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EV transition could outpace servicing capacity, VACC warns

Australia’s growing electric vehicle (EV) market could place increasing pressure on the automotive servicing sector unless investment in training, equipment and consumer education keeps pace, according to new research commissioned…

Anby AlcomendasMay 27, 2026

Car Market Southeast Asia

Indonesia’s car sales surge 55% in April

Indonesia’s car sales for the month of April amounted to 80,776 units, 55 per cent higher year-on-year (YoY). General overview Indonesia recorded sales of 80,776 vehicles for the month of April alone, increasing by 32…

Antonina JosonMay 13, 2026

Car Market News

NZ registrations rise 11.6 per cent in April as passenger demand strengthens

New vehicle registrations in New Zealand reached 9,863 units in April 2026, an 11.6 per cent increase compared with 8,839 units in April 2025, continuing the market’s steady recovery through…

Anby AlcomendasMay 7, 2026

Car Market News Safety

NTRO urges tighter safety rules for imported large utes

The National Transport Research Organisation (NTRO) is calling on the federal government to strengthen import standards for large utes entering the market. The push comes as sales of US-style pick-up trucks continue to climb,…

Anby AlcomendasMay 7, 2026

Car Market News

EV share reaches one in six as April sales edge higher

Electric vehicles (EVs) accounted for 16.4 per cent of all new vehicle sales in Australia in April,up 2.2 per cent compared with the previous year. A total of 92,591 vehicles were sold during…

Anby AlcomendasMay 7, 2026

Car Market News

The Quarterly Automotive Report (QAR) by Pickles is out now

Read QAR to access in-depth data, trends, and analysis on the used vehicle market. Check out a snippet from Issue 9 below and read the full report here. The first…

Anby AlcomendasMay 1, 2026

Car Market Electric Vehicles News

Used EV sales surge as fuel prices reshape demand

Australia’s used electric vehicle market jumped sharply in March, with sales more than doubling as rising fuel costs pushed buyers toward lower running-cost options, according to the Australian Automotive Dealer…

Anby AlcomendasApril 23, 2026

Car Market Southeast Asia

Indonesia’s car sales tumble by 13.8% in March

Indonesia’s car sales for the month of March have fallen 13.8 per cent year-on-year (YoY). General overview Data from the Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) revealed that a total of 61,271…

Antonina JosonApril 23, 2026

Car Market Electric Vehicles

VinGroup’s GSM electric taxi services expand to Sweden

VinFast parent group VinGroup is expanding its electric taxi ride-hailing services to Sweden through its sub-brand, Green and Smart Mobility (GSM). Cross-continent plans On 8 April, the Vietnam Embassy in Sweden posted pictures of…

Antonina JosonApril 15, 2026

Car Market Electric Vehicles

China’s NEV market to enter ‘knockout stage,’ says BYD chief

In a recent event, BYD Chairman Wang Chuan-fu said that China’s NEV market is about to enter a “brutal knockout stage” after its intense price war last year. Looking back on 2025 Wang spoke at BYD’s 2025…

Antonina JosonApril 15, 2026

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