BMW Group maintains first quarter profitability expectations
In the first quarter of 2025, the BMW Group delivered 586,117 premium vehicles to customers (-1.4%).
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Newspress ceremony raises nearly $15k for Drive Against Depression
The best of Australia’s motoring media industry were lauded and awarded in a night of celebrations in Sydney at the 2025 Newspress Australia Awards. More than 200 people attended the ceremony, held in the Boronia Ballroom at the Intercontinental Hotel Sydney.
MTAA welcomes governments consideration of LCT abolition
The Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA) welcomes the Australian Government's consideration of abolishing the $5.2 billion luxury car tax (LCT) as part of negotiations for a free trade agreement with the European Union.
Drive crowned 2025 Newspress Media Outlet of the Year
Drive has won the Media Outlet of the Year accolade at the 2025 Newspress Australia Awards night ceremony held in Sydney. In addition to winning this title, the team at Drive won three additional awards plus were finalists in several other categories at the Australian motoring industry’s night of nights.
Toyota Hilux tops slowing new car market in April 2025
More than 90,614 new vehicles were sold to Australian customers in April 2025 which was a 6.8% decrease on the same period in 2024. The Toyota Hilux was Australia’s top selling vehicle with sales of 4121 followed by the Ford Ranger (4031), Toyota RAV4 (3808), Ford Everest (2234) and Toyota Prado (2233).
Soitaridis appointed head of IAL Engineering Services division
Following a shake-up of its engineering services to meet growing customer demand and navigate vehicle compliance, product development and homologation engineering, Isuzu Australia Limited (IAL) has appointed Nicholas Soitaridis, as the department’s head. Since joining IAL in 2016, Soitaridis has held several roles within the engineering and product development space, spanning both the truck division and the off-highway Isuzu Power Solutions (IPS) business unit.
Creating a unified national voice for Australian franchised dealers
The Motor Trade Association of Western Australia (MTA WA), the Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (VACC), and the Tasmanian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (TACC) have agreed to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA), further strengthening cooperation between state, territory, and national organisations representing automotive franchised dealers.
Kiwi new car market continues to cool down
The new car market in New Zealand saw registrations drop yet again in April 2025, with year-on-year and month-on-month declines reflecting a broader market cooling. While traditional leaders held their ground, some brands — including MG and Mitsubishi — made notable gains.
Industry welcomes more protection for roadside assistance providers and customers
The Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (VACC) and the Royal Automobile Club Victoria (RACV) have welcomed the government’s expansion of road rule 79A to include the protection of emergency roadside workers, tow truck drivers, and their customers.
Aussies divided on discounted car insurance for EV drivers
With electric vehicle (EV) sales in Australia slowing, new research from Money.com.au reveals nearly a quarter of Australians (23%) believe car insurers should offer additional discounts or incentives to EV drivers to help boost uptake.
