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

Announced on June 13, 2025, the first performance hybrid Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series will arrive in Australia in the first half of 2026, marking a key step in Toyota Australia’s multi-pathway approach to electrification.
Building on Toyota’s hybrid legacy since October 2001 with the launch of Prius to Australia, th

On June 4, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries announced that new vehicle registrations of 105,285 units in May 2025 represented a decrease of 5.2% over the last May. New vehicle sales of 486,302 units in the first five months of the year represented a 5.2% decrease YoY.
Passenger car sales of 14,166 units i

Announced on May 30, 2025, POSCO has inaugurated the Australia Critical Minerals R&D Lab (ACMRDL) in Perth, Western Australia.
This facility is the first overseas lab of its kind established by a South Korean steelmaker and is designed to boost technological competitiveness in steelmaking, secondary battery materials

South Korea’s Posco Holdings Co., Ltd. announced that it has opened a core resource research center in Perth, Australia. At this research center, the company will establish technological advantages in the areas of steel, secondary battery materials, and rare earth. In particular, it plans to undertake projects in coo

Announced on May 28, 2025, Subaru Australia has officially opened pre-orders for the all-new Subaru Forester SUV across Subaru Retailers nationwide.
Redesigned for those with a spirit of adventure, the latest Forester pairs bold new styling with enhanced performance and cutting-edge technology. Engineered to take on

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