Nissan doubling down on the next-gen Patrol 👀 Y63 lands in Aus late 2026 with a twin-turbo V6 (317kW/700Nm), replacing the V8. More efficient, more torque… but will Aussie buyers let go of the V8? Nissan is betting they will — pushing for MORE supply. goauto.com.au/future-models/…

David Jeary shows how to scale without losing the luxury experience. From Lexus of Perth to Hobart, growth has been deliberate, not volume at all costs. Stay close to the customer, protect the experience, and loyalty follows… 10+ cars deep. premium.goauto.com.au/one-brand-one-…

Carconnect’s collapse deepens — administrators now seeking to adjourn the creditor meeting while they pursue a sale. $20M+ in liabilities, hundreds of customers and dealers impacted. Can a buyer be found? autotalk.com.au/news/carconnec… #automotive #ausbiz #dealerships

Audi Centre Five Dock (Autosports Group) takes out Major Metro honours at Audi’s Dealer of the Year Awards 👏 Also recognised: Audi Indooroopilly, Audi Alto Central Coast & Audi Centre Hobart Strong network performance across CX, sales & aftersales autotalk.com.au/industry-news/…

Australia might only represent ~1.8% of global volume, but for Porsche, it’s a market driven by passion, not just numbers. That emotional connection is clearly resonating all the way back to Germany 🇦🇺 drive.com.au/news/porsche-c…

Honda & Sony have cancelled the Afeela EV sedan and planned SUV just months before production. Another clear signal the EV market is recalibrating, not retreating. Strategy, pricing and incentives are all back under the microscope. Full story 👇 carexpert.com.au/car-news/honda…

MG’s global growth story continues 📈 6.8% YoY increase, ~600K units sold in just 2 months, and overseas sales up 48.9% EVs leading the charge ⚡ and Europe's dominance remains strong 🔗 autotalk.com.au/industry-news/…

BYD Shark 6 already shaking up the ute market… now JAC Hunter PHEV is coming in even sharper on price. 385kW, 1000Nm, ~100km EV range and targeting under $57,900 — this segment is heating up fast. Big pressure on Ranger PHEV 👀 drive.com.au/news/byd-shark…

Carbon Revolution enters administration. A $500M Aussie success story, supplying Ferrari, Ford & Lamborghini, now restructuring after EV program slowdowns. EV demand isn’t gone… but the timing shift is hitting suppliers first. carexpert.com.au/car-news/austr… #automotive #EV

Chery is pushing the boundaries of EV tech with its new “Rhino” battery 🔋 ⚡ 500km range in just 8 minutes 🔁 Up to 5000 charge cycles 🚗 Targeting 1500km total range If this delivers in the real world, it’s a genuine step-change for EV adoption. goauto.com.au/news/chery/che…

Volkswagen Australia has named its 2025 Dealer of the Year winners. Congrats to Alto Volkswagen North Shore on taking out the top spot 👏 Strong reminder that the best dealers execute across the whole business, not just sales. autotalk.com.au/industry-news/…

Tesla showroom in Sydney goes up in flames overnight — suspected arson, not an EV fault. Three vehicles destroyed, police investigating. 👉 drive.com.au/news/tesla-sho…

Jetour (Chery-owned) is launching in May, focusing on intelligent SUVs and off-road capability. New brands = new dealer networks, new roles, and more pressure on existing OEMs to retain talent. This shift is accelerating. carexpert.com.au/car-news/yet-a…

XPeng goes direct in Australia 🇦🇺 Factory-backed dealers launching… but the existing distributor (TrueEV) isn’t going away — and there’s a court battle in the background. Dual channels + legal tension = messy rollout. drive.com.au/news/xpeng-lau… #automotive #ev #xpeng

Oil’s jumped ~60% in under 2 months (mid-$60s → ~$100+ per barrel). Now look at buyer behaviour 👇 • EV searches up 261% MoM • Record new car interest • ~60% searching new cars This is search data, not sales — but it’s where intent starts. business.carsales.com.au/news-room/news…

Volkswagen Group Australia appoints Marcus Osegowitsch as Managing Director, bringing 30+ years of global VW Group leadership experience into one of the world’s most competitive markets. Focus: EV strategy, dealer network, customer experience. 🔗 autotalk.com.au/news/volkswage…

Wishing everyone across our network a great long weekend. Whether you're relaxing, travelling, or just enjoying a slower pace. Plenty of exciting things ahead… but for now, enjoy the break. – Automotive Talent

Ford’s European problem isn’t just about products — it’s profitability, regulation, and rising Chinese competition. Now, a Renault EV partnership could be the reset button… but not until 2028. Big shift underway 👇 drive.com.au/news/ford-boss…

BYD has overtaken Tesla globally… but profits are sliding. Six straight months of decline, margins tightening, and China’s EV war now in “knockout stage” territory. Scale vs profitability is becoming the real battle. carexpert.com.au/car-news/byd-r… .

Nissan ups the ante in NZ 👀 10-year / 300,000km warranty — but the real play is service retention through the dealer network. Warranty, servicing and roadside bundled into one ownership model. Smart. autotalk.co.nz/nissan-launche… #automotive #nissan #aftersales