Dealer demo stock builds as near-new EV holdings jump 69%
Dealers held 73,708 demonstrator and near-new vehicles in October, with near-new EV stock up 68.8% since July, AADA and AutoGrab data shows.
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Honda teases Avancier as first of a new generation
Honda Australia has teased the Avancier, the first model of a new generation for the brand.
Jaecoo signs on with NBL’s Sydney Kings
Jaecoo Australia will feature on the back of the Sydney Kings jersey for the 2026/27 NBL season.
Mitsubishi’s Australian team develops 20 accessories for new Pajero
Mitsubishi Australia's accessories team has developed 20 Genuine Accessories for the new Pajero, many made locally.
Eagers Automotive expects record revenue despite market headwinds
Eagers Automotive expects record revenue and underlying profit before tax in 2026 despite difficult trading conditions in the Australian new vehicle market.
Buyers win from brand boom while dealers carry the cost, says AADA
AADA says competition benefits buyers but dealers are absorbing the cost, with the first negative quarterly profit result since the GFC.
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September 2026
The month in numbers
FCAI VFACTS, released 6 October 2026New vehicle sales102,924 ↑ 0.9%
Year to date914,312 down 127
Battery electric share24.2% 11.3% a year ago
SUV share63.3% 60.2% a year ago
Toyota led on 17,682, BYD was second on 8,191 and Geely's EX5 was the seventh best-selling model in the market. Light commercials fell 13.2%.
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Time to hand over the keys
After 20 years, Auto Media Group has sold AutoTalk Australia to a new publisher. A thank-you to readers, contributors and partners.
Read columnMoving on
Hello all, So, the time has finally come to say farewell as this will be my last issue of the magazine as Autotalk Australia editor after more than 5.5 years in the role.
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