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Market Scan – Issue 33 | February 2026

NEW VEHICLE SALES STEADY IN JANUARY 2026

Australia’s new vehicle market recorded 87,092 sales in January 2026, an increase of 288 vehicles (0.3  per cent) compared with January last year, according to figures released today by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries.

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VFACTS: JANUARY OFF TO A STEADY START

Year-on-year sales up just 0.1pc as FCAI and EVC figures show a steady start to the new year.

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VFACTS JANUARY 2026: ELECTRIFIED VEHICLES CONTINUE TO SURGE AS PETROL, DIESEL SALES DECLINE

Sales of petrol- and diesel-powered vehicles continue their sales decline as more and more Australians embrace electrified options.

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IMRPOVING ROAD SAFETY FOR YOUR TEAM

Employees who drive for work face risks that go well beyond everyday commuting. Whether travelling long regional distances or navigating busy city streets, time behind the wheel is a genuine workplace hazard. 

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WHY FLEET MATURITY – NOT TECHNOLOGY – WILL DEFINE PEFORMANCE IN 2026

As fleets head into 2026, the challenge is no longer a lack of available technology.

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ELECTRIC CAR DISCOUNT PUSHES MORE THAN 100,000 EVS ONTO AUSTRALIAN ROADS

Australia’s Electric Car Discount has helped add more than 100,000 electric vehicles to the national fleet. 

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SUBARU TO OFFER HYBRIDS ACROSS RANGE, ADD BEVS

Expanded line-up of HEVs and BEVs to help Subaru satisfy both NVES and its customers.

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FERRARI UNVEILS NEW DETAILS AND NAME – IN STYLE – FOR ITS FULLY ELECTRIC SPORTS CAR

Ferrari, one of the world’s most recognisable companies, this week unveiled new details for its upcoming fully electric sports car, including the name, Ferrari Luce.

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WHAT VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS ARE PLANNING FOR FLEETS IN 2026

Australian vehicle manufacturers are heading into 2026 facing a complex mix of emissions policy, evolving fleet demand and increasing scrutiny on whole-of-life cost.

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2026: COST PRESSURE, CAUTION AND A SHARPER FOCUS ON ASSET VALUE

2026 is shaping up as a year where fleet decision-making becomes more cautious, more financially disciplined, and more focused on asset value over the full lifecycle.

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ANCAP ANNOUNCES LATEST CRASH TEST RESULTS FOR KIA, MERCEDES-BENZ, TOYOTA, SUBARU, MG AND GEELY

A rash of brands have scored well in the latest round of ANCAP crash tests with five-star results for Geely, Leapmotor and Zeekr.

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FROM F1 TO YOUR DRIVEWAY: THE RACING TECH TO HIT AUSSIE ROADS

Formula One’s 2026 overhaul could redefine hybrids, EVs and even the conventional cars we buy.

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OVER 200,000 DRIVER LICENCES HACKED IN MASSIVE DATA BREACH

Personal information from hundreds of thousands of Australians has been exposed, with a Sydney financial firm experiencing a massive cybersecurity breach.

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TOYOTA GR SUPRA SUPERCARS DEBUT: HISTORIC 2026 SEASON KICKS OFF IN SYDNEY

Toyota has officially launched its most significant Australian motorsport campaign to date, marked by the debut of five GR Supra Supercars tonight at the Dunlop Sydney 500 at Sydney Motorsport Park.

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RISING ROAD TOLLS PUTS AUSTRALIA WAY OFF TRACK

Roads Australia calls for urgent action to reverse the rising road toll.

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