EVC celebrates electrifying results in 2024
The Electric Vehicle Council is celebrating sales of new electrified vehicles, reaching an all-time high in 2024.
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GWM concludes 2024 as a top ten player in the new vehicle market
GWM has concluded 2024 with a record-breaking sales performance, underscoring its growth and securing its position as a top-ten player in the Australian automotive market.
Hybrids drove a new 2024 sales record for Toyota Australia
Toyota has set a new annual sales record for the Australian car industry, eclipsing its 2008 result. The brand sold 241,296 vehicles in 2024, breaking the previous record of 238,983. It is Toyota’s 22nd consecutive year of market leadership.
Subdued industry reaction to 2024’s new vehicle sales record
Automotive distributors are reacting subduedly to a new record for vehicle sales in 2024. Consumers face a tough start to 2025 due to economic and political challenges.
EVC believes NVES will accelerate EV adoption
The Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) believes that introducing the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) on January 1, 2025, should accelerate the adoption of electrified vehicles in Australia.
Honda to launch two Zero series models at CES Las Vegas
Honda will present the world premiere of two prototypes at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. These prototypes represent two Zero Series models the company plans to introduce to the global market in 2026.
Drive mate opens car-share hub near Sydney domestic airport
Peer-to-peer car-sharing company Drive mate has opened a new hub close to Sydney’s Domestic Airport. The hub is located at 40 Baxters Road Mascot, a 10-minute walk from the airport. It can accommodate 40 vehicles.
Carsales named Everything Electric 2025 headline sponsor
Carsales has been announced as the headline sponsor for Everything Electric, which will return to the Sydney Showgrounds from March 7 to 9, 2025. Created by the makers of the British-based Fully Charged YouTube Show, Everything Electric is a festival of electrification that travels worldwide.
Xpeng opens Sydney flagship experience centre
TrueEV, the official Australian Xpeng distributor, recently hosted the brand’s official launch and the opening of its Sydney flagship experience centre. This showroom in Sydney’s Domestic Airport precinct marks the brand’s expansion into the Australian market.
LSH Auto offers a subscription service for the Smart EV brand
LSH Auto Australia has partnered with Karmo to offer a Smart electric vehicle subscription service. The subscription vehicles will only be available from Smart dealerships in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney.
