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Is It A “Bloodbath”? Aussie New Car Market Reacts

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After Fiat withdrew from the Australian market, and a Peugeot dealer handed in his franchise, even long-time motoring “gurus” are asking the question. The metaphors abound — “tip of the iceberg,” “bloodbath,” “annihilation,” “juggernaut.” What is of no doubt is the structural change going through the Australian car sales industry. … [continued]

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“Structural Shift” Continues in Australia’s Car Market — June Update

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Even Tony Weber, CEO of the Federal Automotive Industry lobby group, and long sceptical of EVs, is now acknowledging that Australia is going through a “paradigm shift.” “The Australian automotive market has shifted on its axis during the first months of 2026. This year is likely to represent a significant … [continued]

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BYD & Tesla Play Tag for Top Spot in Australia in May 2026

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May 2026 saw the Tesla Model Y regain the top spot in BEV sales in Australia, after losing it to BYD’s Sealion in April. In fact, the Model Y was Australia’s best-selling vehicle of all powertrains — the first EV to take the gold. In May 2026, 107,000 passenger vehicles … [continued]

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