Penrite has officially launched Penrite Automotive, unveiling a striking new Black Gold Penrite Racing livery at Mount Panorama and marking the beginning of a major Bathurst program celebrating the company’s growing automotive portfolio.
The new livery was revealed at The Chase at Mount Panorama at 8:00 am, with the launch broadcast live nationally on Channel 7’s Sunrise, giving Penrite Racing fans across Australia the first look at the new design. The Bathurst reveal represents more than a new look for Penrite Racing. It marks the official launch of Penrite Automotive, bringing together a growing portfolio of trusted automotive brands and products under one banner.
The Black Gold livery symbolises Penrite’s transition and continued evolution into the broader automotive parts and aftermarket sector. The design showcases brands from across the Penrite Automotive portfolio, including Autolite Spark Plugs, BLAHST Power Tools, Ultima Brakes & Suspension and Ezilift Gas Struts, with Penrite Filters proudly featured on the bonnet.
Returning to Mount Panorama following last year’s Bathurst victory makes the launch even more significant, according to Penrite Automotive CEO Toby Dymond.
“Bathurst is a special place for Penrite, and returning to the Mountain after last year’s victory makes this year even more meaningful,” Dymond said.
“This livery is a celebration of how far Penrite has grown and represents our transition into a broader automotive parts business. The Black Gold design brings together Penrite Automotive brands including Autolite Spark Plugs, BLAHST Power Tools, Ultima Brakes & Suspension and Ezilift Gas Struts, with Penrite Filters proudly featured on the bonnet. It’s bold, distinctive and a great reflection of the energy behind our brands. “We’re incredibly proud to see Penrite Automotive represented on one of the biggest stages in Australian motorsport,” Brenton Grove, CEO, Penrite Racing said, “We’re thrilled to present our 2026 Penrite Racing entries for the Repco Bathurst 1000 in what is a very memorable livery. The team has got a lot of momentum heading into this one but also we know there are plenty of expectations heading to the Mountain as the reigning champs, but the team is well prepared and ready to defend our crown.”
About Penrite Automotive
Building on Penrite’s 100 years of Australian heritage, Penrite Automotive brings together a growing portfolio of trusted automotive brands, products and solutions serving the Australian automotive aftermarket.
The portfolio includes trusted brands and products across the automotive aftermarket, including Penrite lubricants and filters, Autolite Spark Plugs, Ultima Brakes & Suspension, Ezilift Gas Struts and BLAHST Power Tools, cleaning, detailing and garage solutions. Together, the portfolio creates a broader automotive offering for retailers, workshops, trade professionals and motorists.
Penrite’s growth into the broader automotive aftermarket has been supported through acquisitions and investments including Australian Automotive Parts, Brandlines and BLAHST, which have added established automotive brands and capabilities to the Penrite family.
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