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.
8 Months Ago
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.
8 Months Ago
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.
9 Months Ago
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.
9 Months Ago
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.
9 Months Ago
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.
9 Months Ago
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.
10 Months Ago
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.
10 Months Ago
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.
10 Months Ago
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.
10 Months Ago
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.
10 Months Ago
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.
10 Months Ago
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.
11 Months Ago
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.
11 Months Ago
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.
11 Months Ago
Max Davies
NSW getting hundreds more EV fast chargers
The NSW Government has announced further investment towards expanding its EV fast charger network, supported by private investment.
1 Year Ago