December
20 December - Check the car and drive safely this Christmas and New Year
VACC advises motorists to think ‘safety’ when driving this holiday period...
19 December - VACC welcomes ACCC Petrol Price Inquiry
VACC Executive Director, David Purchase, today welcomed the Report of the ACCC (Australian Competition and Consumer Commission) following its recent Inquiry into petrol pricing in Australia...
13 December - VACC Summer season safety warning
During the holiday season, many people simply load up the family car and head off on the summer trip, blindly assuming the car is up to the job...
11 December - Young drivers lap up VACC Enduro event
The VACC Four Hour Charity Karting Enduro has been hailed a great success...
7 December - Trick My Ride Competition
Young motorists and car enthusiasts have the opportunity to win a $10,000 (inc GST) voucher to spend on their car in the VACC Trick My Ride internet competition...
6 December - VACC warning on monkey bikes
VACC is warning parents against buying ‘monkey bikes’ this Christmas...
5 December - VACC V8 v Karters challenge
The Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce is lending its support to the V8 Stars Karting Charity Challenge this weekend, Saturday December 8 2007, at VACC Park, Todd Road, Port Melbourne...
4 December - VACC congratulates Tony D'Alberto
VACC, the Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce, is delighted to congratulate young Victorian Tony D’Alberto on becoming the 2007 Fujitsu V8 Supercar Series Champion...
November
30 November 2007 - VACC Target 2020 "Future Car' Competition closing soon
There are only two weeks left for entries to the VACC Target 2020 Future Car competition...
29 November 2007 - VACC President calls for further TPA reform
VACC President, Perce Makin, has urged the new Labor Government to ensure that the Australian competitive environment fostered small business growth and entrepreneurship...
29 November 2007 - The VACC Great Ocean Road 75 Years Celebration Tour has been declared a great success
A cavalcade of 30-plus vintage cars punctuated the 450 kilometre trip along Victoria’s icon tourist road with several commemorative stops, plaque unveilings and community events along the way...
26 November 2007 - VACC Congratulates new Rudd Government
VACC Executive Director, David Purchase, today congratulated Kevin Rudd on the Labor election victory...
22 November 2007 - A rare opportunity to view a rare collection
Motor enthusiasts and visitors have a rare opportunity this weekend to see one of the most prestigious car collections in the world. The Fox family is throwing open the doors of its famous collection on Sunday, November 25...
19 November 2007 - A great day for the Great Ocean Road
For the motoring enthusiast, 40 vintage cars will re-enact the original opening tour of 1932, covering 450 kilometres from Melbourne to Portland over the four days of the tour...
1 November 2007 - Federal Minister presents overseas scholarships
Six unique young Australians were today presented with an Australian Overseas Foundation work/study scholarship by the Minister for Vocational and Further Education, Mr Andrew Robb AO MP, at VACC House, 464 St Kilda Road...
October
29 October 2007 - Put an extra $1500 a year into you mortgage with LPG savings
On current fuel price differentials, Australian households can save around $1500 a year by converting to LPG – a saving that can be put straight into the home mortgage, the Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce...
26 October 2007 - 400+ scooters expected at Luna Park
Vintage and ‘mod’ Vespas, mopeds, Hondas, Burgmans and Bolwells – scooters of all types, all sizes and colours, and even the very latest in eco-cool, the all-electric Vectrix - will again assemble at Luna Park on Sunday 28 October for the second annual VACC ‘Safe Routes’ Scooter Rally...
18 October 2007 - Hundreds of scooter riders to 'take to the streets'
Scooter riders will again be out in force on Sunday 28 October 2007 to join the second annual VACC Safe Routes Scooter Rally from Luna Park to Lygon Street...
3 October 2007 - Scooter riders to saddle-up for 'Safe Routes' rally
VACC is asking scooter riders to again turn out in force on Sunday 28 October 2007 to join the second annual VACC Safe Routes Scooter Rally from Luna Park to Lygon Street...
September
25 September - VACC Safe Routes Scooter Rally
Sunday 28th October 2007 From Luna Park to Lygon Street..
24 September 2007 - Do we need Lemon Laws?
The Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC) has questioned the necessity of Lemon Laws foreshadowed yesterday by Consumer Affairs Minister, Tony Robinson...
21 September 2007 - Great Ocean Road Tour
Entries have opened for the VACC Great Ocean Road 75 Years Celebration Tour, a major event that will recreate the official opening, in 1932, of Victoria’s world-famous tourist drive...
6 September 2007 - Warning to farmers - book servicing of farm machinery now or risk delays
VACC’s Farm & Industrial Machinery Association Victoria (FIMDA) is warning farmers not to leave the servicing of their farm machinery too late into the season, if they want a trouble-free harvest...
August 2007
28 August 2007 - Rider-friendly signage and reforms to motorcycle levy welcomes by VACC
The Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC) has welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Roads and Ports, Mr Tim Pallas, for trials of flexible-impact road signage and reforms to the motorcycle levy...
