Mike Costello
Car brands want PM Albanese to legislate CO2 reduction scheme
The FCAI peak body for car brands says a government CO2 reduction scheme would help its members secure more stock of low-emission vehicles.
4 Years Ago
Mike Costello
South Australian government moves to repeal EV tax
New South Australian State government wants to keep the existing EV rebates, but axe the road-user tax component.
4 Years Ago
Mike Costello
WA government releases $3500 EV rebate, 2027 road-user charge
Every Australian state and territory offers some sort of EV support, with WA's new $3500 rebate the highest currently on offer.
4 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Labor opposition details EV, hydrogen network funding plan
ALP lobs a proposed $500 million Driving the Nation Fund, promised should it win power at the imminent Federal Election.
4 Years Ago
Mike Costello
2021 FCAI Australian car CO2 report: Slight reductions, behind target
With no government-led CO2 scheme, the car industry has its own. While the 2030 target is what matters, most brands are behind their goal.
4 Years Ago
Mike Costello
NSW Senator says Mercedes-Benz misled Senate over agency switch
Labor Senator Deborah O’Neill accuses luxury car brand of lying to the Senate and hurting dealers, something the company strongly contests.
4 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Fuel excise cut is lowering petrol prices already, says ACCC
Consumer watchdog says fuel stations are passing on the excise cut, but peak bodies for car brands and dealers both want deeper tax reforms.
4 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Government cuts fuel excise in half for six months
Petrol and diesel prices should fall by 22 cents per litre for six months, provided cuts to petrol and diesel excise are passed on.
4 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Hydrogen superhighway to link Victoria with Queensland
The three eastern Australian states have agreed to collaborate on a $20 million renewable hydrogen refuelling superhighway for heavy trucks.
4 Years Ago
William Stopford
The future is electric because car brands have chosen it – Tritium
Tritium CEO Jane Hunter has said Australians shouldn't be forced into electric vehicles right away, but should be told that's where the market is going.
4 Years Ago
William Stopford
Labor opposition outlines electric vehicle strategy, calls for tax incentives
The Labor Party’s electric vehicle and emissions strategy splits the difference between its 2019 plans and what the Federal Government has proposed.
4 Years Ago
Vivek Shah
Mobile phone detection cameras: How do they work?
Using your smartphone while driving has always been a bad idea. State governments around the country have now been introducing technology to ensure it remains that way.
4 Years Ago
William Stopford
COP26: Every carmaker that pledged to stop selling fossil-fuel vehicles by 2040
The likes of Ford and GM have pledged to stop selling fossil-fuel vehicles by 2040, but giants like Toyota and Volkswagen have stayed mum.
4 Years Ago
William Stopford
Government to fund electric car infrastructure, won't offer subsidies
The Government's latest EV plan doesn't include federal emissions standards, tax incentives or subsidies, but does co-fund more home chargers.
4 Years Ago
Mike Costello
NSW electric car incentive package passes into law
Australia's most populous state is now the best place to buy an EV, after its support package made it through parliament.
4 Years Ago
Scott Collie
VicRoads: $22,000 bonuses being offered to keep employees in private switch
Employees at VicRoads are being offered bonuses up to $22,000 to stay in the jobs, as the Andrews Government gears up to take registration and licensing private.
4 Years Ago