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# Torquing Cars: The brands under pressure in 2026
- URL: https://torquecafe.com/torquing-cars-the-brands-under-pressure-in-2026/
- Published: 2026-01-16T19:01:52.000Z
- Updated: 2026-06-03T06:03:45.000Z
- Description: As the new year ramps up, we look at the car companies in need of a big sales year.
- Author: Stephen Ottley
- Tags: News, Podcasts

The heat is on in 2026.

The Australian new car market is one of the toughest in the world. With new brands arriving in a steady stream, it puts pressure on every one of them to find a way to survive.

As the new year gets underway, Steve and Scott look at the brands that need a big 2026 to not only to survive, but thrive into the future.

Let us know in the comments which brands you think are under the most pressure in 2026?

[](https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-car-brands-facing-a-tough-test-in-2026-torquing-cars-ep-15/id1843508887?i=1000745350758&ref=torquecafe.com)