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Carro acquires CarPlace in Australian used car market entry

Singapore-based online automotive marketplace Carro has acquired CarPlace, an Australian used car platform, marking the company's entry into the Australian market and giving it a physical presence across three of the country's four largest states.

BYD becomes Melbourne Victory major partner for 12 months

Melbourne Victory has announced BYD as a Major Partner and the club's exclusive Motor Vehicle Supplier for the next 12 months, bringing the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer to one of Australia's leading A-League Men's football teams.

ACT budget targets motorists with higher vehicle duty

The Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) has criticised the ACT Government's decision to increase motor vehicle duty rates for higher-emission vehicles, describing the 2026-27 Budget measures as another example of motorists being unfairly targeted to address the Territory's budget challenges.

Sydney dealer found liable for unlicensed lending

The Federal Court has found a Sydney car dealership and its former director liable for providing unlicensed car loans and charging consumers excessive interest rates in what represents the Australian Securities and Investments Commission's (ASIC) first civil proceeding against a car dealer for unlicensed credit activities.

ANCAP releases safety gradings for five commercial vans

ANCAP has released safety gradings for five commercial vans under its Commercial Van Safety Comparison program, with the electric Kia PV5 Cargo and seventh-generation Volkswagen Transporter achieving top PLATINUM ratings.