1+ hour, 55+ min ago   (282+ words) Data from RACV Car Match shows EVs from BYD and MG occupied all five of the platform’s most searched vehicle positions during the five months of uncertainty surrounding fuel prices. Leading the rankings was the BYD Atto 1, with a drive-away…...

1+ hour, 22+ min ago   (303+ words) The National Automotive Leasing and Salary Packaging Association’s Q2 2026 analysis found outer-suburban and growth-area communities dominated the top 10 postcodes nationally for battery electric vehicles purchased through novated leasing and the discount. Importantly, all 10 postcodes had rooftop solar densities above their respective…...

1+ hour, 29+ min ago   (340+ words) The decision in Mandoukos v Allianz Australia Insurance Ltd [2026] NSWSC 911 centred on Nicolas Mandoukos, who was injured in a motor vehicle accident in January 2019 and subsequently required cervical spine surgery for continuing nerve pain affecting his neck and arm. The…...

2+ hour, 10+ min ago   (333+ words) Research from Allianz Australia found its EV insurance policy quotes had increased by approximately 66 per cent year on year, reflecting growing consumer interest in electric vehicles. While 68 per cent of surveyed EV drivers said they felt prepared before making the…...

5+ hour, 11+ min ago   (237+ words) Two scholarships are available, providing successful applicants with the opportunity to gain a nationally recognised training qualification and help develop the next generation of Queensland automotive workers. Valued at more than $3,000, each scholarship supports recipients undertaking the TAE40122 Certificate IV in…...

5+ hour, 26+ min ago   (251+ words) A total of 103,656 new vehicles was delivered during July 2026, beating the previous July record of 103,097 set last year. The result followed a record June and marked the second consecutive month in which battery electric vehicles (BEVs) represented more than 20 per…...

5+ hour, 26+ min ago   (361+ words) The latest figure was the highest recorded by AFCA and marked the third consecutive year in which complaints exceeded 100,000. Personal transaction accounts attracted the most complaints, followed by motor vehicle insurance and credit cards. Across all financial products, the three…...

6+ day, 23+ hour ago   (272+ words) The National First Year Experience Report, based on the experiences of more than 12,000 current and former apprentices and trainees, provides one of the most comprehensive snapshots yet of the factors influencing apprentice retention at a time when apprenticeship commencements continue…...

6+ day, 23+ hour ago   (384+ words) Trewin brings almost 40 years of experience across the collision repair sector, having worked as a repair technician, body shop owner, business leader, technical trainer and industry representative. His extensive background also includes board and committee roles that have helped shape…...

1+ week, 1+ hour ago   (222+ words) The Code review, which is intended to strengthen consumer protections and modernise industry standards, was originally expected to be lodged with ASIC earlier. However, the ICA has now pushed the timetable back to late October to allow more time to…...