Oct 16, 2026 — The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) held talks with Australia’s Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) and the Truck Industry Council (TIC). FCAI technical officer James Toll and TIC technical officer Mark

2026-10-17

Oct 16, 2026 — The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) held talks with Australia’s Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) and the Truck Industry Council (TIC). FCAI technical officer James Toll and TIC technical officer Mark Hammond outlined their organizations’ mandates. Discussions centered on new-energy vehicle development, charging and battery-swap infrastructure rollout, and coordination of international technical standards and regulations. The three associations also exchanged views on market characteristics and segment-level trends.