Top Automotive Companies in Australia

The automotive industry is a significant contributor to the country's economy, contributing around AUD $35 billion to the country's GDP, making up around 2% of the total GDP. The industry also employed over 60,000 people, making up around 0.5% of the total employment in the country. In this article, we will explore the key statistics, factors contributing to its growth and success, each industry's growth and comparison to previous years, and key trends, including technological disruptions, challenges, and future outlook.

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REMA TIP TOP AUSTRALIA229 +61 8 6253 1900
info@rema-tiptop.com.au

REMA TIP TOP works closely with its customers to develop technologically sophisticated, innovative and tailored solutions to deliver on the simple to the most complex solutions. Our products in the automotive and surface protection industries are market leaders globally, coupled with our unique added value combining maintenance services, product sourcing, and continuous improvement from a single point of contact. In the materials processing industry we draw on local expertise and experience to lead in the Australian market. Our local and global acquisitions including ConvaTech, DUNLOP Conveyor Products South Africa and Cobra Group means we are well positioned to continue evolving our capability to enhance your experience. We are part of the STAHLGRUBER Group which holds 100% of the shares in in two large operational businesses: STAHLGRUBER GmbH and REMA TIP TOP AG.

LINX CARGO CARE GROUP247 +61 2 4923 4555
communications@linxcc.com.au

LINX Cargo Care Group (LINX CCG) is one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest supply chain and logistics companies and brings together the capabilities of five market-leading operations built on over 100 years of ports and logistics experience. Together Autocare, C3, LINX, GeelongPort and Pederson Group employ more than 4000 highly-skilled professionals across Australia and New Zealand. LINX Cargo Care Group formed in August 2016 following the separation from Patrick and the ASX-listed Asciano group of companies. Every year, the LINX Cargo Care group of companies handles more than 16 million tonnes of bulk products, almost two million tonnes of steel and more than 15 million tonnes of forestry products. LINX CCG also transports more than 600,000 new vehicles across Australia from shore to door and process more than 400,000 vehicles for many of Australia’s largest fleet operators. Owned by global alternative asset manager Brookfield and its investment partners, LINX Cargo Care Gr…

PRIXCAR SERVICES220 +61 1300 668 105
info@prixcar.com.au

PrixCar Services Pty Ltd is a leading vehicle storage and processing company in Australia that offers premium transportation solutions. Founded in 1988, Prixcar Services has set the industry standard of excellence in the care and services it delivers. By utilizing a dynamic network of resources and specialised equipment, Prixcar Services is able to provide competitive prices to our corporate and private customers Australia wide. For more information on how Prixcar Services can assist you or find out about a quote, please contact the number on 1300 660 616. Alternatively, visit our website at www.prixcar.com.au

CARBON REVOLUTION225 +61 3 5244 5987
privacy@carbonrev.com

Carbon Revolution is an Australian technology company, which has successfully innovated, commercialised and industrialised the advanced manufacture of carbon fibre wheels for the global automotive industry. The Company has progressed from single prototypes to designing and manufacturing lightweight wheels for cars and SUVs in the high performance, premium and luxury segments, for the world’s most prestigious automotive brands. Carbon Revolution is creating a significant and sustainable advanced technology business that supplies its lightweight wheel technology to automotive manufacturers around the world. Contact us: www.carbonrev.com/contact Facebook: www.facebook.com/carbonrevolution Instagram: www.instagram.com/carbonrev Media Enquries: media@carbonrev.com Investor Relations: investors@carbonrev.com

ORIX AUSTRALIA CORPORATION LIMITED216 +61 1300 652 886
novated@orix.com.au

ORIX Australia Corporation Limited was established in 1986 as a joint venture and became a wholly owned subsidiary of ORIX Corporation, Japan, in 1989. The head office of ORIX Australia is in Macquarie Park, Sydney with offices throughout Australia and New Zealand. It employs more than 325 staff and owns or manages assets of circa A$1.5 billion. The company specialises in the acquisition, financing and management of both passenger and commercial vehicles, providing commercial & passenger vehicle fleet services and commercial vehicle rental. ORIX Australia is a part of the global ORIX Group. ORIX Corporation (TSE: 8591; NYSE: IX) is an integrated financial services group based in Tokyo, Japan, providing innovative value-added products and services to both corporate and retail customers. With operations in 36 countries and regions worldwide, ORIXs activities include leasing, corporate finance, real estate-related finance and development, life insurance, and investment and retail bank…

SUTTONS268 +61 2 8711 8619
customercare@suttons.com.au

Suttons have been a family owned motor group serving the greater Sydney area for nearly 75 years. Now with 38 franchised dealerships in 24 locations in the greater Sydney area we aim to cover all your automotive needs.

