Nissan has appointed Steve Milette as Managing Director of Nissan Oceania. Milette will succeed Andrew Humberstone, who will return to Europe to take up a new senior role at the company's regional headquarters in Paris after completing his assignment in Australia and New Zealand.
The National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (NRFC) has made its first investment in the transport sector, backing Melbourne-based autonomous electric vehicle manufacturer Applied Electric Vehicles (AEV) with a $30.7 million equity stake.
Melbourne-founded automotive data intelligence platform AutoGrab has completed an $80 million Series B capital raise, valuing the company at $230 million as it accelerates expansion into the UK and Europe.
Australian electric vehicle consideration has stabilised at 36% following a prolonged decline, but buyers are becoming increasingly selective about which brands they would seriously consider purchasing, according to the latest carsales EV Survey Report.
Australian drivers' intentions to purchase an electric vehicle (EV) have remained unchanged over three years despite new brands entering the market at lower price points and government incentives designed to accelerate uptake.
BYD Australia has raised more than $200,000 for mental health organisation Beyond Blue through a sales initiative involving its Deep Sea Blue Shark 6 ute.
Chinese automotive brand JMC has appointed Danny Lenartic as chief executive officer of JMC Motor Australia as it prepares to return to the local market in 2026.
Geely Auto Australia has appointed Alex Gu as chief executive officer, effective immediately, as the Chinese automotive brand approaches its first anniversary in the Australian market.
The Australian used car market concluded 2025 with its weakest monthly performance since January, as December sales fell to 171,837 vehicles amid declining inventory and longer selling times.
Mazda has confirmed it will introduce the all-electric CX-6e crossover SUV to the Australian market in 2026, expanding its battery electric vehicle line-up.
