
Online used-car market takes on new player as stock and margins shrink, prices soar
17th May 2022
EV and used car issues to lead the agenda in live panel sessions at AADA convention
15th May 2022
Suzuki takes on Storm for another year to become longest premium partner
A century of supporting Australian motorists to be captured in TV ads
Samsung out as Renault gains access to China and Geely looks to the US
Huge inventory of manufacturing equipment up for grabs as Iveco ceases local manufacture
Trucks set new record but van sales slump
Promises centre on training through TAFE and universities as a panacea to skills shortage
Hyundai: Energy security critical in ‘home-grown’ fuel source for future transport needs
Rivian dives another 22% as Ford bales out and early investors move to clear their exposure
11th May 2022
Car-maker refutes claims that its agency model affects dealer profitability
8th May 2022
Lotus adds new production centre to its $174m redevelopment as it builds its last petrol car
EVs coming but Europe battles to find sustainable energy
New technology a boon to rural households and EV owners
Partnership gives consumers and dealers integrated advice and finance options
Ford mirrors GM with revenue rise and profit slump as Rivian crashes the party
Dealers say Mercedes-Benz is getting a national sales network ‘for nothing’...
AAAA predicts busy new year for members as it sets its Expo date for 2022...
News, Parts
Money to be made by exiting a lease early but commentators warn of the pitfalls...
Management Workshop, Market Reports, News
Empower your sales team with customer can-do to offset a decade of disruption...
Dealerships, Management Workshop, News
Court says records on agency model dating from to 2016 must be shown to Astoria/Tynan...
Nurturing customer relationships still paramount to dealer success
Dealerships sitting on a precipice of monumental change
If your dealership structure includes trusts, you may need to review the rules
More cars under subscription and trend to high-value vehicles
EVs an important issue for the auto industry but subsidies not the answer
Prospect of $2 billion payout has OEMs rushing for their lawyers to check their exposure
Wayne Pearson tells dealers to keep their primary focus on selling cars; including parallel imports
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
21st May 2022
Carma on $104m used car trail
Online used-car market takes on new player as stock and margins shrink, prices soar