Australia bought 103,325 new vehicles in October 2026, up 3.8 per cent, as battery EVs hit a 23.1 per cent share. Top brands, models and states inside.
XPENG ANZ will expand to 66 Australian dealer and service locations by December 2026, ahead of L03 and G9L launches.
BYD Australia has detailed its four-site parts warehouse network, including a Melbourne hub holding BYD and DENZA stock for local dealers.
NISMO has opened its first Performance Centre outside Japan at Ferntree Gully Nissan in Victoria, with more Australian sites planned from 2027.
Leapmotor says it is open to appointing Australian dealers outside Stellantis as it looks to widen showroom and service coverage.
XPENG ANZ says it will directly support TrueEV customers, reviewing cashback, warranty, servicing and other purchase commitments.
Peugeot will change distribution arrangements in Australia after Inchcape and Stellantis agreed to end their local partnership.
BYD says its own vehicle carriers will return to Australia after the BYD Zhengzhou delivered 4802 BYD and Denza vehicles to Melbourne.
Toyota Australia has secured 10,000 extra vehicles for 2026, lifting its forecast to 220,000 with RAV4, HiLux and bZ4X in line for more supply.
Nissan has officially axed the Juke and Pathfinder in Australia. Outgoing MD Andrew Humberstone explains the move to CarSauce.
Overall demand steady but China soars as Japanese giants stumble.
Huge demand for outgoing RAV4 has Toyota running dry ahead of the arrival of the new generation model