1+ week, 7+ hour ago   (367+ words) The annual industry snapshot found 49 per cent of businesses nominated price-sensitive customers and cost pressures as a major issue, while 45 per cent reported difficulty finding good staff. Despite the pressures, the report paints a broadly resilient picture of the automotive…...

2+ week, 7+ hour ago   (368+ words) The NSW Government has appointed eight members to the refreshed board, which provides independent strategic advice to the Minister on skills, training and workforce challenges. Dr Michele Bruniges AO has been appointed chair. Bruniges previously completed the NSW Review of…...

2+ week, 7+ hour ago   (346+ words) The ACCC action relates to alleged breaches of the Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Information Sharing Scheme, with MTAA arguing the proceedings send an important message that the right to repair framework must be supported by effective compliance and enforcement....

3+ week, 1+ hour ago   (507+ words) Paint & Panel caught up with the pair at Sydney Automotive Paint and Equipment’s Condell Park headquarters, where some of the companies that have supported their training gathered to give them a send-off. Shedden, from Parramatta Smash Repairs, will represent Australia…...

3+ week, 5+ hour ago   (404+ words) The company recorded revenue of $1.039 billion for the year ended June 30, up 2.5 per cent from $1.014 billion in FY25. Statutory net profit after tax reached $7.7 million, representing a $13.8 million turnaround from the previous year’s $6.2 million loss. Normalised pre-AASB 16 EBITDA increased 8.6 per cent…...

3+ week, 5+ hour ago   (393+ words) The mandatory scheme, introduced in 2022, is designed to ensure independent automotive repairers can access the service and repair information they need from vehicle manufacturers. VACC said the ACCC enforcement action sent an important signal that manufacturers’ obligations under the scheme…...