{"componentChunkName":"component---src-templates-blog-post-js","path":"/blog/fixed-price-agency-dealer-network-will-lead-to-higher-new-car-prices-says-industry-expert/","result":{"data":{"site":{"siteMetadata":{"title":"No Frills News"}},"contentfulNfnPost":{"postTitle":"Fixed price “agency” dealer network will lead to higher new-car prices, says industry expert","slug":"fixed-price-agency-dealer-network-will-lead-to-higher-new-car-prices-says-industry-expert","createdLocal":"2021-06-07 14:31:16.601140","publishDate":"2021-06-07 05:01:39+00:00","feedName":"Autonomous Vehicle News","sourceUrl":{"sourceUrl":"https://www.drive.com.au/news/fixed-price-agency-dealer-network-will-lead-to-higher-new-car-prices-says-industry-expert/"},"postSummary":{"childMarkdownRemark":{"html":"<p>Honda and Mercedes are on the brink of switching to fixed prices for new cars in Australia.\nThey said it would lead to fairer prices for all, but a leading industry expert claims it will lead to higher prices.\nThe controversial fixed-price direct sales model about to be rolled out by Honda and Mercedes-Benz in Australia will likely lead to buyers paying more for new cars.\nJoshua covers motoring news, car reviews and comparison tests – and has a keen interest in all aspects of the automotive industry, including price movements, sales data and consumer protection.\nHe believes electric cars will eventually become a part of our motoring lives – once cost and range anxiety issues are resolved.</p>"}}}},"pageContext":{"slug":"fixed-price-agency-dealer-network-will-lead-to-higher-new-car-prices-says-industry-expert"}}}