The year 2017 marked a pivotal moment for the Australian automotive industry with the closure of Holden’s manufacturing plant in Elizabeth, South Australia While this was a bittersweet farewell, the..

As vehicles age, the balance between dealership and aftermarket workshop servicing shifts significantly Understanding these trends is crucial for service providers to make informed decisions about when and how to..

Electric vehicles (EVs) are making waves on Australian roads, reflecting a global trend towards greener transportation With a surge in new EV models and supportive government policies, the automotive industry..

The skills shortage is an ever-evolving issue, and research has an important role to play in tackling the problem The Australian automotive sector is facing a significant skills shortage, with..

In recent years, Australia’s automotive aftermarket has experienced a significant transformation, but the years ahead are likely to see as much change again With an increasing variety of vehicles entering..

Australian households are looking ahead with cautious eyes according to the latest Fifth Quadrant Consumer Sentiment research, with cost-of-living pressures set to squeeze household budgets even tighter Negative sentiment is..

When it comes to vehicle sales trends, we’ve historically focused on the new car market due to readily available and reliable sales updates, explains Fifth Quadrant While the used car..

We are well into 2024, and workshops should be reviewing their plans for the year ahead – in this article, Fifth Quadrant provides insights into the latest data to assist..

In this article, Fifth Quadrant takes a look at car usage post the pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has left its mark on many aspects of our lives, with travel one..

In this article, Fifth Quadrant takes a look at data sharing and how your customers feel about it Data sharing is a hot topic right now, with consumers and businesses..