Next-generation Subaru Forester arrives in Australia with hybrid upgrade
Subaru Australia has introduced the sixth-generation Subaru Forester, now available nationwide in a range of petrol and hybrid variants.
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US-Europe automotive trade imbalance driven by competitiveness, not just tariffs
A new report from JATO Dynamics, "Understanding the automotive trade imbalance between the US and Europe," indicates that the disparity in vehicle trade between the two regions is primarily a matter of competitiveness and not solely due to tariffs.
BYD hits 60,000 sales milestone in Australia
BYD has passed 60,000 vehicle deliveries in Australia, marking the occasion with a ceremonial handover attended by company chairman and president Wang Chuanfu.The milestone comes on the heels of a record performance in June, when BYD placed fifth among all car brands nationally with 8,156 monthly deliveries—a 368% year-on-year increase—driven largely by the success of its plug-in hybrid ute, the BYD Shark 6.Wang handed over the 60,000th vehicle to Victorian customer Owain Norman at the newly opened BYD Waverley dealership, highlighting the company’s growing local presence and ambitions.“Personally, it’s very meaningful.
Manheim posts growth in auction and industrial sales in first half
Auction house Manheim has reported strong growth in both vehicle and industrial equipment sales during the first half of 2025, including a record month in June and a sharp rise in electric vehicle sales at public auction.Automotive auction volumes grew around 4% compared to the same period last year, with both June and year-to-date figures at a five-year high.
Toyota pauses orders on LandCruiser 70 Series Wagon
Toyota Australia has temporarily paused sales on the LandCruiser 70 Series GXL Wagon automatic, citing strong demand and limited production availability. Effective July 17, 2025, the move affects only this single model and is intended to help manage customer expectations and support timely delivery of existing orders.
Aston Martin Sydney honoured with APAC Dealer of the Year award – again
Aston Martin Sydney has been recognised with two prestigious honours at the 2024 Aston Martin Wings Awards, taking out APAC Dealer of the Year and APAC Sales Team of the Year.
Mahindra celebrates award-winning Australian dealers
Mahindra Australia celebrated its top-performing dealers at a dinner event at the Carousel on Albert Park, Melbourne on July 3, 2025. Attended by Mahindra dealers from across the country, the event was a night to honour outstanding achievements and commitment to excellence within the Mahindra dealer network.
Vela acquires CAA software business, rebrands as Indiqator
Vela APX has acquired Cox Automotive Australia’s (CAA) Retail and Data Solutions (RDS) business, including the Xtime, Radius, LeadDriver, SmartPublisher, and FinanceConnect software brands. Under Vela Software Group ownership, these solutions will now form the new business entity “Indiqator Solutions Pty Ltd.” Acquisition of the RDS business solutions and transition of the high-performing teams that support them, positions Indiqator as a leading provider of integrated digital retail, data and remarketing solutions for the automotive industry across Australia and New Zealand.
Pickles launches battery health scores to boost EV buyer confidence
Pickles has released its Quarterly Automotive Report – Issue 6, revealing that confidence in the used vehicle market continues to climb as the company publicly publishes Battery State of Health (SoH) scores for pre-loved EVs.
IAL supports TAFE training with hardware donation
Isuzu Australia Limited (IAL) has renewed its commitment to ongoing training and retention of diesel technicians, by donating engine hardware to five TAFE colleges across Victoria. A total of 32 diesel engines have been supplied to Sunraysia Institute of TAFE (SuniTAFE) (Mildura and Swan Hill), The Gordon (Geelong), Chisholm Institute (Dandenong), Wodonga TAFE (Barnawartha campus) and Outer Northern Trade Centre (Lalor).
