Australia’s new vehicle market edged higher in September, but a significant shift in buyer preferences continued as battery electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid vehicles gained ground. A total of 102,924…
Anby AlcomendasOctober 9, 2026
Chinese EV manufacturer BYD has confirmed it will not proceed with its planned local assembly plant in Tanjong Malim, Malaysia. Coming to a halt In August 2025, BYD announced plans to establish a local completely knocked down (CKD) vehicle assembly…
Antonina JosonOctober 9, 2026
Australians bought almost 158,000 battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in the first half of 2026, with an EV purchased every 100 seconds as greater vehicle choice, affordability and an…
Anby AlcomendasOctober 9, 2026
Severe flooding and heavy rainfall have forced major automakers to halt production due to supply chain disruptions. Operations disrupted In the last week of September, heavy rainfall in several areas of Thailand has caused severe flooding. Some affected industrial…
Antonina JosonOctober 9, 2026
The BYD Sealion 5 has received a three-star ANCAP safety rating after recording weaker results in Safe Driving and Crash Avoidance assessments under the latest 2026–2028 criteria. The plug-in hybrid…
Anby AlcomendasOctober 9, 2026
Suzuki outlined its ten-year plan, “Technology Strategy 2026,” which includes production of a full hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) model and a new hybrid system. Technology Strategy 2026 Through its ten-year strategy, Suzuki has several goals: …
Antonina JosonOctober 9, 2026
AfMA’s Board has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the voice of members and expanding professional development opportunities across the fleet industry. At AfMA’s Strategy Day on 15 September, Board members…
Australasian Fleet Management AssociationOctober 9, 2026
The Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) has released a draft rule to enable the rollout of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure under the Commonwealth Government’s $40 million Accelerating EV Charging…
Anby AlcomendasOctober 1, 2026
Calls for stronger privacy protections and clearer information about connected vehicle technology have intensified following a reported cybersecurity demonstration involving a BYD Shark 6. The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA)…
Anby AlcomendasOctober 1, 2026
