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Low-emission vehicle imports reach $2.9 billion in New Zealand
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (427+ words) New Zealand imported $2.9 billion worth of reduced-emission passenger vehicles in the year to June 2026, as battery-electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) imports recorded strong growth. Figures from Stats NZ show the value of reduced-emission vehicle imports increased 33 per cent compared…...
Hyundai workers strike over deployment of humanoid robots
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (528+ words) Workers at Hyundai’s largest production facility in Ulsan, South Korea began a strike in response to the company’s deployment of humanoid robots. A union of workers from Hyundai Motors’ Ulsan plant began a three-day protest last week. Hyundai’s Ulsan plant produces…...
WEX and NRMA announce strategic collaboration to support Australian small businesses
1+ week, 2+ day ago (379+ words) SYDNEY / MELBOURNE — July 2026 — WEX (NYSE: WEX), a global leader in intelligent payment solutions, and the NRMA, Australia’s largest mutual organisation, today announced a strategic collaboration to deliver enhanced value to their respective small business member bases. The collaboration brings together…...
Used EV sales continue to grow as Australia's second-hand market slows
1+ week, 6+ day ago (479+ words) Australia’s used vehicle market declined during the first half of 2026, but demand for used electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids continued to strengthen as more buyers turned to lower-emission options. New data released by the Australian Automotive Dealer Association (AADA)…...
Mitsubishi to use humanoid robots in factories by 2027
1+ week, 6+ day ago (220+ words) Last 9 July, auto giant Mitsubishi announced that it would begin using humanoid robots in its automotive factories by next year. In addition to performing simple manual tasks, the robots will collect operational data on behalf of Mitsubishi to improve and…...
Vietnam’s car market still in recovery period in June 2026 - AfMA
1+ week, 6+ day ago (537+ words) Vietnam’s car market is still recovering from a period of low sales in June 2026. According to data released by the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (VAMA), the Vietnamese auto market’s total industry volume (TIV) reached 24,356 units for the month of June,…...
Malaysia revamps taxi industry with fleet facelift, MYR 10 million investment
2+ week, 6+ day ago (409+ words) The Malaysian government will invest MYR 10 million (AUD $3.5 million) to modernise the country’s taxi industry through a new vehicle replacement program and upgraded technology. “The taxi issue is one that has long been raised. It is tied to the hardships…...
Australian new vehicle market posts record June sales
3+ week, 1+ hour ago (463+ words) Australia’s new vehicle market recorded its strongest June with sales reaching new highs. Electric vehicles also continued to gain market share and Chinese brands strengthened their presence. New data released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) showed 131,134 vehicles…...
Australia ranks 19th in global EV-friendly index
3+ week, 1+ hour ago (450+ words) Australia has been ranked 19th out of 25 countries in a new global index assessing how well nations support electric vehicle ownership, with limited public charging infrastructure and the absence of national EV incentives identified as key barriers. The EV-friendly Countries Index,…...
Thailand falling behind Asia-Pacific standards in clean energy
3+ week, 6+ day ago (362+ words) A renewable energy expert from the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) revealed in a recent seminar that Thailand is “lagging behind” its Asia-Pacific counterparts. FTI Chairman of the Renewable Energy Industry Group, Natee Sithiprasasana revealed in his seminar titled, “Energy…...