ROYANS TRANSPORT ACCIDENT REPAIRS63 +61 3 9737 2480
burpengary@royans.com.au

Royans Transport Accident Repairs have been Australia’s No.1 choice for commercial vehicle repairs for over 77 years. Founded by Mr Bede Royan in 1944, Royans have grown to become the region’s largest commercial vehicle accident repair network with branches across Australia and New Zealand. Our heritage is something we are proud of, and we strive to maintain the same core values – loyalty and dedication to our clients, suppliers and staff. Royans Transport Accident Repairs remains a family owned and operated business, with loyalty and dedication to our clients, suppliers and staff, at the core of our values.

BTI LOGISTICS67 +61 2 9316 9500
hello@btilogistics.com.au

BTi Logistics is an Australian owned freight forwarding and 3PL company based in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Auckland and Singapore. We have been operating for 35 years, offering services including import and export freight movements, customs brokerage and consultancy, 3PL warehousing and fulfilment, distribution and supply chain management. Our head office in Melbourne comprises of 16,000 square metres of purpose-built warehousing space, less than half an hour from the CBD. The 16,000sqm quarantine approved warehousing facilities also include a fully operational quarantine wash bay. We manage a diverse range of supply chains ranging from small retail or consumer goods, through to vehicle, parts, building supplies and much more. With an excellent worldwide network and long serving staff that you can trust, we are capable and ready to assist your companys growth. From consumer-facing eCommerce engines to warehousing and container ocean freight, BTi has the expertise needed …

ALEMLUBE PTY LTD95 +61 1300 159 311
info@alemlube.com.au

Alemlube is a Progressive, Innovative and Customer Centric 100% Australian Owned Company. Alemlube is committed to making a valuable contribution to industry in Australia, New Zealand & Papua New Guinea. As a family owned and operated company, Alemlube is proud of its past and optimistic about the future. Flexible and quick to react and respond, Alemlube’s core philosophy is based on constantly reassessing what industry is looking for and requiring whilst at the same time working with our distributors, mindful of what they need to reach and achieve their goals and objectives. Representing and working closely with many of the world’s leading manufacturers and brands in the fields of lubrication and refuelling equipment, hose storage and retrieval solutions, spill containment products, vehicle hoists and wheel servicing equipment, Alemlube delivers and supplies a complete portfolio of products and services now inclusive of single and multi-point lubricators as the third lubrication eq…

LSH AUTO AUSTRALIA91 +61 7 3251 6699
au.serviceloyalty@lshauto.com.au

LSH Auto Australia is one of the leading Mercedes-Benz dealer groups in Australia. We comprise a total of 10 outlets in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, which are the largest in their respective cities. We have developed and expanded following successful acquisitions of dealerships from Daimler AG including Mercedes-Benz Sydney in June 2015, Brisbane in September 2015 and Melbourne in July 2017. In 2019, we sold over 5,400 new vehicles and 6,400 pre-owned vehicles across our operations and provided more than 107,000 vehicle services to our customers. We are part of LSH Auto Holdings, one of the world’s largest Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicle dealer groups with a decades-long heritage, expertise in retail operations, more than 120 premium automotive retail outlets across over 30 cities and more than 6,400 employees. Daimler AG maintains a 15% share in the LSH Auto Holdings business. We are a leading provider of premium car sales and services in Taiwan, South Korea, Germany, the …

VOLKSWAGEN FINANCIAL SERVICES AUSTRALIA89 +61 1300 845 327
customerservice@vwfs.com.au

We are the automotive finance brand that is DRIVEN BY MORE. We help customers to step into their dream car and staff to realise a career of unique potential. Discover a wealth of opportunity to advance your career in a business which empowers you to make a difference and have an impact fast. At Volkswagen Financial Services build a career that offers: • working with prestige brands like Volkswagen, Audi, ŠKODA • challenging work in a supportive environment with great opportunities • a diverse team who collaborate, encourage and have fun together • competitive salary and big benefits Join a team that is driven by providing our customers with the best finance and insurance products. Join the team that is DRIVEN BY MORE.

ENGAGIS95 +61 1300 203 810
info@engagis.com

Engagis designs and delivers digital media solutions at scale for large enterprise organisations that want to engage with their customers and staff in physical spaces in more meaningful and effective ways. Whether its digital signage, LED displays, self-ordering and wayfinding kiosks, visitor and queue management solutions, smart room bookings, videoconferencing or AV - Engagis offers all elements of the solution - solution design, content creation, hardware, software, deployment and support. We have almost 20 years experience deploying and supporting the digital media infrastructure for some of Australias most well known brands across the banking, retail, convenience, logistics, healthcare and automotive industries.

