Future shock in the motor industry
Article Abstract:
The Australian motor vehicle industry is faced with uncertainty because of the year 2000 implementation of the goods and services tax (GST), falling used-car prices, and possible changes in consumer buying habits. In July 1999, sales were down 8136 units from July 1998. In 1999, the passenger car market was down 5.3% from 1998. A new car in July 2000 will cost 8.3% less than it does in 1999, but used values will fall 10-12%, affecting trade-in value. However, Toyota Australia plans in 2000 to launch a new six-cylinder vehicle, despite declining market share for such vehicles.
Publication Name: Business Review Weekly
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0727-758X
Year: 1999
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Holden No. 1 again
Article Abstract:
The Australian car industry had forecast a record year in 2001, but the first half of the year has not lived up to promise. The effect of GST has not been so dramatic, but manufacturers are hopeful June will see good sales.
Publication Name: Business Review Weekly
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0727-758X
Year: 2001
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Article Abstract:
Issues are presented concerning the influence which the level of business confidence, currency movements, goods and services taxation and fuel prices has on private and corporate sales in the automobile industry.
Publication Name: Business Review Weekly
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0727-758X
Year: 2001
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