Farewell and best wishes to Elyse Keyser

The AAAA recently said farewell to its friend and colleague Elyse Keyser

Many AAAA members would have had contact with Elyse in her role as AAAA’s Government Relations Policy Advisor over the past four years. The team at the AAAA was sad to say goodbye to her, but also delighted that she is about to embark upon an exciting and challenging role at the University of Melbourne, School of Business. Elyse joined the AAAA Head Office in December 2017, relocating to Melbourne from Brisbane to take up her new role. The AAAA has valued her talent, her professionalism and her friendship. She is uniquely unflappable under pressure, a great writer and has had a strong commitment to adding value to every member that she spoke with and supported. With persistence and tenacity rarely seen, the AAAA says “she embodies the AAAA advocacy ethos of annoying people until we get the right answer.” Elyse was an invaluable part of the team that delivered the new Mandatory Data Sharing Law in June of this year and the AAAA says it was particularly fortunate to have her in this role over the COVID period. During this time Elyse researched and wrote an estimated 50+ articles and eNews updates to members, she responded to countless calls from members providing critical COVID advice on lockdowns, restrictions, signage, what it means to be a COVID Safe business, and provided information on state and federal business assistance. During her tenure with the AAAA she also worked with AAAA members on corporate social responsibility including environment issues, inclusiveness and combating modern slavery. The AAAA thanks Elyse for her service and wishes her well in her new role.

NEW AIC SCAN PACKAGES

The Auto Innovation Centre has new scan packages available for Hilux, Navara, Ranger, D-Max and more

The Auto Innovation Centre (AIC) has been busy during ongoing lockdowns, conducting 3D scans of the newest vehicles in its fleet. The AIC says using its premium quality scan packages means companies can jump straight into the next stage of their product development, and get to market sooner. The latest vehicle scan packages released by the AIC include the following. For Ford Everest Titanium MY19: • Frontal Protection System • Roof For Ford Ranger PX3 XLT MY18: • Frontal Protection System • GVM Upgrade For Toyota Hilux N80 SR5 MY20: • Frontal Protection System • Service Body / Rear Protection System • Roof • Underbody and Side Protection • GVM Upgrade For Nissan Navara NP300 ST-X MY21: • Frontal Protection System • Service Body / Rear Protection System • Roof • Underbody & Side Protection • GVM Upgrade For Isuzu D-Max LSM MY20: • Frontal Protection System • Service Body / Rear Protection System • Roof • Underbody & Side Protection • GVM Upgrade For Nissan Navara NP300 ST-X MY21: • Frontal Protection System • Service Body / Rear Protection System • Roof • Underbody and Side Protection • GVM Upgrade Also available are Custom GVM upgrade packages and the AIC invites you to let it know if you need another vehicle or area scanned. These new scan packages come hot on the heels of other service expansions for the AIC, which have included the commissioning of a new Sentek Electro-Dynamic Vibration Shaker, new vehicles (including one of the first Nissan Navara D23 MY21 STXs) and scan data services. An initiative of the AAAA, the AIC is a cuttingedge facility that works to increase the capability of automotive companies and aid in new product development for local and export markets. Utilising the latest technology and quality workshop equipment and providing crucial data and testing services, the AIC’s goal is to transform the automotive aftermarket industry. The Victorian head office opened in December of 2019, and is now complemented by a South Australian branch which opened in May. Co-located with Brabham and Precision Buses at the Fusion Capital Holding facility in Edinburgh, the South Australian AIC is targeted at supporting the vast range of South Australian automotive product manufacturers in their research and development. To order a scan package or enquire about other vehicle scan packages, contact the AIC on 03 9545 3333 or luke@autoic.com.au