The new EverRide battery range for powersport vehicles is now available Leading battery manufacturer Century Batteries recently unveiled its new range of EverRide Powersports batteries which it says combine reliability, innovation, and exceptional performance. Century EverRide replaces the outgoing Katana brand, with every battery in the range sporting an enhanced 18-month warranty. Featuring an extensive range of 42 different battery types, the Century EverRide range is available in Heavy Duty AGM sealed maintenance free (SMF), Hi Performance AGM, Maintenance Free AGM, and Conventional batt ..read more

It is an exciting time in the Australian automotive aftermarket, with our recent State of the Industry update revealing strong growth in the last three years, and more to come Recently I have been proud to present the AAAA’s latest State of the Industry update – created with our market research partners Fifth Quadrant – to our members across the country. Currently there are just under 20 million vehicles (19.7m) in the Australian car parc with an average annual spend of 10 billion dollars on service and repair, with a split of 70 percent consumer vehicles and 30 percent fleet vehicles. This ..read more

2024 marks 50 years since a group of Golden Fleece service station owners, a group of people with a common purpose, set up their own cooperative David Fraser, Group CEO, Capricorn Society Ltd They were very humble beginnings – on several occasions Capricorn almost didn’t make it – and as visionary as our founding fathers were, I am not sure they would ever have expected Capricorn to become what it has. I do think they would be immensely proud of the success Capricorn has enjoyed over the past half a century, and particularly during the last 20 to 30 years where we have built some scale and gr ..read more

The great relationship between the AAAA and Capricorn is delivering for the Australian automotive aftermarket industry If the best relationships are those where the partners are equal, complement each other, and have a shared goal, then the relationship between the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) and Capricorn is a strong one. This year, as Capricorn celebrates its fiftieth anniversary, they have been reflecting on the long and happy collaboration between the two organisations, and all that has been achieved together. AAAA Chief Executive Officer, Stuart Charity, said th ..read more

How government licensing regimes can impact your business Lesley Yates, AAAA Director of Government Relations and Advocacy info@aaaa.com.au There is no doubt that in the right settings and for the right sectors, a licensing system provides consumers with increased confidence, and it increases the reputation and professional standing of the trade. It certainly can feel unfair and even a little insulting that anyone can just “hang out a shingle” and offer services in our sector. Licensing becomes a legitimate barrier to entry, ensuring that businesses are fully qualified to deliver services. Bu ..read more

The company says the name change represents a underscored commitment to the automotive aftermarket industry GUD, a leading name in the Australian automotive aftermarket industry, has announced a significant step forward as it rebrands to Amotiv. “This pivotal change signifies the company’s dedication to the automotive sector, highlighting its commitment to innovation and quality. The rebranding to Amotiv represents a renewed focus on the automotive aftermarket industry,” read a statement released by Amotiv. Amotiv Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Graeme Whickham, said the name ..read more

The festival, which was held in May, was a resounding success The second annual Evolve Auto Festival has been celebrated as a monumental success after being held on May 17 at Sea World on the Gold Coast, exceeding expectations while highlighting the best in automotive innovation and community spirt. The AAAA was on-hand in support of the event alongside other industry leaders such as Capricorn and WorldSkills Australia as well as esteemed partners including ZF, Hella Gutmann, Liqui Moly, MAHLE, Schaeffler, The Garage Network, Sealey Tools, Podium, and Valeo, with these organisations all cont ..read more

The automotive parts and accessories company has revealed its new brand and marketing identity for Australia and New Zealand Repco, a 102-year-old automotive icon, has revitalised its logo, tagline and marketing with a refreshed look and message. The centre-point of Repco’s new identity – the phrase ‘Gets you goin’ – refers to the emotive drive of the company’s many passionate customers and the role Repco plays in invigorating their shared love for cars. “Repco’s new brand line Gets you goin’ has been inspired by our customers,” Repco Chief Executive Officer, Wayne Bryant, said. “Everything ..read more

The first automotive dual trade apprenticeships in Australia have been announced Apprentices can now double their career prospects in a rapidly evolving automotive industry, following a successful application by the Motor Trade Association (MTA) to the South Australian Skills Commission for two new dual trade apprenticeships. The new dual trades, the first automotive dual trades in Australia, combine either a light or heavy vehicle apprenticeship with an automotive electrical apprenticeship. South Australian Minister for Education, Training and Skills, Blair Boyer praised the MTA for its lea ..read more

A recent Automotive CEO Breakfast event showcased the future of Australia’s Automotive industry Shai Terem and Brett Longhurst Bremar proudly hosted an enlightening Automotive CEO Breakfast event at its Keysborough premises recently, bringing together key players from across the automotive sector. This exclusive gathering featured presentations, panel discussions, and round table dialogues which highlighted the dynamic evolution of Australia’s automotive industry. The event kicked off with a compelling presentation by Bremar’s Managing Director, Brett Longhurst, who showcased Bremar’s advance ..read more