Dashcam workshop warning
WEB GoAutoNews Premium, 09 Jan 2020
VACC flags concern over dashcam recordings while customer cars are being repaired
UNAUTHORISED recordings of the inside of workshops or business premises by customer cars fitted with dashcams have been raised as a concern by VACC members.
These...
Dutiable value causing issues: VACC
WEB GoAutoNews Premium, 05 Dec 2019
Dealers face further income hits with Victorian government plan to change duty fees
PROPOSED changes by Victoria’s State Revenue Office on how a vehicle’s value is determined for tax purposes has set off alarm bells at the state’s peak dealer body, the...
GOVERNMENT INTRODUCES MANDATORY DATA SHARING
Automotive Dealer Magazine, 04 Dec 2019
In a move that has ramifications for service departments across the country, the Australian Government has announced it will introduce a mandatory data sharing law for service and repair information.
The government announced its decision during a...
Almost 1.2 million cars in Australia now affected by world’s biggest automotive recall for Takata airbags
NEWS.com.au, 21 Nov 2019
ONLY a fraction of the 1.2 million cars on Australia roads with airbags that can spray shrapnel have been fixed, new figures show.
THE number of cars in Australia affected by the world’s biggest automotive recall for deadly airbags that can spray...
Women in auto recruitment guide released
Blogs, 17 Nov 2019
Women in Automotive (WinA), a special interest group of the Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC), has released a business guide to inform and assist decision makers to attract, recruit and retain women in the Australian automotive industry.
The...
Women in auto recruitment guide released
paintandpanel.com.au, 18 Nov 2019
Women in Automotive (WinA), a special interest group of the Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC), has released a business guide to inform and assist decision-makers to attract, recruit and retain women in the Australian automotive...
Women in auto recruitment guide released
The National Collision Repairer, 17 Nov 2019
Women in Automotive (WinA), a special interest group of the Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC), has released a business guide to inform and assist decision makers to attract, recruit and retain women in the Australian automotive...
VACC tackles gender equality
Motoring.com.au, 15 Nov 2019
New e-book advises auto industry how to attract, recruit and retain women
The Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC) has released a practical guide to help Australia’s male-dominated car industry achieve gender balance.
Launched at a sold-ou...
VACC tackles gender equality
Carsales.com.au, 15 Nov 2019
New e-book advises auto industry how to attract, recruit and retain women
The Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC) has released a practical guide to help Australia’s male-dominated car industry achieve gender balance.
Launched at a sold-ou...
Draft franchise statement ‘disappoints’
WEB GoAutoNews Premium, 14 Nov 2019
Specific code of conduct remains vital to protect dealers, say industry bodies
A DRAFT statement from the federal government on franchising shows little regard for problems specific to the motor industry and poorly addresses the need for a separate...
Women in automotive key to effective business
Auto Talk, 14 Nov 2019
The Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce and its advocacy group has published a guide to assist automotive businesses to employ more women.
The Women in Automotive group, established by the VACC 20 years ago, says increasing the diversity of...
Petrol switch to leave 750,000 motorists out of pocket
acapmag.com.au, 12 Nov 2019
UP TO 750,000 drivers in NSW will be forced to pay at least $150 more for petrol each year when the government bans regular unleaded petrol in July.
NSW is the only government in Australia to ban regular unleaded petrol and replace it with fuel blended...
Petrol switch to leave 750,000 motorists out of pocket
The Land Australia, 12 Nov 2019
UP TO 750,000 drivers in NSW will be forced to pay at least $150 more for petrol each year when the government bans regular unleaded petrol in July.
NSW is the only government in Australia to ban regular unleaded petrol and replace it with fuel blende...
Women in Automotive boost
WEB GoAutoNews Premium, 07 Nov 2019
Guide aims to make it easier to get more women employed in the auto industry
THE Australian automotive industry has stated it wants to employ more women but has failed to attract them to apply for roles.
Now there is an easy guide to help women access...
Care needed on ACL
WEB GoAutoNews Premium, 07 Nov 2019
ACCC action against Mazda sparks VACC bulletin to members about dealer obligations
THE peak Victorian automotive industry body, the Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC), has reminded dealers and OEMs of their obligations under the Australian...
New mandatory data sharing law to transform repair industry
paintandpanel.com.au, 04 Nov 2019
In a landmark day for the Australian vehicle service and repair industry, the Australian Government has announced they will introduce a mandatory data sharing law.
To ensure fair competition for small businesses and consumers a mandatory data sharing...
Data sharing gets big tick
WEB GoAutoNews Premium, 03 Nov 2019
Independents to get access to OEM service data but the rules are still to be worked out
THE automotive industry has given its collective thumbs up to the data sharing green light announced last week by the federal government, but all parties agree ther...
