2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (318+ words) One-year deal signed between BYD as major partner and soccer team Victory By Neil Dowling on 30th June 2026 Marketing, News BYD MELBOURNE Victory has partnered with car-maker BYD as a major partner and the club's exclusive motor-vehicle supplier for the next…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago  (663+ words) By Neil Dowling on 30th June 2026 Dealerships AP Eagers, Karmo EAGERS Automotive is to buy a 17. 5 per cent stake in the nation's biggest car subscription service, Karmo, in a move designed to produce synergies in new and used-vehicle transactions. The non-binding…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago  (1204+ words) CHINA may be preparing to impose new taxes on new energy vehicles (NEVs) as policymakers grapple with the unintended consequences of the country's rapid transition to electrified transportation." State media outlets and industry bodies have begun publicly questioning the long-standing…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (558+ words) Mercedes'Benz's global "studio' concept is coming to Australia with Sydney earmarked as the first city to launch the interactive space for the brand's owners and enthusiasts. The Mercedes-Benz Studio, to open in September in Sydney's Martin Place, will feature new…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (691+ words) CHINESE automotive brands have captured a record 10. 7 per cent share of the European new-car market, underlining the growing influence of Sino manufacturers as electrified vehicle demand continues to accelerate across the region." Preliminary figures from market analyst Dataforce show new-car…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (550+ words) AUTOGRAB is launching a major upgrade to Auto Mate, its AI agent for car dealerships." The new version reads a dealer's own operational used car stocking data and on-demand Australian used car market data together, then answers management questions about…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (475+ words) Dealer commitment to business performance and apprenticeship training shine in awards By Neil Dowling on 30th June 2026 Personnel Articles Dealer Awards, DOTY, TACC, VACC THREE of Victoria and Tasmania's best automotive dealerships have been recognised in the coveted 2026 Automotive Industry Awards…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (603+ words) New Chinese EV brand Xpeng commits to "right to repair" access for independents By Neil Dowling on 30th June 2026 Regulations, News AADA, XPeng CHINESE EV maker Xpeng has become the latest OEM to support Australia"s "right to repair" legislation that…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (835+ words) AUTOTRADER Group's latest Autobarometer report lays bare a market in transition, with electrified pre-owned stock moving faster than ever as Australians feel the pump price pinch. The report suggests the ripple effects of the Middle East conflict are being felt…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (912+ words) Technician shortage sparked a global move by Ford to boost apprentice numbers By Neil Dowling on 16th June 2026 News Ford FORD Australia has seen significantly positive results for a hands-on apprentice technician training program. The program is part of a global…...