VACC questions land tax surge
WEB GoAutoNews Premium, 14 Sep 2019
Auto businesses urged to outline the impact of land taxes on their bottom line
VICTORIAN businesses are being crippled by enormous increases in land tax that in some cases have rocketed by more than 100 per cent within the past 12 months, according to...
VACC exec McKenna on state ‘tax’ council
WEB GoAutoNews Premium, 14 Sep 2019
VACC wins seat on Victorian government’s tax council as land tax becomes major issue
THE Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC) has strengthened its relationship with the Andrews government with the appointment this month of VACC LMCT policy...
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Auto Talk, 05 Sep 2019
Which is why the Australian Automotive Dealer Association wants to see all dealer principals, sales managers and directors of franchised new car retailers at the 2019 Dealer Convention in Melbourne this month. We’ve got a preview of that.
Also in the...
Chisholm TAFE and VACC training alliance
paintandpanel.com.au, 30 Aug 2019
Automotive training has just received a significant boost with the Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC) and Chisholm Institute signing a memorandum of understanding today.
From next year, the two organisations will cooperate in providing...
Auto training giants join forces to boost sector
Blogs, 27 Aug 2019
Automotive training has just received a significant boost with the Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC) and Chisholm Institute signing a Memorandum of Understanding.
From next year, the two organisations will cooperate in providing long-term tr...
AFCA gives Aussie motorists back the right to choose their repairer
Mozo, 27 Aug 2019
So your car is out of commission after an accident and you have to find another mode of transport to get to work or pick up your kids from school. That inconvenience is stressful and time-consuming enough - and now your car insurer has refused the...
Property sales and leasing transactions wrap
australianpropertyjournal.com.au, 25 Aug 2019
A WRAP up of commercial property, development site sales and leasing transactions across Australia.IndustrialWesley Ct, Burwood East, VIC
Singapore-listed Wing Tai Holdings has acquired the 10,000 sqm data centre for $50 million from a private...
Engineer’s Bill lacks industry consultation | TRANSPORT NEWS
powertorque.com.au, 22 Aug 2019
Individual engineers in Victoria will be forced to pay exorbitant mandatory registration fees if a new proposed Bill is adopted by the Parliament of Victoria.
The Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC), on behalf of its Commercial Vehicle...
Landmark ruling puts ‘choice’ back into motorists’ hands
The National Collision Repairer, 19 Aug 2019
Australian motorists have been given a significant boost with the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) recently enforcing genuine choice
in motor vehicle insurance policies, instructing a car insurer to use a motorist’s choice of repairer,...
Professional engineers bill remains under-studied
transporttalk.com.au, 19 Aug 2019
The Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce is warning the automotive industry about the lack of consultation for the state government’s proposed Professional Engineers Registration Bill.
The proposed PERB legislation aims to establish a registrar...
Professional engineers bill remains under-studied
Auto Talk, 19 Aug 2019
The Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce is warning the automotive industry about the lack of consultation for the state government’s proposed Professional Engineers Registration Bill.
The proposed PERB legislation aims to establish a registrar...
Landmark ruling on choice of repairer
paintandpanel.com.au, 18 Aug 2019
Australian motorists have been given a significant boost with the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) recently enforcing genuine choice
in motor vehicle insurance policies, the body instructing a car insurer to use a motorist’s choice of...
Government promises fairer car retailing
Motoring.com.au, 15 Aug 2019
But lobby groups argue it won't be that simple
The federal government has committed to reforming the automotive retail sector in Australia, hot on the heels of a call from consumer advocate Choice for car companies to implement a 60-day refund measure...
Government promises fairer car retailing
Carsales.com.au, 15 Aug 2019
But lobby groups argue it won't be that simple
The federal government has committed to reforming the automotive retail sector in Australia, hot on the heels of a call from consumer advocate Choice for car companies to implement a 60-day refund measure...
