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Caravan Finance Australia Industry News

Stay across the week’s key developments in caravans, RVs and touring. Each episode delivers a concise, trustworthy wrap of industry headlines, regulation updates, safety recalls, tech and manufacturing moves, dealer activity and travel trends from reputable Australian sources. Get plain English context and why it matters takeaways to help you stay informed and plan with confidence. No fluff - just a dependable weekly brief you can count on, wherever the road takes you.

This Week:

This week: Rates held steady after an early‑February hike to about 3.85%, with the next RBA decision due Tuesday 17 March—refresh any pre‑approvals and keep a repayment buffer. Australias new NVES emissions scorecard shows some popular brands incurring liabilities, which could influence pricing and availability for tow‑friendly utes and SUVs; consider efficient or hybrid variants. LDV Deliver 9 and eDeliver 9 vans built 2024–2026 are recalled for airbag control software—check your VIN and book a free dealer fix. BYDs 1360kW megawatt charger is rolling out in China and could see limited Australian trials, hinting at faster EV charging that may help future towing. Visit caravan-finance.com.au for a free eligibility check and quote comparison.

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Hello and welcome to Caravan Finance Australia Industry News, Im Paige Estritori, and its Thursday, 26 February 2026. First, interest rates. After a quarter‑point lift earlier this month, the cash rate sits around three point eight five per cent. Most major bank teams expect no further hikes for now, though one still sees a risk of one more move in May. The Reserve Bank of Australia, or RBA, makes its next call on Tuesday 17 March. If youre pricing a van or tow vehicle, build a buffer into repayments and refresh your pre‑approval so your quote reflects todays settings. Next up, emissions rules and tow vehicles. The first scorecard under the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard, or NVES, shows brands like Mazda, Nissan and Subaru accruing liabilities, while low‑emission leaders bank credits. As targets tighten through the year, makers may tweak model mixes or pricing. If you need a capable tow rig soon, check availability for your preferred engine, consider efficient or hybrid variants, and use our broker team to compare lender options side by side. Meanwhile, a van safety recall to note. LDV Deliver 9 and eDeliver 9 models built between 2024 and 2026 are being recalled for airbag control software that could trigger an unexpected deployment. Repairs are free at dealers. If you drive one for work, towing, or a camper conversion, check your VIN on the government recalls site and book the fix before your next trip, and keep the paperwork with your insurance and finance files. And finally, charging tech that could change future touring. In China, BYD has begun rolling out a megawatt charger claiming roughly 400 kilometres of range in about five minutes, with talk of limited Australian trials within the next year or so. Its early days, but faster charging could make EV towing more practical over time. If youre curious, plan routes around todays fast chargers; if you need a vehicle now, we can still finance efficient diesel and hybrid tow options. Thats the wrap. For a free eligibility check and instant quote comparison on caravan finance, head to caravan-finance.com.au. Im Paige Estritori—safe travels, and well catch you next week.

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