A clear theme from the event was the pace of change. Customer expectations are evolving fast, AI is beginning to shift how people search and shop, new Chinese OEMs and entrants are expanding the competitive landscape, and all of this is playing out amidst the backdrop of a tense global economy. Staying focused and working together is key to navigating what’s next.
It was great to catch up with many of you at the event and hear what’s top of mind for your businesses. Whether you were able to attend the event or not, thank you for your ongoing support and trust in carsales.
We’re looking ahead with purpose and continuing to invest in smarter technology, better experiences, and sharper insights to help you stay ahead.
Here’s a short video we shared at AADA, a glimpse at what’s next:
At the Chairman’s Dinner, I spoke about AutoGate undergoing its biggest evolution yet. For those who couldn’t be there, here’s a look at some of the powerful updates rolling out, all designed to help you move stock faster, improve margins, and equip your team to convert more with less effort.
We’ve made meaningful enhancements to the retail site and app that are already delivering results:
Behind the scenes, our proprietary spam mitigation system, Blocko, is lifting lead quality and confidence. It’s backed by:
With new insights from LiveMarket, fleet valuations, the launch of Acquire, and our first Industry Insights Report now live, we’re helping you find, price, and manage stock more effectively, all in one place.
LiveMarket now also includes a visual guide to estimated time to sell and an integrated AI assistant that answers key questions about pricing, competition, and market timing.
As we head into the second half of the year, you’ll continue to see more enhancements roll out – and that investment goes beyond product.
I’m genuinely looking forward to what’s ahead for the carsales brand. You’ll see us showing up in more places where our buyers are, with greater relevance, consistency, and impact.
Behind the scenes, we’ve been reshaping our content approach, and the results are already speaking for themselves. In June alone, we saw over 2.2 million YouTube views (up 17% YoY) and a 698% YoY uplift in Instagram video views (yes, almost 700%!!), contributing to more than 5.4 million average monthly views across our channels.
Source: 1. YouTube, TikTok & Meta, inclusive of organic & paid activity (April 25 – June 25). 2. YouTube, (June 2025) 3. Meta, (June 2025).
It’s the outcome of a bold, format-led and data-informed content strategy that positions carsales as the most trusted and effective automotive content ecosystem in the country.
From long-form video to social-native storytelling, we’ve built a content engine designed to drive deeper engagement with today’s car buyers. I look forward to sharing more with you soon.
Thank you again for your continued partnership. It’s a privilege to work with you and to build what’s next, together.
Craig Fraser, Managing Director – carsales
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