Are we headed for a car supply bullwhip?

摘要

IT'S BEEN a familiar story for the last two years - sourcing the new car that you really want in a reasonable time frame has been virtually impossible. Off the back of much-publicised dramas that have included wars, disease and rogue stowaway bugs, Australian new car buyers have had it tough - and conversely, dealerships have never had it so good. Vehicles barely have time to have their travel plastics removed before they are bundled out the door to impatient customers who have been waiting up to 12 months for a new car, and who are paying full retail and then some for the privilege.