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Industry collaboration powers TAFE NSW automotive training

TAFE NSW Wyong and surrounding campuses have turbocharged their automotive training with the generous donation of eight Hyundai cars boosting students access to cutting-edge technology. Read More

Contributed2 days agoJanuary 12, 2026

Automotive industry, Eye on the Industry, Latest News, Skills and training

Guest status in Taipei delivered more than medals ever could

Removing the prospect of medals can, paradoxically, be one of the most effective things you do for a young competitor… writes WorldSkills CEO Trevor Schwenke Read More

Trevor Schwenke2 days agoJanuary 12, 2026

Australian Car Mechanic #85 out now!

Every year when the Australian summer rolls in, I’m reminded just how brutal our heat can be. It’s the kind of dry, sizzling warmth that shimmers off the road and bakes the inside of your car before you’ve even turned the key. Read More

Harry Murtough5 days agoJanuary 9, 2026

Automotive industry, Car Insights, Car news, Car sales stats, Hybrids, Latest News, Utes

HiLux and RAV4 spearhead another year of Toyota dominance

Toyota has once again underlined its dominance of the Australian automotive market, securing its 23rd consecutive year as the nation’s top-selling brand in 2025. Read More

Harry Murtough7 days agoJanuary 7, 2026

Automotive industry, Car Insights, Car news, Car sales stats, EV, FCAI, Hybrids, Latest News, Sales figures, Stats, Utes

Hybrids, BYD take limelight as Australia cracks 1.2 million car sales

Australia’s new vehicle market delivered a solid performance in 2025, with total sales reaching 1,209,808 units, underscoring the sector’s resilience amid changing consumer preferences and accelerating technological shifts. Read More

Harry Murtough7 days agoJanuary 7, 2026

Automotive industry, Eye on the Industry, Latest News

MTA NSW Group and Cars For Hope team up to tackle mental health

In workshops across the country, automotive technicians are solving some of the toughest problems on the road, but the hardest challenges are often the ones we don’t see… writes Jason Steporowski, General Manager – Membership & Sales, MTA NSW Group Read More

Jason Steporowski7 days agoJanuary 7, 2026

Automotive industry, Business and Finance, Insurance, Latest News

MTAA backs ACCC move to block IAG takeover of RAC Insurance

The Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA) has welcomed the ACCC’s decision to oppose Insurance Australia Group’s (IAG) proposed acquisition of RAC Insurance (RACI) from the Royal Automobile Club of Western Australia. Read More

Harry MurtoughDecember 15, 2025, 1:51 pmDecember 15, 2025

Automotive industry, Business and Finance, Car Insights, Car sales stats, Latest News

TACC warning on Hobart CBD automotive retail ban

The Tasmanian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (TACC) has voiced strong opposition to a proposal before Hobart City Council that would ban broad-acre automotive retailing in the Hobart CBD. Read More

Harry MurtoughDecember 15, 2025, 1:43 pmDecember 15, 2025

Apprenticeships, Automotive industry, Latest News, Polytechnic, Skills and training, TAFE

MTA NSW Group appoints Louise Kinloch as Training General Manager

The MTA NSW Group has announced the appointment of Louise Kinloch as its new General Manager – Training, a role in which she will oversee and lead training functions across the organisation. Read More

Harry MurtoughDecember 15, 2025, 1:26 pmDecember 15, 2025

Apprenticeships, Automotive industry, Latest News, Skills and training

Lidcombe apprentice named 2025 Capricorn Rising Star

Lidcombe’s Lachlan Madsen has been named the 2025 Capricorn Rising Star Apprentice of the Year, beating hundreds of aspiring technicians from across Australia and New Zealand to claim the top honour. Read More

Harry MurtoughDecember 12, 2025, 2:57 pmDecember 12, 2025

Latest News

Industry collaboration powers TAFE NSW automotive training

Guest status in Taipei delivered more than medals ever could

Australian Car Mechanic #85 out now!

HiLux and RAV4 spearhead another year of Toyota dominance

Hybrids, BYD take limelight as Australia cracks 1.2 million car sales

MTA NSW Group and Cars For Hope team up to tackle mental health

MTAA backs ACCC move to block IAG takeover of RAC Insurance

TACC warning on Hobart CBD automotive retail ban

MTA NSW Group appoints Louise Kinloch as Training General Manager

Lidcombe apprentice named 2025 Capricorn Rising Star

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