Ballarat dealer says current model ‘unsustainable’
Auto Talk, 01 Aug 2019
Carworks dealer principal Carl Morandi says the economic conditions his and other franchised dealerships are forced to operate under are ‘unsustainable’.
Morandi tells AutoTalk this week the financial constraints placed on the dealer business model...
Fox’s classic car collection moved out
docklandsnews.com.au, 31 Jul 2019
By Sean CarTrucking giant Lindsay Fox’s classic car collection in the historic Queen’s Warehouse has been stored away for up to four years and the building left vacant, while remediation of the adjacent site takes place.
The Fox Classic Car Collection...
Panellists announced for the Capricorn "Futures Collide" Conference
The National Collision Repairer, 30 Jun 2019
Just under one month remains before the inaugural “Futures Collide” Collision Repair Conference takes place at the Novotel Melbourne-on-Collins on Saturday August 10.
There is still time for collision repairers from across Australia and New Zealand...
Capricorn conference speakers announced
paintandpanel.com.au, 22 Jul 2019
Just under one month remains before the inaugural “Futures Collide” Collision Repair Conference takes place at the centrally located Novotel Melbourne On Collins on Saturday August 10.
There is still time for collision repairers from Victoria, across...
Motorcycle veteran’s blunt critique of industry
motorbikewriter.com, 12 Jul 2019
Retired and honoured motorcycle industry veteran Stuart Strickland has delivered blunt criticism of the industry and the dictators who make motorcycle businesses “unsaleable”.
His comments are part of an exclusive, wide-ranging and quite blunt critiqu...
HM Gem Engines celebrates HM Gem Engines celebrates
Big Rigs, 09 Jul 2019
CITY of Greater Dandenong business HM Gem Engines has been awarded Best Engine Reconditioner (large business), in the prestigious Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce Industry Awards.
Thirty-six elite businesses and business people were announced...
Hauling in the Awards | TRANSPORT NEWS
powertorque.com.au, 05 Jul 2019
Complete Body Craft (Rutherglen, Victoria) is celebrating its second consecutive year award win for the Best Heavy Haulage Tow Operator (Statewide) at the annual gala dinner and awards night organised by the Victorian Automobile Chamber of...
HM Gem Engines wins elite industry award | TRANSPORT NEWS
powertorque.com.au, 05 Jul 2019
City of Greater Dandenong business, HM Gem Engines has been awarded Best Engine Reconditioner (large business), in the prestigious 2019 VACC Industry Awards.
The awards recognised 36 elite businesses and business people and are dedicated to the...
High honour for Cranbourne auto business
Star Community, 04 Jul 2019
Robert and Michelle Friend with their trophy for Best Auto Electrical in the 2019 VACC Industry Awards.
By Danielle Kutchel
Cranbourne Auto Electrical & Mechanical has been crowned Best Auto Electrical in the 2019 VACC Industry Awards.
On Saturday...
VACC wins duty relief
GoAuto, 01 Jul 2019
Vic govt accepts that lifting stamp duty on cars already ordered was unfair to buyers
THE Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce ( VACC) has pulled off a major victory for its LMCT new- and used-car dealers, with the state treasurer accepting...
Matt McIntosh and team at Echuca-Moama's service
riverineherald.com.au, 03 Jul 2019
ECHUCA Service Centre and Echuca 4X4 was crowned the best in the business at the 2019 VACC industry awards last month.
The business took out the category of best mechanical, light vehicle and was among 36 Victorian businesses and owners in the...
Matt McIntosh and team at Echuca-Moama's service
riverineherald.com.au, 03 Jul 2019
ECHUCA Service Centre and Echuca 4X4 was crowned the best in the business at the 2019 VACC industry awards last month.
The business took out the category of best mechanical, light vehicle and was among 36 Victorian businesses and owners in the...
Matt McIntosh and team at Echuca-Moama's service
campaspenews.com.au, 03 Jul 2019
ECHUCA Service Centre and Echuca 4X4 was crowned the best in the business at the 2019 VACC industry awards last month.
