Australian Automotive Dealer Association

08/09/2026

State vs State: The Ford Ranger rules almost everywhere.

The Ford Ranger was Australia's best-selling 1–5-year-old used vehicle in 7 of 8 states and territories in August.

The exception? The ACT, where the Toyota RAV4 pipped the Ranger 27 sales to 19.

The state-by-state numbers reveal some interesting differences in Australia's used car market!

Read the full August used car market analysis: https://www.aada.asn.au/press_release/used-car-market-picks-up-pace-as-vic-edges-nsw-in-state-by-state-growth-race/

08/09/2026

The AADA has congratulated the Albanese Government for expanding the DRIVEN Program to include EV servicing and repair equipment, a change that adopts recommendations put forward by AADA and recognises the significant investments being made by franchised new car dealers to support Australia's transition to electric vehicles.

"Recent record EV sales demonstrate that the transition is happening now. These changes will help dealers meet the challenges of the fastest transition the Australian automotive industry has ever experienced while ensuring motorists continue to have access to safe, high-quality EV sales, servicing and repair facilities," said AADA CEO James Voortman.

Read more: https://www.aada.asn.au/press_release/aada-welcomes-government-investment-in-new-car-dealers/

02/09/2026

Places are filling quickly for NADA Show Orlando 2027.

Early interest in the AADA Study Tour has been very strong, with the Australian delegation already taking shape for 16–20 February 2027.

Join us in Orlando for NADA Show, exclusive AADA events, the International Dealer Exchange, Hilton Orlando accommodation and NADA’s Welcome Reception at Universal Epic Universe.

If you’re thinking about joining us, now is the time.

Download the brochure or register now: https://aadastudytours.com.au/?popup=brochure

18/08/2026

WHAT YOU MISSED | AADA 2026 Convention & Expo

990+ attendees. 67+ Australian and international speakers. 9 live stage sessions. 28 workshops. And an Expo Floor packed with the people, products and services shaping the future of automotive retail.

If you weren’t at the AADA 2026 Convention & Expo, here’s one small final look at what you missed.

A huge thank you to all of our exhibitors who brought the Expo Floor to life. From technology and finance to insurance, compliance, training and everything in between, our exhibitors gave dealers the opportunity to discover new solutions, connect with industry experts and find smarter ways to do business.

And, of course, thank you again once again to everyone who attended, spoke, exhibited, sponsored and helped make the 2026 Convention & Expo the success it was!

10/08/2026

Registrations are now open for the AADA Study Tour to NADA Show Orlando 2027.

From 16–20 February 2027, join Australia’s automotive community in Orlando for five days of global insight, innovation, networking and exclusive experiences built around the world’s premier automotive retail event.

The AADA Study Tour includes:

• Four nights at Hilton Orlando
• NADA Show access
• International Dealer Exchange
• Exclusive AADA events
• NADA’s Welcome Reception at Universal Epic Universe
• Dedicated AADA tour hosts throughout

Early-Bird On-Ground Package: US$4,950 per person.

Discover the Study Tour and secure your place:

👉 https://aadastudytours.com.au/nada-show-2027-orlando-registration/

See what’s next. Bring it home.

Orlando. NADA Show. Epic Universe. Australia's automotive industry. Join the AADA Study Tour from 16–20 February 2027. Registrations are now open.

06/08/2026

Next up in our 2026 Convention & Expo highlights are the Pentana Solutions Expo Live Stage presentations.

The Live Stage was buzzing across both days of the Expo, with packed crowds turning out for all 10 sessions. Attendees heard practical insights from industry experts on topics including customer experience, AI, cybersecurity, EV charging, finance, insurance, transport, service operations and emerging technologies helping dealerships improve efficiency and drive growth.

A big thank you to all of our Live Stage presenters and to Pentana Solutions for supporting this fantastic aspect of the expo floor. It was great to see so many delegates making the most of these informative and highly engaging sessions.

05/08/2026

We're sharing some highlights from last week's 2026 AADA Convention & Expo from Sydney, beginning with our Main Stage sessions.

Across two days, delegates heard from an outstanding lineup of industry leaders and experts covering everything from the future of automotive retail and growing used car operations, to global market challenges, customer retention, leadership, strategy and the opportunities AI presents for dealerships. We also heard from AADA CEO James Voortman on the work the AADA is doing to advocate for franchised new car dealers across Australia.

A huge thank you to all of our speakers, moderators and session sponsors for helping deliver such a valuable program on the main stage! Next up we’ll take a look at the Expo Live Stage Presentations.

05/08/2026

And that’s a wrap for AADA 2026.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at ICC Sydney for two highly successful days of insight, connection and industry momentum.

From the Main Stage and AADA Workshop Program to the AADA Expo, AADA Pentana Solutions Expo Live Stage, catered events and networking functions, AADA 2026 brought Australia’s franchised new car dealer network together to explore the future of automotive retail.

The official AADA 2026 Photo Gallery is now live.

View the gallery and read the event wrap-up here:
https://aadaconvention.com.au/thats-a-wrap-for-aada-2026/

We are also pleased to announce that the 2027 AADA Convention & Expo will be held in Melbourne on Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 July 2027 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Thank you for being part of AADA 2026. We look forward to seeing you in Melbourne for AADA 2027.

31/07/2026

And finally, our third 2026 AADA Lifetime Achievement Award this week went to another regional dealer, Woodleys Motors.

For more than a century, Woodleys has been a cornerstone of the Tamworth community, growing from a small upholstery business into one of regional Australia's leading dealership groups. Across generations, the business has remained committed to innovation, road safety and serving its community.

Congratulations to everyone at Woodley's Motors on this well-deserved recognition and your incredible legacy.

30/07/2026

And that's a wrap on the 2026 AADA Convention & Expo!

There will be plenty more images, highlights and insights to share from our incredible attendees, exhibitors and presenters over the coming days, so stay tuned. There was simply too much to fit into just a few days!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us in Sydney and helped make this year's Convention & Expo a success. Whether you attended, exhibited, presented, sponsored or supported the event behind the scenes, your contribution made this an unforgettable few days of learning and connection for Australia's automotive retail industry.

We look forward to seeing you again next year!