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Hybrid vehicle sales surge in 2025 as trend continues into 2026

Hybrid vehicles reached a new high in Australia during the final months of 2025, as buyers continued to shift toward electrified options while traditional petrol and diesel vehicles lost market share. Read More

Harry Murtough1 day agoMarch 16, 2026

Car Insights, Car sales stats, EV, Latest News

EV use surges in suburbs as fuel prices skyrocket

New figures suggest Australia’s Electric Car (EV) Discount is gaining the most traction far from the inner city, with outer suburban communities leading the country in electric vehicle uptake. Read More

Harry Murtough1 day agoMarch 16, 2026

Automotive car products, Brakes, Car Insights, Latest News, Motorsport News

Driving Performance Forward: DBA Renews Motorsport Australia Partnership

Disc Brakes Australia extends as the Official Braking Partner of Motorsport Australia in 2026. The renewed partnership underscores DBA’s dedication to performance, safety and innovation across the national motorsport landscape. Read More

ContributedMarch 2, 2026, 11:12 amMarch 16, 2026

Automotive industry, Latest News, OEM, Supercars

Dayco ramps up motorsport presence for 2026

Global Original Equipment and aftermarket component manufacturer Dayco will again feature prominently across Australia’s leading motor racing championships in 2026, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to the sport. Read More

Harry MurtoughMarch 2, 2026, 10:49 amMarch 2, 2026

Automotive industry, Latest News, Supercars

Amarok locked in as recovery ute for Supercars season

The Amarok ute will once again play a critical behind-the-scenes role, with Volkswagen Australia confirming the continuation of its partnership with the Repco Supercars Championship for the 2026 season. Read More

Harry MurtoughMarch 2, 2026, 10:07 amMarch 2, 2026

Automotive industry, Car news, Supercars

Feeney dominates scorching Sydney 500 season opener

Sydney 500 delivered a sweltering and emphatic start to the 2026 championship season, with Ford Mustangs claiming eight of the nine available podium positions across the opening three races. Read More

Harry MurtoughFebruary 23, 2026, 10:57 amFebruary 23, 2026

Car Insights, Car news, EV, Latest News

ANCAP awards five stars to Hyundai and Denza EVs

ANCAP SAFETY has announced five-star safety ratings for two new EVs – the Denza B8 and Hyundai Elexio – following assessment against its 2023–2025 test and rating criteria. Read More

Harry MurtoughFebruary 23, 2026, 10:23 amFebruary 23, 2026

Automotive industry, Car news, Supercars

Subaru Australia expands Supercars commitment

Subaru Australia has expanded its partnership with the Repco Supercars Championship. Entering its third year with Supercars, Subaru will become the exclusive supplier of all on-track support vehicles for
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Harry MurtoughFebruary 23, 2026, 10:10 amFebruary 23, 2026

Car Insights, Latest News, Utes

JAC Hunter ute undergoes Lang Lang testing

JAC Motors Australia has completed initial local testing of the highly anticipated JAC Hunter plug-in hybrid dual-cab 4×4 ute at the globally acclaimed Lang Lang Proving Ground. Read More

Harry MurtoughFebruary 20, 2026, 3:03 pmFebruary 20, 2026

Car Insights, Latest News, Supercars, Teams

NAPA renews partnership with PremiAir Racing

NAPA has confirmed it will continue its partnership with PremiAir Racing for the 2026 Supercars Championship, marking a third consecutive season with the Gold Coast-based team. Read More

Harry MurtoughFebruary 16, 2026, 12:34 pmFebruary 16, 2026

Car Insights

Hybrid vehicle sales surge in 2025 as trend continues into 2026

EV use surges in suburbs as fuel prices skyrocket

Driving Performance Forward: DBA Renews Motorsport Australia Partnership

Dayco ramps up motorsport presence for 2026

Amarok locked in as recovery ute for Supercars season

Feeney dominates scorching Sydney 500 season opener

ANCAP awards five stars to Hyundai and Denza EVs

Subaru Australia expands Supercars commitment

JAC Hunter ute undergoes Lang Lang testing

NAPA renews partnership with PremiAir Racing

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