Car dealers warn new manufacturers breach consumer laws leaving drivers stranded
Australian car dealers warn that new overseas manufacturers are failing to meet consumer law obligations, leaving drivers stranded for six to eight weeks awaiting repairs and refunds. More than one in three cars sold in Australia in June were electric or hybrid. The industry is calling on the government to update Australian Consumer Law to address modern vehicle complexities.
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Published 16 Jul 2026, 19:31 UTC · Updated 16 Jul 2026, 19:40 UTC
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