In this issue, we preview some of the panels, keynote speakers, sponsors, and entertainment at the forthcoming AADA Convention and Expo, held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from July 24 to 25.
It’s dealer awards season again, with Toyota, Mitsubishi, and the Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (VACC) honouring the industry’s highest performers.
Activity in the used car market ramped up before the end of the financial year, and Manheim Auctions reports that supply has never been so strong, thanks to onboarding some new customers and greater fleet disposals.
Toyota has surpassed 100,000 hybrid sales in the last 12 months, and it has announced that the V8 diesel engine in the Land Cruiser 70 will be phased out once current orders are fulfilled.
Chery Australia has recorded more than 10,000 sales since the Chinese marque launched in Australia, and it has announced a captive finance partnership with non-bank lender Allied Credit.
Former BYD Australia executive Scott Maynard has been appointed as the new chief executive for Polestar Australia, replacing Samantha Johnston.
All this plus our usual round up of industry news, views, and monthly statistics.
Enjoy your reading.
