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2 Cheap Cars has opened FY27 with a sharp lift in unaudited profit and margins, even as vehicle volumes declined. The improvement arrives alongside Sena & Co’s increased NZ$0.90-per-share takeover offer, which remains conditional on reaching 90% voting control by 30 September.

The Colonial Motor Company (NZX:CMO) increased shareholder profit, lifted its annual dividend and sharply reduced borrowings and inventory in 2026. The New Zealand automotive group is entering a more difficult trading period, however, with price pressure, new-brand competition and a chair transition ahead.

The ACCC has approved Peter Warren Automotive's acquisition of Wakeling Automotive's dealerships in Sydney's Macarthur region, conditional on divesting eight sites to preserve competition.

Peter Warren Automotive has secured ACCC approval for its acquisition of Wakeling Automotive’s dealerships in Sydney’s Macarthur region, contingent on divesting eight sites to maintain local competition.

Carma Limited posted a 59% revenue jump to $113.8 million in FY26, doubling gross profit to $10.5 million, while gearing up to double reconditioning capacity and target positive EBITDA in 2027.

Bapcor has negotiated eased lender covenants for FY27, allowing higher leverage and lower fixed charge cover ratios to support its ongoing operational reset.

Sena & Co Limited has launched a conditional full takeover offer for the remaining shares of 2 Cheap Cars Group Limited, aiming to increase its stake from 75.9% to at least 90%. The NZ$0.80 per share cash offer comes with plans to delist 2CC and maintain current operations.

Autosports Group reports a 22% jump in order write driven by battery electric vehicles, with FY26 profit forecast raised to $51-54 million.

2 Cheap Cars Group maintained steady revenue and profit in FY26 despite softer vehicle sales and regulatory headwinds, driven by strong EV demand and record finance and insurance penetration.

Turners Automotive Group posted a record $63.2 million normalised NPBT for FY26, beating guidance and declaring a 14% higher dividend as it accelerates branch expansion and ecosystem integration.

The ACCC has moved Peter Warren Automotive’s acquisition of Wakeling Automotive’s 30 dealership sites into a Phase 2 review amid concerns it could dominate Sydney’s Macarthur region new car market, controlling 25 of 33 dealerships locally.

The ACCC has moved Peter Warren Automotive’s proposed acquisition of 30 Wakeling Automotive dealerships to a Phase 2 review, citing risks of reduced competition in Sydney’s Macarthur region.