2+ hour, 23+ min ago  (432+ words) Held from Thursday to Saturday, the expo attracted repairers, suppliers, trainers and industry stakeholders from across Australia and New Zealand, with organisers reporting attendance figures already surpassing previous records by Friday night. Event organiser the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA)…...

3+ hour, 53+ min ago  (240+ words) The company says the new product has been developed to improve productivity, energy efficiency and finish consistency within today's increasingly fast-paced collision repair industry. Designed to work alongside the broader Sikkens Optima refinishing system, the clearcoat forms part of a…...

4+ hour, 13+ min ago  (232+ words) CPA Australia tax lead Jenny Wong described the Budget as a "tax grab" rather than genuine reform, arguing the measures would discourage investment and reduce business confidence. "For small business operators " particularly those using trust structures " this means higher effective…...

3+ hour, 48+ min ago  (636+ words) Packed aisles, vibrant exhibitor stands and strong engagement from automotive professionals travelling from across Australia and overseas created constant activity across the show floor. Featuring more than 400 leading brands across the automotive aftermarket and collision repair sectors, the combined Expos…...

4+ hour, 28+ min ago  (276+ words) The Albanese Government will keep the EV Discount in full for another year before continuing with phased changes from April 2027. The National Automotive Leasing and Salary Packaging Association (NALSPA) said the budget reduces Australians" cost of living by helping them…...

4+ hour, 28+ min ago  (296+ words) MTAA Interim Executive Director Peter Jones said the Budget contained several practical measures that would assist automotive businesses facing rising operating costs, ongoing skills shortages and rapid technological change. "The permanent extension of the $20, 000 instant asset write-off, continued loss carry-back…...

4+ hour, 39+ min ago  (580+ words) Recent new vehicle sales data shows EV uptake is accelerating, signalling strong momentum in the transition. However, consumer research commissioned by VACC and conducted by Kantar suggests the broader vehicle fleet " and the behaviours that support it " are still catching…...

4+ hour, 33+ min ago  (306+ words) The 2026 National Driving Behaviour Report found that while 92 per cent of Australian motorists believe mobile phone use while driving is dangerous, many continue engaging in risky behaviour behind the wheel. According to the survey, almost one-third of Gen Z drivers…...

1+ week, 2+ hour ago  (339+ words) A total of 92, 591 new vehicles were sold in April 2026, an increase of 2. 2 per cent compared with the same month in 2025, demonstrating the resilience of the market despite ongoing global uncertainty and the prospect of further interest rate rises. "The increase…...

1+ week, 4+ hour ago  (319+ words) In an open letter to industry, ASIC commissioner Simone Constant said cyber risk had entered "a new era, with frontier AI tools capable of exposing vulnerabilities at unprecedented speed. The warning is particularly significant for insurance companies, which manage vast…...