The business took out the category of best mechanical, light vehicle and was among 36 Victorian businesses and owners in the...
Matt McIntosh and team at Echuca-Moama's service
Shepparton News Online, 03 Jul 2019
ECHUCA Service Centre and Echuca 4X4 was crowned the best in the business at the 2019 VACC industry awards last month.
The business took out the category of best mechanical, light vehicle and was among 36 Victorian businesses and owners in the...
Matt McIntosh and team at Echuca-Moama's service
benallaensign.com.au, 03 Jul 2019
ECHUCA Service Centre and Echuca 4X4 was crowned the best in the business at the 2019 VACC industry awards last month.
The business took out the category of best mechanical, light vehicle and was among 36 Victorian businesses and owners in the...
Matt McIntosh and team at Echuca-Moama's service
corowafreepress.com.au, 03 Jul 2019
ECHUCA Service Centre and Echuca 4X4 was crowned the best in the business at the 2019 VACC industry awards last month.
The business took out the category of best mechanical, light vehicle and was among 36 Victorian businesses and owners in the...
Matt McIntosh and team at Echuca-Moama's service
kyfreepress.com.au, 03 Jul 2019
ECHUCA Service Centre and Echuca 4X4 was crowned the best in the business at the 2019 VACC industry awards last month.
The business took out the category of best mechanical, light vehicle and was among 36 Victorian businesses and owners in the...
McCallum is joined by James Talia, state reporter. McCallum says as Tom [Elliott] was adamant during the State Budget, one of the huge losers out of the Budget was those in the market for an electric
3AW, Melbourne, Drive, Nick McCallum, 02 Jul 2019 5:24:18 PM
McCallum is joined by James Talia, state reporter. McCallum says as Tom [Elliott] was adamant during the State Budget, one of the huge losers out of the Budget was those in the market for an electric car. He states as of 1 July, anyone who bought a car over $100,000 is going to be faced with a new tax. He says car dealers argued it was going to drive the number of safe and fuel-efficient vehicles on the road. He states it now appears the State Government amended part of this policy. Talia says the VACC, which is a peak body for the automotive industry in Victoria, is pleased that they have had a hearing from Treasurer Tim Pallas on this. Talia states the Opposition is portraying it as the Government being arrogant. He says Pallas is on holiday.
ENGINE REMANUFACTURER WINS INDUSTRY AWARD
industryupdate.com.au, 02 Jul 2019
HM Gem Engines of Dandenong, Victoria has been awarded Best Engine Reconditioner (large business) at the 2019 VACC Industry Awards. It was one of 36 businesses and business people announced as winners of the premier prize of the Victorian automotive...
VACC wins duty relief
GoAuto, 01 Jul 2019
Vic govt accepts that lifting stamp duty on cars already ordered was unfair to buyers
THE Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC) has pulled off a major victory for its LMCT new- and used-car dealers, with the state treasurer accepting...
VACC 2019 award winners
paintandpanel.com.au, 01 Jul 2019
Thirty-six elite businesses and business people have been announced as winners in the 2019 VACC Industry Awards, the premier prize dedicated to the Victorian automotive industry.
Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC) Chief Executive Officer,...
Carworks takes more honours
GoAuto, 27 Jun 2019
Renault dealer in Ballarat adds to its awards tally with best VACC new-car dealer for 2019
CARWORKS Ballarat Renault has added yet another award to its tally of accolades by winning the Best New Car Dealer award at the recent 2019 VACC Industry...
VACC announces best Victorian auto businesses
Auto Talk, 27 Jun 2019
The finest automotive businesses in Victoria were revealed on June 22.
The 2019 Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC) saw 36 businesses and business people announced as winners in the VACC industry awards, the highest prize dedicated to the...
