Damion Smy
Australian Government weighs EV road user charge this year amid fuel excise criticism
A national distance-based charge for electric vehicles is under consideration as the government faces pressure to reduce the fuel excise.
2 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Panic buying sees more than 100 Victorian service stations run out of fuel
Fuel shortages have been reported in Victoria, with more than 100 service stations running dry after similar disruptions in New South Wales.
2 Months Ago
William Stopford
No fuel rationing in Australia yet, but consider working from home – Bowen
The Australian Government isn't sounding alarms about Australia's fuel supply yet, but it says recommendations to work from home are sound.
2 Months Ago
William Stopford
Dirtier fuel now allowed in Australia as prices surge at the pump
The Australian Government will temporarily permit dirtier fuel, and has warned against drivers panic buying.
2 Months Ago
James Wong
Suzuki open to stealing RAV4 PHEV customers Across from Toyota
Suzuki's local boss hasn't shut the door on the RAV4 PHEV-based Across SUV in Australia, but says global HQ hasn't offered it to him yet...
2 Months Ago
William Stopford
Australian Government won't cut fuel excise despite soaring prices
The federal government won't reduce the fuel excise from its current level, and has warned fuel retailers against price gouging.
2 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Australia's new vehicle emissions regulations delivering results, says Bowen
The first fall in emissions from the transport sector since COVID has the government claiming the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard is working.
3 Months Ago
William Stopford
Almost 20 auto brands missed CO2 targets in Australian Government's first NVES results
Mazda, Nissan and Subaru were among the brands that exceeded their CO2 emissions targets in 2025 under Australia's New Vehicle Efficiency Standard.
3 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Australian regulator investigating ‘spying cars’ over privacy concerns
Several car brands are under the spotlight for alleged privacy breaches surrounding collection of Australians' personal data.
3 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Ford Ranger PHEV should get EV incentives, says peak motoring body
The FCAI said federal government electric vehicle incentives should extend to plug-in hybrid light commercial utes.
3 Months Ago
William Stopford
Hyundai, Kia EVs get incentives from Australian Government
The federal government is spending up to $60 million in an initiative that will see Hyundai and Kia EVs offered with discounted financing.
3 Months Ago
William Stopford
Australia's top motoring body slams federal government for road safety failures after death toll rises again
Australia's peak motoring body is calling on the government to introduce an organisation to investigate road transport fatalities after road deaths rose again last year.
4 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Automakers missing NVES emissions targets to be named and shamed in 2026
A list of the car brands facing fines for falling short of NVES targets in 2025 will be published next year.
4 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Australian Government scraps plans for lower speed limits
A proposal to lower speed limits on rural roads Australia-wide has been rejected after community consultation.
6 Months Ago
Ben Zachariah
Australia no longer a dumping ground for old engines, thanks to emissions regulations – VW
The introduction of efficiency standards for new cars has helped change the landscape in Australia for the better, according to Volkswagen.
6 Months Ago
William Stopford
Australian emissions loophole sees BYD import excess stock to get credits – report
BYD's inventories are much larger than other major brands, as the company accumulates credits under new emissions regulations for EVs and PHEVs it imports.
6 Months Ago