NEW AIM158 +61 3 9376 0841
info@newaim.com.au

New Aim is Australias largest and fastest-growing private ecommerce company. Since 2005, weve evolved from marketplace seller to ecommerce enabler, ranking among the Top 500 Private Companies in Australia. With proprietary technology, were improving procurement, supply chain management, multichannel integration, and price decisioning. We’re reimagining the possibilities of ecommerce using technology that empowers Aussie businesses to transform the way they start and scale online. Our business-to-many (B2M) model is unique in the Australian market. We partner with Australia’s most-loved household brands and online marketplaces including Amazon, Catch, eBay, MyDeal, Kogan, Big W, Costco Wholesale, Barbeques Galore, David Jones, Harvey Norman and Myer. Through our B2B2C marketplace, Dropshipzone, we’re creating an ecosystem that enables thousands of SMEs to start and scale with ecommerce. Today, we have more than 400 employees from Melbourne, Australia to Guangzhou, China who all w…

HEARTLAND MOTORS93 +61 2 8806 3603
webenquiriesb@heartland.com.au

Heartland Motors, a leading car dealer in Sydney, provide users with the best prices on all new and used cars, car services, car parts and even car finance. Our car brand range includes Hyundai, Mitsubishi, Suzuki, Kia, Jeep, Chery, SsangYong and MG Heartland Motors is a family owned and operated company serving Sydneys heartland since 1966 Our Vision: To be recognised as a successful organisation, committed to making a positive impact on the community, our customers and our staff. Our Mission: To provide the best total automotive solutions to our customers. We believe in developing our corporate culture in such a way as to eliminate the negative perceptions often associated with the purchase of a new or used vehicle and aim to provide an enjoyable and stress free experience.

BARTONS MOTOR GROUP82 +61 7 3245 2200
crm@bartons.net.au

Bartons has been servicing the residents of Wynnum Manly & the Redlands for over 75 years. What began as a small workshop, has become one of the largest family-owned dealership groups in SE Queensland. We pride ourselves in exceeding customers’ expectations in all facets of the vehicle ownership experience. Customers for Life is our philosophy. So when you are in the need for anything AUTO, see the team and Buy Better, Buy Bartons With dealerships located in Wynnum and Capalaba, each proudly holding Hyundai, Subaru, Mitsubishi and Nissan brands as well as quality used car yards, Bartons is the best dealership in Brisbane to find your next car. The informative, professional and friendly staff at Bartons are here to help you with the selection of your next new or used car; your next service; your parts and accessory requirements; your fleet needs, salary packages or novated lease needs; and any finance or insurance options..!! Bartons truly is your ONE STOP SHOP. Book in a service o…

ROTOR STUDIOS81 +61 2 7200 9300
steve.brann@rotorstudios.com

Rotor Studios is a multi-award winning Creative Technology & Content Agency specialising in computer-generated (CG) content creation, software development, interactive experiences, automotive visualisation & marketing automation, as well as live-action production. Founded in 1998 as a full-service production company, we have over 17 years experience in producing high-end marketing collateral for some of the world’s leading brands. And, we’re extremely proud that all these years later our biggest clients are still with us. The strength of these partnerships is based on our continual evolution to stay ahead of rapidly advancing technology. We relentlessly pursue and invest in the latest technological innovations, offering a passionate team of specialists across a wide range of skill sets. Our core mantra is Intelligent Content Creation - we create visually stunning and technologically advanced content that resonates with audiences, scales to our clients needs and is adaptable to the…

EVOLVE GROUP34 +61 7 3803 6222
info@evolvegrp.com

Evolve Group is Australia’s pre-eminent hardware accelerator and product commercialisation facility. At Evolve we specialise in turning product ideas and inventions into profitable success stories. Our focus is developing low risk, highly profitable products that are globally scalable. Evolves Brisbane based facility combines our internationally recognised award winning product design & development division and our comprehensive manufacturing division. Who together have over 45 years of experience in the international design, commercialisation, manufacturing and fulfilment business. We match cutting edge design and manufacturing techniques & equipment, with real market experience and relationships with some of the worlds largest wholesalers and retailers to connect the dots for our customers. A key achievement of Evolve is our ability to manufacture here in Brisbane more cost effectively than offshore suppliers, and we have been successfully re-shoring manufacturing to Australia and e…

LEXUS AUSTRALIA59 +61 1800 023 009
financialservices@lexus.com.au

In just 30 years, Lexus has established a unique place in the automotive world as a manufacturer of premium vehicles that distil breathtaking design, advanced technology, incredible performance, environmental sensitivity and refined levels of luxury into one distinctive package. Lexus is constantly looking to the future, driven by innovation, and perfection. The process to create a Lexus vehicle is unique within the automotive industry. Taking inspiration from fields as diverse as the fashion industry, architecture, the arts and medicine, each vehicle is painstakingly crafted to meet Lexus exacting standards meaning we are extremely proud of each and every car that leaves our factory line. Stay in touch via: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LexusAustralia Instagram https://instagram.com/lexusaustralia Website lexus.com.au Contact http://www.lexus.com.au/contact/

OMEGA SECURITY SOLUTIONS36 +61 1300 893 488
omega@omegacorp.com.au

Omega Security Solutions can professionally specify, supply, install and most importantly, maintain your electronic and mechanical security systems to the highest standard possible, allowing you to concentrate on other areas.Contact us today for a friendly obligation free consultation. Omega Security Controls, our sister company are leading manufacturers of commercial key switches.

