nissan has signed definitive agreements with Uk autonomous-driving company Wayve to integrate advanced AI-powered driver-assistance technology into a wide range of future nissan models.
The partnership will see Wayve’s embodied-AI software incorporated into the next generation of nissan’s ProPILOT system,...
renault Group and Ford have confirmed a major strategic partnership that will see the two manufacturers co-develop a pair of Ford-branded electric vehicles for Europe, marking a significant reset in Ford’s EV strategy as it works to regain market...
GWM has confirmed its all-new Tank 300 Hi4-T plug-in hybrid will arrive in Australia in the first quarter of 2026, expanding the brand’s rapidly growing electrified off-road line-up.
Previewed at GWM Tech Day in September, the Tank 300 Hi4-T builds...
Australia’s used car market continued to cool in November, with both sales and listings declining across all major states, according to the latest Automotive Insights Report (AIR) from the Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) and data partner AutoGrab.
National used...
Volkswagen Group Australia (VGA) has appointed Antonio “Tony” Grasso as its new general counsel and company secretary.
Grasso joined the company on November 3 after more than two decades with Inchcape Australasia, where he held senior legal and compliance...
Denza has officially launched in Australia, opening its first showroom at Rushcutters Bay, Sydney, and confirming pricing for its debut B5 and B8 super-hybrid SUVs.
The new models, built on BYD’s DM-O platform, combine EV-first daily driving with plug-in hybrid...
kia is marking its 80th anniversary with a ceremony and large-scale heritage exhibition at kia Vision Square in Yongin, Korea, celebrating the brand’s evolution from a small Mobility manufacturer to a global automotive and Mobility company.
Senior leadership from Hyundai...
Online auction platform Collecting Cars has recorded its strongest sales month of the year in Australia, passing 1,000 sold lots year-to-date and lifting its 2025 Australasian performance 44% compared with the same point last year.
The platform generated close to...
bmw Australia has partnered with uber to offer complimentary and discounted electric-vehicle rides for fans travelling to major golf tournaments, in what the carmaker describes as a global first initiative aimed at encouraging sustainable transport.
From December 1 to 7,...
The Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) has launched a review of how the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) is applied in the automotive sector, saying current settings expose franchised dealers to disproportionate risk and can ultimately disadvantage consumers.
The association, which...
ANCAP has expanded its Commercial Van Safety Comparison programme with new safety gradings for the Ford Transit, toyota HiAce and new battery-electric Farizon SV, giving fleet operators and buyers wider guidance on crash-avoidance performance.
The full-size Ford Transit has achieved...
Mitsubishi Motors Australia has expanded its ownership package to include 10 years of roadside assistance, creating what it claims is an Australian-market first for new-vehicle support.
The new 10/10/10 Diamond Advantage programme applies to all new Mitsubishi vehicles sold from...
The motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA) says the Federal Government’s decision to halve key apprenticeship incentives from January 2026 risks worsening the automotive industry’s critical workforce shortages.
Under the changes, the Priority Hiring Incentive for employers will reduce from...
New figures show families in Sydney’s outer working suburbs are driving New South Wales’ rapid shift to electric vehicles, as the state passes 100,000 EVs on the road.
The NSW Government announced that the state’s EV fleet has now exceeded...
Kia’s new all-electric PV5 has been named 2026 International Van of the Year (IVOTY), becoming the first Korean model to win the award since it was introduced in 1992.
The PV5 was announced as the winner at the IVOTY Award...
Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) has confirmed the appointment of Shunichi Kihara as its new chief executive, with the long-serving Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) executive to take up the role on January 5, 2026.
Kihara is currently division general manager...
General Motors has promoted Mike MacPhee to a newly created role overseeing Australia, New Zealand and several major international regions, a move the company says will accelerate growth and support the rollout of new vehicles and technologies.
MacPhee has been...
KGM has revealed its first fully electric mid-size SUV, confirming the Torres EVX will go on sale in Australia from 1 December 2025.
The EVX marks a key step in the brand’s wider electrification strategy, following the earlier introduction of...
The Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) says Consumer Affairs Ministers’ commitment to strengthen supplier indemnification under the Australian Consumer Law is a positive step for dealers facing a wave of new and emerging vehicle brands entering the market.
The announcement...
Autosports Group is set to expand its Victorian footprint after agreeing to acquire ten Barry Bourke Motors dealerships, a network that generated $212.4 million in revenue in FY25.
The ASX-listed dealer group will buy the business and assets for about...
A federal parliamentary inquiry into the availability and affordability of business insurance is set to have major implications for automotive repairers, dealers and service workshops, as premiums continue to rise and insurers tighten coverage across the sector.
The Parliamentary Joint...
The Motor Traders’ Association of New South Wales has launched its first-ever Automotive Excellence Awards, with the inaugural event to be held on February 28, 2026, at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth.
The awards aim to celebrate professionalism, innovation and emerging...
