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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.

Australian emissions loophole sees BYD import excess stock to get credits – report

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.

11 Days Ago

Federal government announces $1.1b plan to power cars with low-carbon biofuel

Damion Smy

Federal government announces $1.1b plan to power cars with low-carbon biofuel

A new $1.1 billion program plans to establish Australia as a world leader in fossil fuel replacements made from organic waste and canola.

2 Months Ago

Australian Government climate target will require half of all new cars sold to be EVs by 2035

Marton Pettendy

Australian Government climate target will require half of all new cars sold to be EVs by 2035

Local automotive industry factions are reacting differently to the federal government’s ambitious new CO2 reduction target.

2 Months Ago

Hyundai factory raided by US federal agents

Ben Zachariah

Hyundai factory raided by US federal agents

The South Korean Government has negotiated the release of approximately 300 workers, detained by Customs officers at a Hyundai factory in the US.

2 Months Ago

Ram says price rises are coming to Australia, eventually

Max Davies

Ram says price rises are coming to Australia, eventually

Ram Trucks Australia says NVES will make combustion-powered vehicles more expensive, though it hasn't said when it'll raise its prices.

3 Months Ago

Australian Government pushes EV road-user charge to top of tax reforms to-do list

Damion Smy

Australian Government pushes EV road-user charge to top of tax reforms to-do list

Australian electric car drivers could soon be paying more as part of new tax reforms laid out by federal treasurer Jim Chalmers.

3 Months Ago

Council votes to stop charging motorists to avoid setting “a terrible precedent”

Damion Smy

Council votes to stop charging motorists to avoid setting “a terrible precedent”

A Victorian state MP is urging residents to support the axing of controversial charges for motorists storing vehicles on their own property.

3 Months Ago

Australian Government weighing national road-user charge for EVs – report

William Stopford

Australian Government weighing national road-user charge for EVs – report

Government officials are reportedly meeting to discuss the implementation of a federal road user charge for electric vehicles, to help make up for declining fuel excise revenue.

3 Months Ago

Renault "well-positioned" to meet new Australian emissions regulations

Max Davies

Renault "well-positioned" to meet new Australian emissions regulations

With NVES regulations now in place, Renault Australia is confident it can adapt to what's required with its catalogue of hybrids and EVs.

3 Months Ago

Government-funded fuel economy and EV range tests cause confusion, says automaker body

William Stopford

Government-funded fuel economy and EV range tests cause confusion, says automaker body

The FCAI has argued the government's mandating of lab emissions and economy testing and the funding of a real-world testing program results in inconsistencies.

3 Months Ago

Australian Government called on to scrap EV subsidies

William Stopford

Australian Government called on to scrap EV subsidies

The Productivity Commission says the federal government should axe incentives for EV buyers now that new emissions standards are in play.

3 Months Ago

Suzuki Australia 'ready' for new emissions regulations

Max Davies

Suzuki Australia 'ready' for new emissions regulations

Suzuki Australia says it isn't going anywhere, and will adapt to new emissions regulations with more efficient vehicles.

4 Months Ago

Subaru Australia says customers will decide its powertrains, not government

Max Davies

Subaru Australia says customers will decide its powertrains, not government

The introduction of Australia's NVES means brands will be penalised for 'dirty' vehicles, but Subaru says it isn't concerned.

4 Months Ago

Polestar boss rejects Mitsubishi CEO’s claims on new Australian emissions regulations

Damion Smy

Polestar boss rejects Mitsubishi CEO’s claims on new Australian emissions regulations

Polestar says ‘scaremongering’ comments won’t diminish the importance of Australia’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard.

4 Months Ago

Millions in parking fines to be refunded to motorists

Damion Smy

Millions in parking fines to be refunded to motorists

Parking infringements dating back to 2013 will be refunded by a Melbourne council which owes motorists a total of $12 million.

5 Months Ago

Queensland axes its 2026 EV-only government fleet mandate

Marton Pettendy

Queensland axes its 2026 EV-only government fleet mandate

The sunshine state has abandoned plans to replace all eligible government fleet cars with zero-emissions vehicles by December next year.

5 Months Ago

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Australia no longer a dumping ground for old engines, thanks to emissions regulations – VW

Australian emissions loophole sees BYD import excess stock to get credits – report

Federal government announces $1.1b plan to power cars with low-carbon biofuel

Australian Government climate target will require half of all new cars sold to be EVs by 2035

Hyundai factory raided by US federal agents

Ram says price rises are coming to Australia, eventually

Australian Government pushes EV road-user charge to top of tax reforms to-do list

Council votes to stop charging motorists to avoid setting “a terrible precedent”

Australian Government weighing national road-user charge for EVs – report

Renault "well-positioned" to meet new Australian emissions regulations

Government-funded fuel economy and EV range tests cause confusion, says automaker body

Australian Government called on to scrap EV subsidies

Suzuki Australia 'ready' for new emissions regulations

Subaru Australia says customers will decide its powertrains, not government

Polestar boss rejects Mitsubishi CEO’s claims on new Australian emissions regulations

Millions in parking fines to be refunded to motorists

Queensland axes its 2026 EV-only government fleet mandate