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...
The Australian Automobile Association says sharp increases in cyclist and pedestrian fatalities led to a 6.9% rise in national road deaths in the 12 months to October 31 and its calling on the Federal Government to take a stronger...
The Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) says nearly 30,000 battery electric vehicles were sold in Australia during the September quarter, arguing the record figures show the transition to cleaner transport is already well under way.
But the industry body says the...
Hybrid used car sales are continuing to climb as Australians seek vehicles that balance everyday practicality with reduced running costs and emissions, according to the latest Automotive Insights Report (AIR) from the Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) and AutoGrab.
The...
Australia’s new vehicle market held firm in October, with 99,588 sales recorded — a 1.2 per cent increase on the same month last year. Year-to-date sales now sit at 1,014,027, just 1.1 per cent lower than for the same...
Australian Cameron Jurd has launched RetroRides, the country’s first ID-verified classic car marketplace, after losing $16,000 to an online vehicle scam.
The platform requires all users to verify their identity through the Attorney-General’s ID Check system before buying or selling...
MG Motor Australia has issued a safety recall for 10,516 MG3 compact hatchbacks manufactured between March 6, 2024 and July 30, 2025, following the discovery of a driver seat defect that could increase injury risk during frontal impacts.
The recall...
Volkswagen Group Australia (VGA) has appointed Jerome Figuiere as Brand Director of CUPRA Australia, confirming his permanent appointment after six months in an acting capacity.
Figuiere has led CUPRA through a period of significant model renewal and network expansion during...
China has agreed to allow the export of automotive semiconductors critical to global car production, averting widespread manufacturing shutdowns that industry groups had warned were imminent.
The chips are supplied by Nexperia, a Chinese-owned semiconductor manufacturer based in the Netherlands...
“The seventh of December this year will be 22 years since we lost Daniel,” says Bruce Morcombe. “And even now, no matter what state or territory in Australia we’re in, no matter what day of the week, I can...
Sydney, Australia, – MG Motor Australia is proud to announce that its first-ever ute, the MGU9 “A Creature with Comforts” has arrived in dealerships and is now available for customers to experience first-hand through exclusive test drives at MG dealerships...
Zetland – Audi Australia is pleased to confirm the introduction and arrival timing of several new quattro models to the existing lineup, adding further powertrain options to the A3, Q7, and Q8 range. The A3 range sees the addition...
Volkswagen Passenger Vehicles is adding new technology across both the Tiguan medium SUV and Tayron large SUV line-up, among several other detail changes for model year 2026 (MY26) on those and other model lines.
Turning Assistant 2.0 is now standard...