Interview with Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce CEO Geoff Gwilym. Chvastek reports a motorist has won a VCAT hearing ordering car manufacturer Mitsubishi to refund the cost of his Triton. Chv
ABC Ballarat, Ballarat, Statewide Drive, Nicole Chvastek, 26 Jun 2019 4:17:35 PM
Interview with Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce CEO Geoff Gwilym. Chvastek reports a motorist has won a VCAT hearing ordering car manufacturer Mitsubishi to refund the cost of his Triton. Chvastek notes it's found that the vehicle's fuel consumption figures were higher than advertised. Gwilym explains VCAT has found that the vehicle did not meet expectations of the consumer or the window advertisement. Gwilym mentions Australian Consumer Law helped determine that the motorist be refunded. Gwilym points out there are international standards used for fuel ratings on vehicles. Gwilym believes vehicles should be re-tested in Australia to double check the fuel ratings. He says people should expect some level of variability when it comes to energy ratings on a piece of equipment. Gwilym thinks the issue is likely an individual case rather than a case across all vehicles. Gwilym believes the issue is not for the dealership but for the manufacturer.
VACC celebrates in style at their Industry Awards
The National Collision Repairer, 24 Jun 2019
Over 600 delegates and guests attended Melbourne’s Grand Hyatt Ballroom on Saturday evening, for the Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce’s
Industry Awards and gala event (VIA). Master of Ceremonies, media personality Larry Emdur kicked the evenin...
AADA warns on task force
GoAuto, 27 Jun 2019
Progress but auto industry may be sidelined as government slows on car franchising code
THE federal government may have watered down one of its key election promises made to the automotive industry, raising concerns this week by Australia’s peak...
Honda stalwart retires – again
GoAuto, 25 Jun 2019
Stuart Strickland to step down from consultancy role with VACC and MTAA
STUART Strickland, OAM, who has spent more than 40 years in the motorcycle, power products and marine power industry, is retiring for the second time in his career and will leave...
Best auto businesses announced
c-store.com.au, 25 Jun 2019
Thirty-six elite businesses and business people have been announced as winners in the 2019 VACC Industry Awards, the premier prize dedicated to the Victorian automotive industry.
Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC) Chief Executive Officer,...
Victoria’s best automotive businesses
retailworldmagazine.com.au, 25 Jun 2019
Thirty-six businesses and business people have been announced as winners in the 2019 Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC) Industry Awards, with the premier prize dedicated to the Victorian automotive industry.
Caltex Star Mart in Albert Park...
Victoria’s best automotive businesses recognised
Motoring.com.au, 25 Jun 2019
VACC Industry Awards announced, picking 36 winners from 5500 members
The Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce held its annual VACC Industry Awards at the weekend, recognising the state’s finest automotive businesses.
This year, 36 businesses and...
Victoria’s best automotive businesses recognised
Carsales.com.au, 24 Jun 2019
VACC Industry Awards announced, picking 36 winners from 5500 members
The Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce held its annual VACC Industry Awards at the weekend, recognising the state’s finest automotive businesses.
This year, 36 businesses and...
Stamp duty changes causing confusion
Motoring.com.au, 21 Jun 2019
Uncertainty reigns, government departments are caught on the hop, lobbyists regroup
Automotive lobby groups are already in full PR strike mode, but the Victorian government shows no sign of backing down from its plan to change the way stamp duty is...
No go on tax exemption
GoAuto, 20 Jun 2019
Pallas rejects VACC plea to exempt pre-ordered cars from new super-luxury stamp duty
THE Victorian government has taken a hard line on the issue of charging its new super-luxury stamp duty on new vehicles, refusing to exempt buyers who had already...
VACC seeks luxury tax exemptions for pre-orders
Auto Talk, 14 Jun 2019
Vehicles already pre-ordered through Victoria’s franchised dealer network are the focus of potential luxury car tax exemptions.
The Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce is trying to have new vehicles worth more than $100,000, which were pre-ordered...
Victorian auto super-tax could fall short
GoAuto, 13 Jun 2019
Expectations of a tax windfall to boost state coffers might evaporate with fall in sales
THE desire of the Victorian government to make up for vital lost real estate stamp duty revenues – caused by a slump in real estate sales and values – by raising...