Geely celebrates first year with inaugural dealer awards
Geely Auto Australia hosted 80 dealer partners and guests at its inaugural National Dealer Conference in Sydney on March 12, marking the brand's first anniversary in the Australian market.
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carsales launches first Australian ChatGPT vehicle marketplace integration
carsales has become the first Australian vehicle marketplace to launch a dedicated app inside ChatGPT, bringing the country's largest auto marketplace directly into one of the world's most widely used artificial intelligence tools.
Penske Townsville named 2025 dealer of the year
Penske Townsville has been awarded the 2025 Dealer of the Year platinum award as the top-performing dealership across Penske Australia & New Zealand's truck dealer network.
WA delays EV repair licensing amid industry concerns
The Western Australian Government has decided not to introduce mandatory electric vehicle (EV) repair certification requirements at this time, following a consultation process that highlighted industry concerns about premature regulation.
Australian car buyers taking longer to purchase as AI enters research mix
Australian car buyers are spending months researching vehicles before making a purchase, with nearly two-thirds backtracking during their journey as artificial intelligence becomes part of the decision-making process.
Nissan Leaf wins 2026 Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year
The Nissan Leaf has been named the Supreme Winner of the 2026 Women's Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY) awards, following a closely contested final voting round among category champions.
China overtakes Japan as Australia’s top vehicle source for first time
China has become Australia's largest source of new vehicles for the first time in a single month, according to figures released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI). In February 2026, 22,362 vehicles sourced from China were sold, surpassing Japan (21,671), Thailand (19,493) and South Korea (11,913).
carsales launches AI Voice Search for car buyers
carsales has launched AI Voice Search, allowing car buyers to use natural language to find vehicles without navigating traditional search filters or requiring automotive terminology knowledge.
MTA NSW announces inaugural Automotive Excellence Awards winners
The Motor Traders' Association of New South Wales (MTA NSW) has announced the winners of its inaugural Automotive Excellence Awards 2026, recognising outstanding achievement across the state's automotive industry.
Carconnect enters voluntary administration
Sydney-based car buying platform Carconnect has entered voluntary administration, with RSM Australia Partners appointing Jonathon Colbran and Brett Lord as Joint and Several Voluntary Administrators on 26 February 2026.
