THE Australian Automotive Dealer Association and the Motor Trades Association of Australia have signed an agreement to formalise a working relationship to present a coordinated and united voice.

The two automotive bodies said the agreement strengthened national collaboration “at a time of unprecedented change in the automotive industry”.

AADA CEO James Voortman and MTAA interim executive director Peter Jones

The memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the AADA and MTAA, signed last week,  “formalises the strong working relationship between our organisations and provides a framework for closer cooperation on policy development, advocacy and industry engagement”.

MTAA interim executive director Peter Jones said the agreement represented a logical next step in strengthening national collaboration.

AADA CEO James Voortman said collaboration between key industry bodies was critical as the sector navigates new technologies, evolving regulations and changing market dynamics.

They said that by working more closely together, MTAA and AADA aim to ensure Australia’s automotive industry has a strong and coordinated voice.