In this issue Ferntree Gully Nissan in Melbourne celebrates winning yet another global metropolitan dealer award from the parent company.
Renault Australia announces that it will be handing the distribution of its vehicles to the Sydney-based Ateco Group from April 1.
The Australian Automotive Dealers Association says it is concerned that Renault did not consult its franchise dealers before making the announcement and the current voluntary guidelines governing the relationships between OEMs and franchisees are toothless.
We catch up with Chris Christofi at Fairway Motor Traders to discuss how a family-operated business survived the Melbourne pandemic lockdown.
Competition in the online automotive classifieds market is heating up with the launch of Cartopia.com.au offering an alternative solution to dealers and buyers.
New vehicle sales were up 11% in January 2021, and it was also a jump start for new electric vehicles.
The year 2020 ended with another all-time record for used vehicle prices says columnist Michael Brisson
Dealer Solutions recommends four digital advertising channels dealers must use in 2021.
VACC chief executive Geoff Gwilym says meaningful industry-led change is needed in policy work.
Podium says text messaging is integral in managing multiple channel interactions between dealers and customers.
The New Zealand government implements a clean car import standard but not everyone is happy about it.
Cox Automotive Australia and Pentana Solutions have announced they will further integrate their business solutions to provide greater benefits to dealer customers.
All this plus our usual round up of industry statistics, views, and opinion.
Enjoy your reading.
