Electric vehicle (EV) interest in Australia has increased for the first time in more than three years, according to the latest carsales EV Consumer Survey. The proportion of car buyers considering an EV rose from 30% in November 2024 to 37% in May 2025, reflecting a modest but notable shift in consumer sentiment. While EV

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03.07.2025

MTAA critical of draft insurance and repair code | Autotalk Australia

The Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA) has concluded its consultation process on proposed changes to the MVIRI Code of Conduct. MTAA says the draft Code, which is being reviewed jointly with the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA), risks reinforcing insurer dominance and failing to resolve long-standing concerns about fairness and transparency in the claims

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Treasury review of Right to Repair law | Autotalk Australia

The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) has welcomed a formal review by Treasury into the Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Information Sharing Scheme (MVIS), which took effect in July 2022. The law is Australia’s first legislated Right to Repair framework for the automotive sector and is designed to support fair access to repair information. AAAA

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RedBook launches VIN-level factory options identification tool | Autotalk Australia

RedBook Australia has launched a new VIN-specific vehicle lookup tool that enables users to identify factory-fitted options for individual vehicles using authorised manufacturer data.Developed in partnership with S&P Global Mobility and supported by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), the new tool draws on data provided by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to improve transparency

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EV interest rebounds in Australia but brand dynamics are shifting | Autotalk Australia

MTAA critical of draft insurance and repair code | Autotalk Australia

Treasury review of Right to Repair law | Autotalk Australia

RedBook launches VIN-level factory options identification tool | Autotalk Australia

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