Nissan backs out of its planned merger with Honda, claimed sources close to the issue. The two Japanese auto giants initially signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) last year and…
Antonina JosonFebruary 12, 2025
I’m excited to announce that Zaandra Brightwell has joined the AfMA team on February 3rd, 2025. Zaandra steps into a newly created role as AfMA’s Director, Strategic Programs. She joins…
Mace HartleyFebruary 6, 2025
New vehicle sales in Australia got off to a slow start in January 2025, with 86,804 cars sold. This is a decrease of 3.3 per cent compared to the same…
Anby AlcomendasFebruary 5, 2025
New Zealand saw a 14.1 per cent drop in new car registrations in January 2025 compared to January 2024. There were only 10,863 new cars registered this month, 1,786 fewer…
Anby AlcomendasFebruary 5, 2025
A new bi-directional charger, developed in Australia, is in the works for electric vehicle (EV) owners. Mitsubishi Motors Australia and V2Grid Australia are developing the new charger. They designed it…
Anby AlcomendasFebruary 5, 2025
A new electric bus manufacturing facility is set to be built in Nowra, New South Wales. Australian-owned Foton Mobility Distribution plans to put up the 6,000-square-metre facility by late 2025,…
Anby AlcomendasFebruary 5, 2025
Australia is facing a burgeoning crisis of rising road deaths. 1300 people were involved in fatal road crashes in 2024. This alarming trend marks four consecutive years of rising road…
Anby AlcomendasJanuary 29, 2025
A $72 million investment will expand electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across Australasia to support the region's shift to sustainable transport. Awarded to JET Charge, this funding comes from Mirova’s…
Anby AlcomendasJanuary 29, 2025
AfMA is excited to welcome Sonja Fleming as a new member of the South Australia Chapter. Sonja brings over 10 years of experience in the automotive and fleet management industries.…
Anby AlcomendasJanuary 29, 2025
