--- title: "News" description: "Latest automotive news & announcements Listed below are clickable links to some the latest automotive news & announcements we have shared. We frequently share interesting automotive industry annoucements. And we also try to let everyone else know some of the recent things we have been doing." url: "https://autorecruit.com.au/latest-automotive-news-announcements/" date_modified: "2026-11-05T15:20:24+11:00" --- # Latest automotive news & announcements Listed below are clickable links to some the latest automotive news & announcements we have shared. We frequently share interesting automotive industry annoucements. And we also try to let everyone else know some of the recent things we have been doing. --- - [Australian Car Manufacturing: Can Kevin Rudd’s Revival Plan Compete With China?](https://autorecruit.com.au/australian-car-manufacturing-kevin-rudd/) — Australian car manufacturing could make a comeback if former prime minister Kevin Rudd’s vision becomes reality. But rebuilding Australia’s automotive industry raises an uncomfortable question: what has changed economically since Holden, Ford and Toyota closed their local factories? During a September 2026 National Press Club address, Rudd argued that Australia should rebuild its automotive manufacturing \[…\] - [JLR Takes Legal Action Against BYD Over Defender-Like SUV Approved for Australia](https://autorecruit.com.au/jlr-byd-legal-dispute-defender-ti7/) — The JLR BYD legal dispute has intensified, with Jaguar Land Rover pursuing intellectual property allegations involving the BYD Ti7, a Defender-like SUV that has already received approval for sale in Australia. Court-appointed bailiffs reportedly seized digital records from BYD’s offices in the Netherlands in August 2026, ahead of legal proceedings in The Hague. The dispute \[…\] - [Australia Faces 11 More Chinese Car Brands as Debate Over Competition Intensifies](https://autorecruit.com.au/australian-car-brands-11-more-coming/) — Australian car brands could soon number close to 80, with at least 11 additional Chinese manufacturers and sub-brands confirmed or expected to enter the market over the next 18 months. The latest developments follow renewed debate about whether Australia’s automotive market can sustainably support the growing number of brands competing for approximately 1.2 million annual \[…\] - [Autosports Group to Acquire Three Sydney Dealerships from Grand Motors Group](https://autorecruit.com.au/autosports-group-acquisition-sydney-dealerships/) — Autosports Group has announced an agreement to acquire three Sydney dealerships from Grand Motors Group, expanding its Mercedes-Benz representation and adding a Chery dealership to its Australian retail portfolio. The Autosports Group acquisition, announced on 6 November 2026, includes Mercedes-Benz Parramatta, Mercedes-Benz Castle Hill and Chery Castle Hill. The transaction will be undertaken through Autosports \[…\] - [Australian Car Dealers Record First Quarterly Loss Since GFC as AADA Warns of Industry Crisis](https://autorecruit.com.au/australian-car-dealers-profitability-crisis-2026/) — Australian car dealers have recorded their first negative quarterly profitability result since the Global Financial Crisis, prompting the Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA) to warn that the industry’s current trading conditions are becoming unsustainable. In a statement released on 5 November 2026, the AADA called for urgent action from government, vehicle manufacturers and suppliers as \[…\] - [Toyota Hybrid Strategy Delivers as Quarterly Profit Jumps 34%](https://autorecruit.com.au/toyota-hybrid-strategy-profit-rebound-2026/) — Toyota hybrid strategy continues to deliver strong commercial results, with the Japanese automotive manufacturer reporting a 34% increase in quarterly operating profit despite weaker vehicle sales in several markets. Toyota Motor Corporation announced its financial results on 5 November 2026, reporting operating profit of ¥1.13 trillion for the July–September quarter, its first year-on-year quarterly operating \[…\] - [October 2026 VFACTS: BYD Passes 10,000 Sales as EV Demand Surges and Chinese Brands Gain Ground](https://autorecruit.com.au/october-2026-vfacts-australian-car-sales/) — October 2026 VFACTS figures reveal a rapidly changing Australian automotive market, with record new vehicle sales, accelerating Chinese brand growth and electric vehicles outselling petrol-powered cars. Australia recorded 107,493 new vehicle deliveries during October 2026, representing a 6.8% year-on-year increase when VFACTS and Electric Vehicle Council figures are combined. The initial VFACTS report recorded 103,325 \[…\] - [Eagers Automotive 2026 Trading Update Forecasts Record Revenue of Up to $17.5 Billion](https://autorecruit.com.au/eagers-automotive-2026-trading-update/) — The Eagers Automotive 2026 trading update forecasts record full-year revenue and underlying profit before tax, supported by the group’s Australian dealership operations, Canadian expansion and growing pre-owned vehicle business. In an ASX announcement released on 5 November 2026, Eagers Automotive forecast full-year revenue of $17.3–$17.5 billion, representing growth of at least 30% compared with 2025. \[…\] - [BYD targets more than 150 Australian dealerships as Chinese brands expand national support](https://autorecruit.com.au/byd-australian-dealership-expansion/) — BYD is targeting more than 150 Australian dealerships by the end of 2026, as Chinese automotive brands expand the sales, service and parts networks supporting their growing customer bases. With more than 120 dealer locations already established, BYD is extending its reach further into regional Australia. The company reports having delivered more than 150,000 vehicles \[…\]