19 August 2007 - Workplace reform roll-back - bad for small business
The Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce is urging Kevin Rudd and the Australian Labor Party not to roll-back workplace reform should the ALP win office in the forthcoming Federal election...
7 August 2007 - The big petrol con
According to VACC, look no further than the rampant profits of the oil majors, and the profit growth of the dominant supermarket chain, for proof that the shopper docket petrol-discount schemes are a con...
5 August 2007 - One third of automotive businesses suffering labour shortages
The latest Automotive Industry Economic Survey, conducted by VACC (The Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce), shows labour and skills shortages hardening in the retail and service sector...
July 2007
28 August 2007 - Rider-friendly signage and reforms to motorcycle levy welcomes by VACC
The Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC) has welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Roads and Ports, Mr Tim Pallas, for trials of flexible-impact road signage and reforms to the motorcycle levy...
19 August 2007 - Workplace reform roll-back - bad for small business
The Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce is urging Kevin Rudd and the Australian Labor Party not to roll-back workplace reform should the ALP win office in the forthcoming Federal election...
7 August 2007 - The big petrol con
According to VACC, look no further than the rampant profits of the oil majors, and the profit growth of the dominant supermarket chain, for proof that the shopper docket petrol-discount schemes are a con...
5 August 2007 - One third of automotive businesses suffering labour shortages
The latest Automotive Industry Economic Survey, conducted by VACC (The Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce), shows labour and skills shortages hardening in the retail and service sector...
19 July 2007 - Scooters are here to stay (better to love 'em)
Scooter sales continue to grow exponentially, currently up 40% this year, on top of 30% growth last year, according to the Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce, VACC...
6 July 2007 - Motorcycle reform welcomed
The Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC) commends the Minister for Roads and Ports, Mr Tim Pallas, for his announced introduction of a Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme (LAMS) for Victoria...
3 July 2007 - A fairer share of road funding
VACC supports calls by the Victorian Minister for Roads and Ports, Mr Tim Pallas, for a fairer share of Commonwealth road funding for Victoria...
June 2007
15 June 2007 - Petrol pain... time for a cure
VACC supports the proposals from Family First Senator, Steve Fielding, for action to reduce the pain at the pump for family motorists...
7 June 2007 - Petrol Prices... a three part failure
Motorists should not be surprised by high petrol prices, nor by grumbling by the ACCC that oil companies are gouging motorists by being slow to respond to a falling world barrel price, the Victorian Automobile Chamb...
May 2007
22 May 2007 - VACC - amendments to competition laws overdue for small business
The Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC) welcomes the announcement by the Treasurer, Peter Costello, for action to amend competition laws to provide greater protections for small business against...
22 May 2007 - Pain at the pump: part Government policy, part price-gouging, part bad luck
The Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC) blames Government policy, price gouging by refiners, and bad luck for the recent jump in pump prices...
8 May 2007 - Costello Budget - some benefits for roads and trade training, some pork for the electorate, but sustainable
Reduced tax scales, additional funding targeted to the research and education sectors and to vocational training, boosts to road infrastructure, and a Budget surplus combined with a bright national...
1 May 2007 - Brumby Budget - Benefits Business
Reduced stamp duty on new cars, a 10% cut to Workcover premiums, reductions in land taxes, funding for trade training and a bright State economic outlook are welcome benefits for business announced in the State Budget...
April 2007
27 April 2007 - VACC congratulates Treasurer Brumby on cuts to vehicle stamp duty
The Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC) and the Australia Automobile Dealers Association Victoria (AADA Vic.) – the franchised Dealer Division of VACC - today congratulated and commended...
March 2007
26 March 2007 - Get Better Car Deals
Better Car Deals, a new publication to help consumers navigate their way through the sometimes challenging process of buying a new or used car, was launched today...
1 March 2007 - 'Car of the future' finalists - Melbourne International Motor Show
Finalists in the Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce’s (VACC) Target 2020 ‘Car of the Future’ Design Competition have been notified and their work is now on display at the Melbourne International Motor Show...
1 March 2007 - Aussies out for revenge at the Phillip Island Classic
Australia will be out to avenge its recent one-day cricket defeats when it takes on New Zealand and England in the VACC International Challenge for Formula 5000 (F5000) historic racing cars at the...
February 2007
26 February 2007 - VACC welcomes extension to drought assistance
VACC today welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Peter McGauran, that eligibility criteria for assistance to farm-dependent businesses affected by the...
2 February 2007 - SAFETY ALERT - get your LPG tank checked
Some LPG users may be in serious danger due to a faulty pressure relief valve which could cause the tank to burst, the Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC) said today...
January 2007
17 January 2007 - Target 2020 hits the mark with strong student entries
Target 2020, the Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce’s (VACC) car of the future design competition, has closed with more than 70 entries received from Victorian school and tertiary institutions...
9 January 2007 - Beware the dodgy backyard car seller
Don’t buy a car from a private seller and risk buying a dangerous vehicle – go to a Licensed Motor Car Trader, the Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC) said today...