Dealer demo stock builds as near-new EV holdings jump 69%
Dealers held 73,708 demonstrator and near-new vehicles in October, with near-new EV stock up 68.8% since July, AADA and AutoGrab data shows.
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Tesla and Polestar deliveries up 86% this year, EVC data shows
Tesla and Polestar have delivered 47,554 vehicles in Australia this year, up 86% on 2025, EVC data shows.
Xiaomi hiring in Sydney for Australian automotive business
Xiaomi has posted Sydney job listings for legal and auto finance roles covering its Australian automotive business.
ARENA backs 130-vehicle V2G trial in ACT Government fleet
ARENA has committed $4 million to JET Charge's REVS2 project, which will put up to 130 EVs and bidirectional chargers into the ACT Government fleet.
Xpeng to reach 66 Australian dealer and service sites by December
Xpeng ANZ says its network will reach 66 locations by the end of December, with the L03 from $41,900 due before year end and the G9L early in 2027.
Porsche targets double the margin on fewer cars in new strategy to 2035
Sportwagenschmiede '35 targets a group operating return on sales of 10 to 15% on about 20% fewer model variants, with more combustion and plug-in hybrid product and a model line above the 911.
AAAA backs public sales database built from registration data
The aftermarket body wants an independent new-vehicle sales database drawn from state registries and NEVDIS, saying paywalled data is a competition and productivity problem.
CPA Australia wants a dealer order to lock in the EV tax break
CPA Australia has told Treasury its draft electric vehicle FBT legislation leaves buyers exposed to losing the full exemption through delivery delays they cannot control.
Nissan wants its Chinese EVs for Australia, new Leaf stays on hold
Nissan Oceania has asked for access to almost every model in its Chinese new-energy pipeline, while the third-generation Leaf stays on hold for Australia.
AVATR confirms Australian launch, dealer appointments before year end
Changan is bringing AVATR to Australia with the 07L electric SUV. Andrew Haurissa told AutoTalk multi-franchise dealer appointments are expected before the end of the year.
