Fresh spy photos show a heavily disguised sixth generation Kia Sportage road testing, with a full unveiling expected in 2027. whichcar.com.au/news/spy-pho… #Kia #Sportage

Chery International's president estimates around 90% of Chinese carmakers are losing money, and says many will disappear. carexpert.com.au/car-news/ch… #Chery #ChineseCars

Honda is reportedly planning a ladder frame ute based on the Mitsubishi Triton, as early as 2028. The report is unverified. drive.com.au/news/honda-ute-… #Honda #Ute

Used car sales rose for a third straight month in September: 258,127 sold, 4WDs at 46.2% of sales and used EV sales up 29.8% on August. whichcar.com.au/news/austral… #UsedCars #4WD

A European carmaker engineer says the warning signs were visible for over a decade, but action was repeatedly deferred. Cariad, complexity and China all feature. premium.goauto.com.au/europe… #AutomotiveIndustry

Jetour T1 and T2 SUVs have been spied testing in Australia ahead of the Chery Group brand's 2027 launch. carexpert.com.au/car-news/je… #Jetour #Chery

Right-hand drive Y63 Patrol production has started in Japan, with Australian deliveries due Jan to Mar 2027. Twin-turbo V6, 317kW, from $98,990. carexpert.com.au/car-news/ni… #Nissan

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The AADA is taking Australian dealer concerns to Beijing, with a delegation at the World Intelligent Connected Vehicles Conference this week. autotalk.com.au/industry-new… #AADA #Dealers

🔑 Your team doesn’t need another dashboard. Michael Clarke on dashboard fatigue, and why AI has to plug into the data to win dealer buy-in. 🎙️ Want the full conversation? Check the bio. #TheAutomotiveTalentShow #TATS #DataIntegration #automotive #automotivetalentshow

Toyota Australia has agreed to a $750m settlement of two DPF class actions covering 264,170 vehicles. Subject to Federal Court approval. carexpert.com.au/car-news/to… #Toyota

Porsche's strategy to 2035 targets double the operating margin on fewer cars, with 20% fewer variants and 40% fewer management positions. autotalk.com.au/industry-new… #Porsche

🧭 Adapt to AI and it makes you better. Fight it and it won’t work. Jeremy Nowling on the people who’ll thrive with it, and the three in four customers who now shop online. 🎙️ Want the full conversation? Check the bio. #TheAutomotiveTalentShow #TATS #ChangeMindset #automotive

Nissan confirms the Navara Pro PHEV for 2027: 300kW, 800Nm and 3500kg braked towing, and its first plug-in hybrid in Australia. goauto.com.au/future-models/… #Nissan #Navara

🔌 Turn the AI off and you’ve missed the point. Jeremy Nowling on his first fix if he started again: make sure the team understands the AI before it goes live. 🎙️ Want the full conversation? Check the bio. #TheAutomotiveTalentShow #TATS #DealershipLeadership #automotive

Porsche has axed petrol versions of the electric 718 successor, but is teasing a new mid-engined hypercar, the Mission S. carexpert.com.au/car-news/po… #Porsche #718

🚪 No owner at the kickoff meeting, no deal. Michael Clarke on why AI has to be backed from the top down, and why no single person should own it. 🎙️ Want the full conversation? Check the bio. #TheAutomotiveTalentShow #TATS #AIinAutomotive #automotive #automotivetalentshow

Chinese sourced vehicles outsold Japan and Thailand combined again in September: 42,045 to 40,933, almost 39% of the new car market. carexpert.com.au/car-news/ch… #VFACTS #NewCarSales

Craig Cubitt has been appointed CEO of Daimler Truck Australia Pacific from 1 November, succeeding Daniel Whitehead, who has led the business since 2014. autotalk.co.nz/craig-cubitt-… #DaimlerTruck #Freightliner

⚙️ Buying the AI is the easy part. Changing how the team works is the job. John Clavadetscher on why AI is a change management project, in automotive and everywhere else. 🎙️ Want the full conversation? Check the bio. #TheAutomotiveTalentShow #TATS #ChangeManagement #automotive