On October 21, Gelion plc announced a collaboration with TDK Corporation (TDK) to develop battery technologies that utilize Gelion’s Sulfur battery Cathode Active Material (CAM). This material is being developed through a multi-year partnership between Gelion and the Max Planck Institute.
Gelion will now commence pro

Announced on October 24, 2025, Mazda Australia has confirmed the local launch of the all-electric Mazda 6e, expected to join the line-up in mid-2026. This EV embodies two decades of collaboration with Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd., combining intelligent electrification, rapid charging, and advanced cabin tec

On October 13, Vulcan Energy signed an offtake agreement with a wholly owned subsidiary of Glencore plc to provide battery-quality lithium hydroxide monohydrate (LHM) from its Phase One Lionheart Project. The Project will have the capacity to produce 275 GWh of power, and 24,000 tons of LHM, enough for 500,000 batter

On October 8, Seeing Machines Limited announced that it had received an additional Purchase Order for the supply of Guardian Backup-driver Monitoring System (BdMS) units to a world-leading North American self-driving car company. The contract, valued at approximately USD 1.8 million, supports this customer’s continue

On October 3, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries announced that new vehicle registrations of 101,992 units in September 2025 represented an increase of 5.1% over the last September. New vehicle sales of 914,439 units in the first nine months of the year represented a 1.4% decrease YoY.
Passenger car sales o

Liontown Resources Limited has amended its long-term offtake agreement with Tesla Inc., shifting the pricing mechanism from lithium hydroxide indices to spodumene concentrate, as it tries to diversify pricing references across main lithium products. 
Additionally, Liontown is in advanced discussions with Ford Motor C

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