New mandatory data sharing law to transform automotive repair industry
The National Collision Repairer, 30 Oct 2019
In a landmark day for the Australian vehicle service and repair industry, the Australian Government has announced they will introduce a mandatory data sharing law.
To ensure fair competition for small businesses and consumers a mandatory data sharing...
VicRoads going private
WEB GoAutoNews Premium, 31 Oct 2019
VACC demands guarantees that privatisation will not cut service or alter fees
The Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC) has put its weight behind plans to privatise part of the state’s transport department but cautions against interference on...
Mandatory Data Sharing Law Locked In For Australia
Body Shop News, 30 Oct 2019
The Australian government has announced that it will introduce a mandatory data sharing law. The data sharing law will allow independent workshops access to all motor vehicle service and repair information for a price.
The Australian Automotive...
Government confirms mandatory automotive data-sharing laws coming
transporttalk.com.au, 30 Oct 2019
The federal government has confirmed a mandatory servicing and repair data-sharing scheme will become law.
Assistant treasurer Michael Sukkar’s office has released a statement confirming the “Coalition Government is committed to progressing the design ...
Mandatory data-sharing to be law
GoAuto, 29 Oct 2019
Win for independent auto repairers as government announces data share scheme
THE federal government has announced it will push ahead with mandatory data-sharing laws in a victory for independent vehicle repairers who have waged a 12-year battle for the...
Government confirms mandatory automotive data-sharing laws coming
Auto Talk, 29 Oct 2019
The federal government has confirmed a mandatory servicing and repair data-sharing scheme will become law.
Assistant treasurer Michael Sukkar’s office has released a statement confirming the “Coalition Government is committed to progressing the design ...
Mandatory Data Sharing Law to be Introduced…independent workshops cheering
unsealed4x4.com.au, 29 Oct 2019
The introduction of mandatory data sharing law will force car makers to share service and repair information with independent workshops.
Australian car owners will soon be able to choose their vehicle repairer knowing they’ll have access to the latest...
New Mandatory Data Sharing Law to Transform Automotive Repair Industry
Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association, 29 Oct 2019
In a landmark day for the Australian vehicle service and repair industry, the Australian Government has today announced they will introduce a mandatory data sharing law.
To ensure fair competition for small businesses and consumers a mandatory data...
Automotive business hollowing out in Melbourne
Auto Talk, 28 Oct 2019
The Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce has sounded a warning that Melbourne’s automotive industry is starting to echo in all the wrong ways.
The chamber has found a fifth of Melbourne’s metropolitan automotive small-medium businesses have closed...
POS: dealers need to prepare
WEB GoAutoNews Premium, 24 Oct 2019
FME Financial Services takes lead in offering ACL coverage for business managers
MANY of Australia’s dealer groups are preparing for a new regime under which all those in the dealership selling finance will have to operate under an Australian credit...
Royal commission could force consumer spending increase
Auto Talk, 14 Oct 2019
New car buyers financing their next new car could be forced into a higher interest rate or to shop overseas if point-of-sale exemptions are made law.
The Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce and Australian Retailers Association are warning the...
VACC supports Women and Leadership Australia scholarships
paintandpanel.com.au, 14 Oct 2019
Women in Automotive (WinA), a special interest group of the Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce, is proud to support Women & Leadership Australia (WLA), as a sponsor of their ‘Elevate Initiative’ – a program designed for women working in the...
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VicRoads is now being asked to suspend the registrations of vehicles with faulty airbags, as over 425,000 cars on the roads are awaiting repairs on their airbags. More than 3 million cars in Australia
Triple M Bendigo, Bendigo, 06:30 Local News, 14 Oct 2019 6:35:03 AM
VicRoads is now being asked to suspend the registrations of vehicles with faulty airbags, as over 425,000 cars on the roads are awaiting repairs on their airbags. More than 3 million cars in Australia already had their airbags replaced. VACC's Geoff Gwilym says people ignoring repair needs could be driving in a death trap.
How will direct importing affect riders?
motorbikewriter.com, 11 Oct 2019
Ducati is the latest manufacturer to announce it will take over the direct import of its bikes into Australia from local company NF Importers next year.
It follows a similar announcement by KTM/Husqvarna earlier this year and Harley-Davidson about 15...
Drivers who ignore airbag recall should have cars pulled off the road, motoring body says
Facebook, 09 Oct 2019
The Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce wants the government to pull the registration of thousands of cars.
