Australia's used vehicle market softened during the first half of 2026, but demand for used electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids continued to grow strongly as buyers increasingly turned to lower-emission vehicles.
BYD says it has delivered more than 52,000 new energy vehicles in Australia during the first six months of 2026 after completing a record June that saw almost 19,000 vehicles handed over to customers.
Australia's new vehicle market recorded its strongest month on record in June, with battery electric vehicles (BEVs) accounting for almost a quarter of all sales.
Inchcape Australia and Stellantis have agreed to end their distribution partnership for Peugeot in Australia, with the arrangement set to conclude following a transition period.
Mercedes-Benz Australia will open its first Mercedes-Benz Studio in Sydney this September, marking the launch of the brand's global inner-city retail concept in Australia.
CarExpert has launched Sales Atlas, a new online tool that provides searchable access to new-car sales data stretching back to 1991, giving industry participants a more detailed view of market trends beyond the standard monthly figures.
Carsales has launched a six-week national brand campaign with its artificial intelligence (AI) Voice Search feature as the centrepiece, timed to run across major football and rugby broadcasts as well as the end-of-financial-year (EOFY) period.
Automotive intelligence company AutoGrab has acquired the Australian website business of AdTorque Edge in a move that expands the AutoGrab Group's digital solutions footprint across the Australian automotive sector.
Electrified vehicles accounted for 46% of all new vehicle sales in Australia during May, with battery electric vehicles reaching a record 20% market share, according to the latest VFACTS data.
Peter Warren Automotive Holdings has slashed its profit forecast for FY26, warning that underlying profit before tax will fall to between $12 million and $15 million amid deteriorating trading conditions.
