Announced on September 20, 2025, the Albanese Government has set aside AUD 40 million to expand Australia’s EV charging network as part of its Net Zero Plan. 
The funding will accelerate rollout of public kerbside and fast chargers, making connections quicker and cheaper, kickstarting pole-mounted kerbside charging,

Announced on September 17, 2025, the Australian Government has allocated AUD 1.1 billion to expand domestic production of low carbon liquid fuels (LCLF), including renewable diesel and e-fuels, to reduce emissions in heavy freight, aviation, and other hard-to-abate transport sectors.
Produced from waste, biomass, or

On September 18, 2025, Australia’s Prime Minister unveiled the 2035 emissions reduction target, a major step toward net zero by 2050, aiming to cut emissions by 62–70% from 2005 levels with a strong focus on zero-emission vehicles and fuel efficiency.
The government is introducing the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard

On September 16, Geely Auto launched the all-new Geely EX5 EM-i in Australia, marking the official launch of its first hybrid model in the international markets. This C-segment long-range plugin hybrid SUV is Geely Auto’s first model to utilize the EM-i (E-Motive intelligence) Super Hybrid System. 
It pairs a 1.5-lit

Announced on September 16, 2025, Geely Auto launched the Geely EX5 EM-i (also known as Starray EM-i) in Australia, marking its first model with xHybrid technology for international markets. 
This C-segment plug-in hybrid SUV combines ultra-low fuel consumption, long-range capability, and a modern, sleek design ((LWH)

Announced on September 18, 2025, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has raised its equity stake in FleetPartners Group Limited, a leading automotive financial services firm in Australia and New Zealand, to 19.93% as of September 17. 
The additional investment is intended to deepen the strategic alliance and drive gr

On September 3, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries announced that new vehicle registrations of 100,539 units in August 2025 represented an increase of 2.2% over the last August. New vehicle sales of 812,447 units in the first eight months of the year represented a 2.1% decrease YoY.
Passenger car sales of 1

On August 29, Piedmont Lithium, a leading North American supplier of lithium products, announced the successful completion of the merger with Sayona Mining Limited following approval by shareholders of both companies and the satisfaction of all closing conditions.
The combined company, named Elevra Lithium, brings to

On August 27, INTEGRITY Security Services (ISS) partnered with Danlaw and Cohda Wireless, which was acquired by Danlaw in early 2024, to expand its V2X business to demonstrate next-generation Vehicle-to-Network-to-Everything (V2N2X) capabilities. The Danlaw RouteLink Roadside Units (RSUs) are now powered by the ISS T

On August 5, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries announced that new vehicle registrations of 103,097 units in July 2025 represented an increase of 3.6% over the last July. New vehicle sales of 711,908 units in the first seven months of the year represented a 2.7% decrease YoY.
Passenger car sales of 13,946 u

On August 4,  Alcoa of Australia Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of U.S.-based Alcoa Corporation, announced a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with Japan Australia Gallium Associates Pty Ltd, a joint venture between Sojitz Corporation (and Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC), to explore the

Announced on July 29, 2025, the all-electric Nissan ARIYA is set to launch in Australia in September, marking the brand’s latest entry into the local EV market. 
Orders are now open via Nissan’s website and dealer network, with two battery options (63 kWh and 87 kWh) and four model grades. Pricing begins at AUD 55,84

On July 30, 2025, IM Motors (Zhiji Motors) officially entered the Australian market, presenting its two flagship models—the Zhiji L6 (IM5) and Zhiji LS6 (IM6), both competitively priced starting at AUD 60,990.
The IM6 and IM5 are available in both rear-wheel-drive (RWD) and all-wheel-drive (AWD) configurations, offer

On July 8, Gelion plc announced the commencement of the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (“ARENA”) AUD 4.8 million grant for its Advanced Commercial Prototyping Centre Project (“ACPC”) in Sydney. The ARENA grant, which is matched by Gelion, supports capital and operational expenditure over three years, totalling AU

On July 3, Mahindra Automotive Australia launched the XUV 3XO SUV in two variants—the AX5L and AX7L at an introductory drive-away price of AUD 23,490. The SUV is equipped with a TCMPFi turbo-gasoline engine that delivers 82 kW of power and 200 Nm of torque. It is paired with a 6-speed Aisin torque converter automatic

On July 3, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries announced that new vehicle registrations of 122,509 units in June 2025 represented an increase of 2.4% over the last June. New vehicle sales of 608,811 units in the first six months of the year represented a 3.7% decrease YoY.
Passenger car sales of 15,190 units

On July 1, 2025, Australia’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard Act 2024 (NVES Act) officially came into force, marking a major milestone in the country’s efforts to reduce transport-related carbon emissions.
Under the new legislation, regulated entities, including car manufacturers and vehicle suppliers holding type ap

Based on Suzuki Australia’s homepage, the upcoming addition of 2 new models has been confirmed, including the Fronx, an all-new smart hybrid compact SUV, and the e Vitara, Suzuki’s first mass-production BEV.
The Fronx showcases Suzuki’s latest design and technology, featuring advanced connectivity and modern features

On June 16, Seeing Machines Limited signed an agreement to supply additional Guardian Backup-driver Monitoring Systems (BdMS) to a world-leading North American self-driving car company. The agreement, valued at around USD 1.2 million, will see Guardian BdMS deployed into the autonomous mobility company’s test vehicle

Announced on June 10, 2025, Toyota Australia recorded its best-ever May sales, delivering 23,576 vehicles, including 10,734 hybrids. The HiLux led with 4,952 units, followed by the RAV4 Hybrid with 4,002 registrations.
Hybrid models made up 45.6% of total sales. Strong hybrid performers included the Corolla, Yaris Cr