MERCEDES-BENZ WAVERLEY42 +61 132333
mbwenquiries@mbwaverley.com.au

Experience the boutique star treatment online & in-store at Mercedes-Benz Waverley - your local authorised Mercedes-Benz & EQ Retailer located in the heart of Mulgrave, Melbourne. Boasting the latest Mercedes-Benz architecture, design and technology, Mercedes-Benz Waverley offers a one-stop solution for all your Mercedes-Benz sales, servicing and parts requirements. Conveniently located only 8 minutes from Chadstone Shopping Centre.

Top Automotive Companies in Australia

Factors Contributing to the Growth and Success of the Automotive Industry

The growth and success of the automotive industry in Australia can be attributed to several factors. One of the most significant factors is the country's strong manufacturing capabilities. Australia has a long history of manufacturing automobiles and has developed a strong supply chain to support the industry.

Another factor contributing to the growth of the automotive industry is the government's focus on creating a favorable environment for the industry. The government has taken several initiatives to support the industry, such as reducing import tariffs, providing access to funding, and promoting the use of electric vehicles.

Growth and Comparison of Each Industry in the Automotive Sector

The automotive industry in Australia is comprised of several sub-sectors, including vehicle manufacturing, parts manufacturing, and vehicle sales. Vehicle manufacturing was once a significant part of the industry in Australia, but it has declined significantly in recent years, with the closure of major manufacturers such as Holden and Ford. Parts manufacturing and vehicle sales are now the dominant sub-sectors in the industry.

In 2022, the parts manufacturing sub-sector in Australia saw moderate growth, driven by increasing demand for electric vehicle parts and other advanced technologies. The vehicle sales sub-sector also saw growth due to increased demand for high-quality and technologically advanced vehicles.

Key Trends, including Technological Disruptions

The automotive industry is continuously evolving, and several technological disruptions are changing the way businesses operate. One of the most significant technological disruptions is the increasing adoption of electric vehicles. Many countries are now prioritizing the use of electric vehicles as part of their efforts to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change.

Another key trend in the automotive industry is the increasing focus on advanced technologies such as autonomous driving and connected cars. These technologies have the potential to transform almost every aspect of the automotive industry, enabling businesses to become more efficient, productive, and competitive.

Challenges Facing the Automotive Industry

Despite the growth and success of the automotive industry in Australia, it is facing several challenges. One of the most significant challenges is increasing competition from overseas manufacturers. The industry is highly competitive, and businesses are under pressure to reduce prices to remain competitive. This is putting pressure on profit margins and reducing the returns on investment.

Another challenge facing the industry is the increasing demand for electric vehicles. Although the government has taken several initiatives to support the adoption of electric vehicles, there are still challenges to overcome, such as the lack of charging infrastructure and high costs of electric vehicles.

Future Outlook for the Automotive Industry

The outlook for the automotive industry in Australia is mixed. While there are challenges facing the industry, there are also opportunities for growth and development. The industry is expected to continue to evolve and adapt to changing consumer preferences, technological disruptions, and regulatory pressures.

To sustain growth in the long term, businesses in the industry must focus on adapting to changing consumer preferences, leveraging advanced technologies to enhance efficiency and competitiveness, and investing in sustainability initiatives to create value for customers and stakeholders alike.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the automotive industry in Australia is an important sector of the country's economy, contributing around AUD $35 billion to the country's GDP and employing over 60,000 people. The industry is facing several challenges, such as increasing competition from overseas manufacturers, the shift towards electric vehicles, and regulatory pressures. However, the industry also has several opportunities for growth and development, such as the increasing focus on advanced technologies and the growing demand for electric vehicles.

To sustain growth and remain competitive in the long term, businesses in the industry must prioritize innovation and adapt to changing consumer preferences and regulatory pressures. The government also has a role to play in supporting the industry by creating a favorable regulatory environment, providing access to funding and resources, and promoting innovation and entrepreneurship.

Together, businesses and the government can work to create a thriving automotive industry that supports the country's economic growth and development for generations to come. By focusing on sustainability, innovation, and efficiency, the automotive industry can continue to contribute to the country's economic growth and development for years to come.

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By Melissa Goh
Published on 10 May 2023