Calls for Victorian car registrations to be cancelled for drivers who ignore airbag recall
7news.com.au, 09 Oct 2019
Thursday, 10 October 2019 12:32 am Play Video Airbag scandal could force drivers off the road
Melbourne drivers are facing a radical push to force thousands of cars off the road in the fallout from the Takata airbag scandal.
The Victorian Automobile...
Why electric cars are a disaster for manufacturing jobs
whichcar.com.au, 10 Oct 2019
How EVs are set to change the car-making landscape for better and for worse
Holden bodies in waiting - back when they used to make them in Australia
Consider the powertrain in your car: the engine and related components, such as the transmission,...
From the Archives, 1974: Major stores and unions reject Bankcard
Brisbane Times, 09 Oct 2019
First published in The Age on October 11, 1974
Major stores 'no' to the Bankcard
Melbourne's big department stores yesterday rejected the Bankcard credit system.
An example of the new Bankcard, released in a 1974 trial..
There are no food retailers...
From the Archives, 1974: Major stores and unions reject Bankcard
The Age, 09 Oct 2019
First published in The Age on October 11, 1974
Major stores 'no' to the Bankcard
Melbourne's big department stores yesterday rejected the Bankcard credit system.
An example of the new Bankcard, released in a 1974 trial..
There are no food retailers...
From the Archives, 1974: Major stores and unions reject Bankcard
WA Today, 09 Oct 2019
First published in The Age on October 11, 1974
Major stores 'no' to the Bankcard
Melbourne's big department stores yesterday rejected the Bankcard credit system.
An example of the new Bankcard, released in a 1974 trial..
There are no food retailers...
From the Archives, 1974: Major stores and unions reject Bankcard
Sydney Morning Herald, 09 Oct 2019
First published in The Age on October 11, 1974
Major stores 'no' to the Bankcard
Melbourne's big department stores yesterday rejected the Bankcard credit system.
An example of the new Bankcard, released in a 1974 trial..
There are no food retailers...
Faulty Takata airbags: VicRoads urged to suspend car registrations
3AW, 09 Oct 2019
Victorian drivers could have their car registrations cancelled for failing to get faulty Takata airbags fixed.
Airbags in more than 3 million cars across the country have been replaced, but there are still 425,000 cars at risk, including 20,000...
Takata airbag recall: VicRoads urged to suspend vehicle registrations
Bendigo Advertiser, 09 Oct 2019
THE Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce has called on VicRoads to suspend vehicle registrations for owners ignoring Takata airbag recall notifications.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission issued an urgent safety alert on Friday for...
VACC: VicRoads must block Takata registration
Auto Talk, 08 Oct 2019
The Vitorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce says Victoria’s roads authority must act now to prevent injury or death resulting from a faulty Takata airbag.
The VACC says VicRoads needs to follow other states in blocking re-registration of vehicle VIN...
VACC: VicRoads must block Takata registration
transporttalk.com.au, 08 Oct 2019
The Vitorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce says Victoria’s roads authority must act now to prevent injury or death resulting from a faulty Takata airbag.
The VACC says VicRoads needs to follow other states in blocking re-registration of vehicle VIN...
VACC: technicians programme could fill gaps
transporttalk.com.au, 02 Oct 2019
The Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce says Techs On The Move could be the solution automotive businesses need to solve immediate skills shortages.
With roughly 27,000-30,000 automotive trade job spaces waiting to be filled in Australia’s auto...
SAE-A keeps watch on Engineers Bill
nationaltribune.com.au, 30 Sep 2019
Society of Automotive Engineers - Australasia The Society of Automotive Engineers – Australasia (SAE-A), the Asia Pacific body for mobility engineers, is keeping a close watch on Victoria’s Professional Engineers Registration Bill.
Chairman and CEO...
SAE-A keeps watch on Engineers Bill
miragenews.com, 30 Sep 2019
The Society of Automotive Engineers – Australasia (SAE-A), the Asia Pacific body for mobility engineers, is keeping a close watch on Victoria’s Professional Engineers Registration Bill.
Chairman and CEO Adrian Feeney said the Bill should not have any...
SAE-A keeps watch on Engineers Bill
Medianet, 30 Sep 2019
The Society of Automotive Engineers – Australasia (SAE-A), the Asia Pacific body for mobility engineers, is keeping a close watch on Victoria’s Professional Engineers Registration Bill.
Chairman and CEO Adrian Feeney said the Bill should not have any...
VACC: technicians program could fill gaps
Auto Talk, 26 Sep 2019
The Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce says Techs On The Move could be the solution automotive businesses need to solve immediate skills shortages.
With roughly 27,000-30,000 automotive trade job spaces waiting to be filled in Australia’s auto...
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...
AutoTalk magazine is available for download now!
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...