September sales up 0.9% as Chinese brands take half the top 10
Australian new vehicle sales rose 0.9% in September to 102,924 units, with Chinese brands taking half the top 10 and every one of them growing.
Nissan wants its Chinese EVs for Australia, new Leaf stays on hold
Nissan Oceania has asked for access to almost every model in its Chinese new-energy pipeline, while the third-generation Leaf stays on hold for Australia.
More than half of automotive workers would not recommend the career
The inaugural Australian Automotive Workforce Pulse puts job satisfaction at 74 out of 100 but career advocacy at minus 39, with 57.4% of respondents classified as detractors.
Bentley unveils new showroom format for its 220-plus retailers
Bentley has unveiled a new global retail format for its 220-plus retailers, debuting at Jack Barclay in London, with no Australian timetable given.
Inchcape opens first flagship Foton commercial vehicle centre at Penrith
Inchcape has refitted its Penrith dealership as Australia's first flagship Foton Commercial Vehicle Centre, bringing the brand's utes and light duty trucks under one roof.
AVATR confirms Australian launch, dealer appointments before year end
Changan is bringing AVATR to Australia with the 07L electric SUV. Andrew Haurissa told AutoTalk multi-franchise dealer appointments are expected before the end of the year.
MTA Queensland names 25 finalists for 2026 Industry Awards
MTA Queensland has named 25 finalists across five categories for its 2026 Industry Awards, with winners announced at a gala on 28 November at The Star Brisbane.
CarExpert chief executive Rielly exits, founders take interim control
Damon Rielly has left CarExpert after four and a half years as chief executive, with founders Paul Maric and Alborz Fallah stepping into interim co-chief executive roles.
AAAA pushes connected vehicle privacy rules after Four Corners BYD hack
The AAAA wants connected vehicles written into Australia's privacy reforms after Four Corners showed a researcher remotely controlling functions on a BYD Shark 6.
Welcome to the September issue of AutoTalk Australia
In the September edition of AutoTalk Australia we report on Eagers Automotive taking a record 15.9% share of the Australian new vehicle market, and its move to take a 50% stake in the $600 million Zagame super-luxury group.