Damion Smy
EV Council calls for five million electric cars on Australian roads by 2035
Booming EV sales should prompt the federal government to lock in the next phase of emissions legislation, according to the Electric Vehicle Council.
1 Month Ago
Josh Nevett
Skoda says its EV strategy will prevent price rises under emissions regulations
Growing sales of Skoda EVs could help the brand keep petrol cars on sale without forcing buyers to cover NVES costs.
3 Months Ago
Josh Nevett
Mazda Australia says it won't be alone in feeling the pain of new emissions fines
Mazda Australia warns NVES fines could hit the wider car industry hard unless EV sales grow significantly over the coming years.
4 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...
8 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Ford CEO warns Ranger engineering could leave Australia without changes to regulations
Ford’s global boss said the Ranger’s Australian engineering squad could move overseas without government emissions law tweaks.
8 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.
8 Months Ago
James Wong
Hyundai's N division safe in Australia despite tougher emissions laws
Increasing pressure from NVES CO2 caps won't stop Hyundai from offering its high-performance N cars, the brand's local COO says.
9 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.
9 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.
10 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.
1 Year Ago
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.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
Australia’s new emissions regulations are poorly thought out, says local car brand boss
The distributor of some of Australia's smallest, most economical vehicles has criticised the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard for a litany of reasons.
1 Year Ago
Damion Smy
Polestar boss says new Australian emissions regulations 'didn't kill the weekend'
The boss of electric vehicle brand Polestar says new emissions laws “didn’t kill the weekend” despite “scaremongering” from opponents.
1 Year 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.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
Australian car industry reacts to proposed axing of new-vehicle emissions penalties
Australia's peak auto industry body has renewed calls for a new-vehicle emissions target rethink, as the EV lobby criticises a watering-down.
2 Years Ago
Jordan Mulach
Peter Dutton to kill new vehicle emissions penalties if elected
Peter Dutton has announced plans to revoke fines for carmakers under Australia's emissions regulations should his party take government.
2 Years Ago