Australia's road safety strategies are failing badly, say motoring clubsMike Costello State and federal governments want to slash the road toll, yet since introducing their latest reduction strategy the death rate is up. 1 year ago
What the 2023-24 Federal Budget means for Australian motoristsMike Costello With the National Electric Vehicle Strategy hogging headlines, there's not a huge automotive focus in the 2023-24 Federal Budget. 1 year ago
Queensland offering Australia's most generous electric car incentivesMike Costello Queenslanders could have access to the largest EV rebates in Australia from July 2023, at up to $6000 per household. 1 year ago
Government plans fuel efficiency standards to improve EV supplyMike Costello Australians are buying more EVs and hybrids than ever before, but tight supply holds them back. Today's announcement hopes to change this. 1 year ago
Australia's car emissions winners and losers in 2022William Stopford The FCAI has released the 2022 brand results of its voluntary emissions standard, and some brands missed their target by quite a bit.1 year ago
EV Council: “Zero excuse” for Australia not to follow tougher rules like USWilliam Stopford The Electric Vehicle Council and Greenpeace have called on the Australian Government to implement fuel efficiency standards after the US announced tougher rules.1 year ago
Tougher emissions regulations to accelerate US EV uptakeEilidh McNaughton Proposed US regulations aim to increase EV market share while boosting the domestic economy and cutting emissions. 1 year ago
Queenslanders facing road rule test before licence renewalsJade Credentino Mark Bailey says the Queensland Government is taking feedback on a refresher-type test for motorists who renew their license. 1 year ago
Victoria cracking down on phones, smartwatches, tablets in the carWilliam Stopford Tougher laws come into effect from March 31 in Victoria, cracking down on drivers distracted by their mobile phones and other devices.1 year ago
Car industry insiders skeptical of global EV timelinesMike Costello A new survey of car company and supply chain insiders found 59 per cent see current 2030-2040 EV targets as unrealistic. 1 year ago
Australia's regional road deaths an outsized problem, stats showMike Costello Remote and regional Australian road deaths are statistically greatly over-represented in overall traffic deaths, says the AAA. 1 year ago
Car brands included in ACCC 'greenwashing' investigationMike Costello While not the worst sector, 11 of 29 companies in the motoring industry made concerning claims about their eco-friendliness, says the ACCC. 1 year ago
