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Polestar opens new premises in Canberra, Launceston to follow

Polestar has announced the further expansion of its Australian retail network. Polestar’s new Canberra test drive and handover centre will make it easier for buyers in one of Australia’s most important electric vehicle markets to experience and buy cars online and in-store.

FCAI updates ATV online safety hub 

The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has revamped its all-terrain vehicle (ATV) safety website, with training materials and resources now hosted on a refreshed digital platform.

Isuzu Australia Limited launches captive finance and leasing company 

Isuzu Australia Limited (IAL) has announced the establishment of a finance and leasing company, Isuzu Financial Services Australia (IFSA), with operations due to commence in the third quarter of 2026,  The undertaking in Australia is the first leasing company founded by the Isuzu Group outside Japan and is a joint venture between IAL with 80% of shares and experienced global financiers, Tokyo Century Corporation (TCC) with the remaining 20% share.

Buyer confidence delivers best July new vehicle sales result yet

The latest VFACTS data has revealed the strongest July for vehicle sales on record, reflecting ongoing buyer confidence in 2025. Australians continued to show strong demand for new vehicles in July 2025, with 103, 097 delivered – up 3.6% on the same month last year.

Carsales launches AI-powered tools to improve dealer workflows

Carsales has introduced a suite of new AI-driven features aimed at streamlining dealer operations and enhancing customer engagement through its AutoGate platform. The features, now included in all existing AutoGate subscriptions, are designed to reduce manual administration and improve key sales interactions.