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BYD targets 2027 for solid-state battery production

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD expects to begin producing solid-state batteries in limited quantities by 2027, following a series of technical breakthroughs in battery life and fast charging capabilities.

Balanced incentives essential for EV transition

The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries has urged the Federal Government to retain demand-side incentives for battery electric vehicles (BEVs), warning that supply-side measures alone will not deliver Australia's transition to lower transport emissions.

VACC celebrates National Apprenticeship Week with 580 apprentices

The Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (VACC) is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2026, highlighting its role as Australia's largest single employer of automotive apprentices with more than 580 apprentices currently training across member businesses in Victoria and Tasmania.

Mahindra launches biggest Australian consumer promotion

Mahindra Automotive Australia has announced its largest consumer promotion in the brand's 20-year Australian history, partnering with News Corp Australia to give away six SUVs in a national print and digital campaign.

Toyota tops global brand study as BYD breaks through

Toyota Group has reclaimed the top position in global automotive brand value rankings, while BYD has become the first Chinese brand to reach the top three, according to the 2025 AutoVision Global Automotive Brand Value Evaluation Report.

VACC backs Right to Repair review findings

Australia's independent automotive repairers have received official validation of their push for fair access to vehicle service information, with a Federal Government review confirming the Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Information Sharing Scheme is delivering genuine competition and consumer choice.