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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF AADA ISSUE 17 FEBRUARY 2017 MAKING IT TOUGHER FOR FAKE PARTS MANUFACTURERS AADA ARGUES AGAINST LCT IN PRE-BUDGET SUBMISSION AIG REGULATORY UPDATE MUCH TO LEARN FROM A CENTURY OF NADA ACCC TO DECIDE ADD-ON INSURANCE LIMITATIONS www.automotivedealer.com.au PRINT POST 100019106 Planning for a super future Matthew Webster, 45 has a long way to go before he hangs up his hat, but is easily able to picture his retirement years. He plans to grey nomad it around retirement than any previous generation, “Extra super contributions can be Australia in a caravan with his wife, once thanks to changing work patterns and particularly important for people in casual he convinces her that it will be a lot increased life expectancy. or part time employment as well as those more fun than she expects. who’ve needed to take career breaks to Leeanne Turner, CEO of MTAA Super raise a family or care for sick or elderly Matt has spent his career in the motor mentions “As people start drawing relatives.” trades and is well on the way to ensuring closer to the 60-mark, they begin to he has enough super to be able to see think more seriously about what they With increasing life expectancy, many the nation in comfort. He started an would like to do in their retirement and Australians could be in retirement for apprenticeship in 1986 at the age of 16 how they will be able to finance it. With over 25 years and may well need to look and now works in an automotive training people living longer, weak interest rates at ways to boost their super such as salary role in NSW. and stricter rules around the age pension, sacrifice contributions and personal these concerns have come to the contributions. He became an MTAA Super member forefront like never before.” when it was first established in 1989. Leeanne shares, “The key is to take Give your super a boost! “I’m really happy I’ve been with MTAA advantage of the compounding nature For ways to give your super a boost Super. It’s the industry super fund for my of superannuation. Super gives the while you’re still working visit trade and has been supporting careers in opportunity not just to grow one’s mtaasuper.com.au/take-control. the automotive industry for over 25 years.” employer and voluntary contributions “I’m still a long way off retirement but I but to grow the investment returns on do think about what I will do when I stop these contributions as well.” working and how I will support myself and my family.” “Small amounts can go a long way. Making extra contributions as little as Matt, like many Australians is not alone $25 per week early in your career can in his concern about life after work. We result in thousands of dollars over a 1300 362 415 can now expect to spend more time in 30+ year working life.” mtaa.super.com.au/take-control This article is issued by Motor Trades Association of Australia Superannuation Fund Pty. Limited (ABN 14 008 650 628, AFSL 238 718) of Level 3, 39 Brisbane Avenue Barton ACT 2600, Trustee of the MTAA Superannuation Fund (ABN 74 559 365 913). Motor Trades Association of Australia Superannuation Fund Pty. Limited has ownership interests in Industry Super Holdings Pty Ltd and Members Equity Bank Limited. The information provided is of a general nature and does not take into account your specific needs or personal situation. You should assess your financial position and personal objectives before making any decision based on this information. We also recommend that you seek advice from a licensed financial adviser. The MTAA Super Product Disclosure Statement (PDS), an important document containing all the information you need to make a decision about MTAA Super, can be obtained by calling MTAA Super on 1300 362 415 or visiting mtaasuper.com.au/handbooks. You should consider the PDS in making a decision. MTAA Super_Editorial_220x297_Take Control_FA_201701.indd 1 31/01/2017 2:42:42 PM WELCOME Australian Automotive Dealer Association CONTENTS ISSUE 17 FEBRUARY 2017 WELCOME From the AADA Chairman .................................................................................................................................. 4 CONTACT AADA From the AADA CEO ........................................................................................................................................... 4 P.O. Box 4530 Eight Mile Plains, QLD 4133 FEATURES World Authorities Making It Tougher For Fake Parts Manufacturers .......................................................5-6 CONTACT AUTOMOTIVE DEALER Volkswagen Emissions Payouts Could Top $60 Billion ................................................................................. 12 Level 1, 350 South Rd Volkswagen Defies Scandal To Become World No. 1 .................................................................................... 13 Hampton East, VIC 3188 Renault The Latest In Emissions Scandal ..................................................................................................... 13 ACCC To Decide On Limitation Of Commissions For Add-On Insurance Products ................................... 14 Issue No.17 FEBRUARY 2017 US To Sell 17 Million In ’17 ............................................................................................................................... 19 US Dealership Staff Well-Paid: Workforce Study .......................................................................................... 19 PUBLISHER: AADA What Does A Trump Presidency Mean For Aussie Dealers? ..................................................................20-21 MANAGING EDITOR: Cox Automotive Merger .................................................................................................................................... 21 Luke Prendergast October: The End Of Australian Auto Manufacturing .................................................................................... 26 Emissions Cuts Could Hit Motorists ................................................................................................................ 27 ART DIRECTOR: Vergil Dela Cruz Efficiency Papers Welcomed ..................................................................................................................... 27-28 Takata Executives Indicted ............................................................................................................................... 28 ADVERTISING MANAGER: Geoff Vine Stinger To Be New Cop Car.............................................................................................................................. 29 [email protected] Vehicles Australia’s Most Valuable Imports ................................................................................................... 29 Mobile: 0413 854 779 New York Court Finds Dealer Targets Unreasonable And Unfair ..........................................................35-36 Dealership Benchmarks Are Set To Change ................................................................................................. 37 PRODUCTION MANAGER: Stace Nagle More Cartel Conduct In The Shipping Of Vehicles ......................................................................................... 38 [email protected] Small Business Cyber Security In Sight On Safer Internet Day.................................................................... 39 Phone (03) 9576 9944 | Fax (03) 9576 7277 Subaru Now Offering Test Drives At Shopping Centres ................................................................................ 39 AUTOMOTIVE DEALER POLICY DELIVERY/CHANGE OF ADDRESS AADA Argues Against LCT In Pre-Budget Submission ...............................................................................6-8 (03) 9576 9944 or AIG Regulatory Update .................................................................................................................................9-11 [email protected] NADA 2017 ....................................................................................................................................................15-18 EDITORIAL [email protected] 2017 AADA CONVENTION & EXPO ..........................................................................................................23 - 25 EDITORIAL & ADVERTISING OFFICE SALES & MARKETING Lvl 1, 350 South Rd, Hampton East, VIC 3188 Solid January Start Follows Industry’s Record Year ..................................................................................... 30 Sales Of German Cars Overtake Australian-Made ........................................................................................ 31 No responsibility is accepted by the publisher Mazda Recognises Outstanding Dealers ........................................................................................................ 31 for the accuracy of information contained Global Record For Sales In 2016 ..................................................................................................................... 32 in advertisements in the Automotive Dealer Sales Managers, Do This One Thing And You Can Guarantee Massive Sales For Your Team .................. 42 magazine. Publication of any advertisement does New Record Year For Sales ............................................................................................................................. 45 not constitute endorsement by the publisher Light Commercial Sales Up In UK Too .......................................................................................................45-46