On May 17, Himadri Speciality Chemical Limited announced an investment of AUD 4.17 million in Sicona Battery Technologies Pty Ltd. This transaction marks the first tranche of a larger investment commitment.
The announcement follows the company’s disclosure dated May 13, 2025, wherein it has approved a total investmen

On May 15, Volvo Group Australia announced that it will begin manufacturing the first-ever Australian-made heavy-duty electric trucks at its Wacol facility in Brisbane, Australia in 2026, expanding Australia’s manufacturing capabilities. 
The announcement comes as Volvo delivers ten heavy-duty electric trucks to Linf

On May 13, Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd announced a partnership with Australia-based Sicona Battery Technologies Pty Ltd to bring the latter’s proprietary Silicon-Carbon (SiCx) anode technology to India. The agreement grants Himadri exclusive rights to access, localize, and commercialize the cutting-edge SiCx tech

On May 5, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries announced that new vehicle registrations of 90,614 units in April 2025 represented a decrease of 6.8% over the last April. New vehicle sales of 381,017 units in the first four months of the year represented a 5.1% decrease YoY.
Passenger car sales of 12,573 units

On May 7, Mitsubishi Motors announced that the company and Foxtron Vehicle Technologies Co., Ltd. (hereafter, Foxtron), a subsidiary of Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. (Foxconn) responsible for developing electric vehicles, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to supply Mitsubishi Motors with an elect

On April 6, multiple sources reported that JAC Motors, during the 2025 Melbourne Motor Show, announced that it will launch six new models in Australia before the end of 2026. It will also introduce Hunter PHEV in Australia. 
Based on multiple sources 

Announced on April 6, 2025, MG Motor Australia revealed 6 “game-changing” models at the Melbourne Motor Show.
From cutting-edge EVs to its first-ever ute in Australia, this bold lineup features next-gen technology and striking design. The models include the MG U9, MG S5 EV, MG IM5, MG IM6, MG QS, and MG HS HYBRID+.
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On April 3, Goodman Group, an Australian based global property company announced its plans to redevelop the former Vauxhall van manufacturing site in Luton, UK into a modern commercial and industrial park.
The site is located next to London Luton Airport, and it will attract businesses in logistics, manufacturing, en

On April 3, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries announced that new vehicle registrations of 108,606 units in March 2025 represented a decrease 0.9% over the last March. New vehicle sales of 290,403 units in the first three months of the year represented a 4.6% decrease YoY.
Passenger car sales of 14,163 unit

On April 1, Seeing Machines announced a new type of 3D camera technology designed specifically for in-cabin monitoring. Building on a four-year partnership with Airy3D Inc., a Montreal-based 3D technology company, Seeing Machines and Airy3D have worked to refine Airy3D's DepthIQTM technology to meet the unique demand

On March 21, Tesla exported the first Megapack battery units from its recently built Shanghai Megafactory, bound for Queensland, Australia.
The first Megapack shipments will be installed in the second stage of the Western Downs battery project, which is being built by Neoen. The Western Downs battery project involves

On March 24, Custom Denning, a leading Australian bus and coach manufacturer, and Forsee Power announced a further collaboration to provide zero-emission public transport in Australia. Custom Denning selects FORSEE ZEN PLUS battery systems to electrify their Element bus so they can run up to 500 km on one single char

On March 12, NOVONIX Limited received unanimous approval from each of the cities of Chattanooga and Hamilton County for the purchase of an 182-acre parcel of land for its second mass production plant (“Enterprise South”). Enterprise South will be acquired for approximately USD 4.6 million.
The Company also received a

On March 10, Geely Auto officially launched its next-generation SUV, the Geely EX5, in the Australian and New Zealand markets. By the end of 2025, Geely plans to establish 24 dealer outlets in the ANZ market. The EX5 has features like Geely Short Blade Battery Technology, GEA Global New Energy Architecture, and an 11

On March 3, Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (GMG) signed a service contract with the Battery Innovation Center of Indiana (BIC) to support the next phase of development of the Graphene Aluminium-Ion Battery. BIC is a public-private partnership and a not-for-profit organization.
By collaborating with BIC, GMG can ta

On March 5, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries announced that new vehicle registrations of 94,993 units in February 2025 represented a decrease 9.6% over the last February. New vehicle sales of 181,797 units in the first two months of the year represented a 6.7% decrease YoY.
Passenger car sales of 12,787 u

On February 27, Talga Group signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Altilium Clean Technology Ltd (Altilium), a UK-based clean tech company, to secure a sustainable supply of recycled graphite for use in EV battery anode products.
Under the MoU, Altilium will supply Talga with up to 16,000 tonnes

On February 21, Volgren announced that it will introduce Marcopolo G8 in Australia in Q3 2025. The Marcopolo G8 will be available in two and three axle configurations, specifically designed to meet the needs of Australian operators and passengers. Volgren manufactures bus bodies in Australia.
Based on Volgren press r

After a record-breaking year for the Australian LV market, Trump's protectionist trade policies and China’s slowdown are risks to the import-dependent market.
2024 was a record-breaking year for the Australian Light Vehicle (LV) market. Total sales in the country reached an all-time high of 1.21 mn units, representin

On February 5, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries announced that new vehicle registrations of 86,804 units in January 2025 represented a decrease 3.3% over the last January. 
Passenger car sales of 12,783 units in January represented a 22.2% decrease from the same period in 2024, SUV sales of 52,748 units r