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Electric Vehicles News

FCAI urges for continued EV incentives to support EV transition

The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) has urged the Federal Government to retain targeted incentives for battery electric vehicles, warning that supply-side regulation alone will not deliver the nation’s transport emissions…

Anby AlcomendasFebruary 18, 2026

Car Market News

Used car sales rise in January as listings fall

Australia’s used car market has started 2026 with higher sales volumes, although buyers are taking longer to commit as conditions settle into a more balanced phase. The Australian Automotive Dealer…

Anby AlcomendasFebruary 18, 2026

Car Market Electric Vehicles News

Electric vehicle sales in Australia projected to grow six-fold by 2030

Sales of electric vehicles across Australia are forecast to climb sharply over the remainder of the decade, with annual registrations tipped to exceed 640,000 by 2030, according to the latest market outlook…

Anby AlcomendasFebruary 18, 2026

News Safety

BMW launches global recall over faulty starter motor

Last 12 February, BMW issued a global recall of 575,000 vehicles for fire risk issues with these models’ start motors. STARTER MOTOR RISK The German automaker issued its latest global…

Antonina JosonFebruary 18, 2026

Electric Vehicles Southeast Asia

Financial incentives drive up annual EV usage in Malaysia 14-fold

Financial incentives offered by the Malaysian government drive up annual electric vehicle (EV) usage in the country by 14-fold in 3 years. THE UPTICK Malaysia’s Investment, Trade, and Industry Ministry…

Antonina JosonFebruary 18, 2026

Car Market News

New vehicle sales hold steady at start of 2026

Australia’s new vehicle market has opened the year on a stable footing, with January sales edging slightly higher despite mixed results across key segments. New vehicle sales reached 87,092 units…

Anby AlcomendasFebruary 11, 2026

Electric Vehicles News

Electric car discount pushes more than 100,000 EVs onto Australian roads

Australia’s Electric Car Discount has helped add more than 100,000 electric vehicles to the national fleet, accelerating EV uptake while cutting emissions and easing cost-of-living pressures, according to the National Automotive Leasing…

Anby AlcomendasFebruary 11, 2026

News Safety

Latest ANCAP results show high safety standards across new models

The latest round of ANCAP safety ratings highlight the consistently high level of protection now being delivered across the Australian and New Zealand new vehicle market. ANCAP Safety awarded five-star ratings to several…

Anby AlcomendasFebruary 11, 2026

Car Market News

January registrations in NZ rise, but market confidence remains fragile

New Zealand’s new vehicle market opened 2026 with higher registrations than a year earlier, but industry leaders are urging caution as economic uncertainty continues to weigh on buyer confidence. Official data shows…

Anby AlcomendasFebruary 11, 2026

News Technology

AutoFlight introduces Matrix, the world’s largest flying car

Shanghai-based developer Autoflight has revealed Matrix, an aerotaxi that can fit 10 business-class seats. THE FIRST OF ITS KIND Earlier this month, the Matrix completed its first public flight demonstration. The Matrix is the world’s first five-tonne…

Antonina JosonFebruary 11, 2026