BYD has dispatched almost 5,000 new energy vehicles to Australia aboard the BYD Zhengzhou, marking the first Australian voyage by one of the company’s purpose-built car carrier ships.
Automotive aftermarket parts supplier Bapcor has downgraded its FY26 earnings guidance, citing softer business confidence, rising fuel costs and ongoing economic uncertainty linked to conflict in the Middle East.
Frankston Kia has claimed the National Dealer of the Year award at Kia Australia's annual dealer recognition ceremony, held in Sydney on May 15.
The Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) says the 2026–27 Federal Budget highlights the importance of supporting Australia’s automotive retail sector amid economic uncertainty, cost-of-living pressures and rapid industry change.
Australians are increasingly shifting towards hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles as fuel prices and cost-of-living pressures influence buying behaviour, according to new data from Australian Automotive Dealer Association and AutoGrab.
Electric vehicles accounted for 16.4% of all new vehicle sales in Australia in April, with EVs making up around one in every six vehicles sold.
Electric vehicle deliveries from Tesla and Polestar more than doubled in April, according to the Electric Vehicle Council’s latest vehicle sales report. The two brands delivered a combined 1458 vehicles during the month, up from 702 in April last year — a 107.7% increase.
Cadillac Australia and New Zealand plans to expand its retail footprint with new dealer locations in Melbourne and Brisbane, as it grows its all-electric luxury line-up in the region.
Electric vehicles are driving strong momentum in Australia’s used vehicle market, with prices rising sharply even as broader conditions begin to soften, according to new data from Manheim Australia.
Australia's three listed automotive dealer groups achieved strong revenue growth in 2025 but faced continued margin compression as competitive pressures and rising costs squeezed profitability, according to Pitcher Partners' latest industry analysis.
