Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce - VACC

18/06/2026

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11/06/2026

The June edition of VACC Automotive is out now! 📖🚗

This issue takes a deep dive into the shifting Australian new car market, with Chinese brands dominating the floor at the 2026 Melbourne Motor Show and reshaping the competitive landscape.

We also unpack the first New Vehicle Efficiency Standard results and what tightening targets mean for the industry ahead, plus the latest VACC and TACC advocacy updates including VACC's comprehensive pre-budget submission to the Victorian Government.

Elsewhere, get to know the VACC OHSE Unit and the critical services built into your membership, plus read inspiring member business profiles, and get your first look at the 2026 Automotive Industry Awards finalists ahead of the gala dinner on 27 June.

Read the digital edition now 👉 https://bit.ly/4alkxck

11/06/2026

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20/05/2026

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19/05/2026

1 in 6 Australian businesses are on default energy rates.

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14/05/2026

Day two of the 2026 Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo is underway!

Whether you want to talk membership, IR and OH&S support, explore what MotorTech can do for your business, or find out about training, apprenticeships and what's coming up for members, we've got you covered.

Tickets are free. Come past Stand G16 today — or catch us again tomorrow. We'd love to see you.

13/05/2026

The 2026 Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo is on at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre from Thursday, Friday & Saturday — and we'd love to see you at Stand G16.

Our Membership, MotorTech, Technical and Apprenticeship teams will all be on the floor — ready to talk about how VACC can support your business, what's new across our products and services, and what's ahead for members in the year ahead.

Whether you're after answers, want to explore what VACC has to offer, or want to catch up — come say hi!

Tickets are free: https://aftermarketexpo.com.au/

06/05/2026

We’re proud to share that VACC Automotive magazine has been awarded Custom Publication of the Year at the Awards.

Described by the judges as “a benchmark example of custom publishing… with a clear understanding of its readers,” this recognition reflects the quality, care and collaboration that goes into every edition.

Congratulations to our Marketing & Communications team, contributors across VACC, and the members whose stories bring the magazine to life.

Most importantly, thank you to our members, this publication exists to inform, support and represent you.

29/04/2026

Seventy-five years of VACC membership. Three generations of family ownership. And the title of Australia's oldest Toyota dealership. 🏆

The April edition of VACC Automotive celebrates Albion Motors of Kyabram. This business has been part of the town's identity since the early 1950s, when Dick Isaac and Perc Walton first opened their doors selling Triumphs, Ramblers, and Fiat tractors to the district's farming families.

Today, under third-generation dealer principal Ian Isaac, Albion Motors remains proudly family-owned, proudly community-focused, and proudly Kyabram. In an industry often marked by high turnover, their story of loyalty — to their customers, their staff, and their community, is one worth celebrating.

Read the full feature in the April edition of VACC Automotive 👇
🔗 https://issuu.com/vaccofficial/docs/vacc_automotive_april_2026/24

29/04/2026

The 2026 Automotive Industry Awards finalists are here, and we could not be more excited to celebrate them.

From small regional workshops to large metropolitan operations, these businesses and individuals represent the very best of our industry

Swipe through to see all of this year's finalists across every category.

Winners will be announced at the 2026 Automotive Industry Awards Night, taking place on Saturday, 27th of June at the Palladium in Crown Melbourne.

👏 Congratulations to all the finalists. It was another record-breaking year of applications.

The 2026 Automotive Industry Awards will be held at Palladium at Crown Melbourne. Hosted by Shane Jacobson, the evening will feature gourmet food and drinks, live music entertainment.
📅 Date: Saturday 27 June 2026
📍 Venue: Palladium at Crown Melbourne
🎤 Host: Shane Jacobson
🎟️ SECURE YOUR TICKETS NOW — automotiveindustryawards.com.au