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
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.
4 Months 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.
5 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.
5 Months 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.
8 Months 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.
8 Months Ago
Jordan Mulach
Opposition to axe government's new-car emissions fines – report
Peter Dutton will reportedly repeal penalties for carmakers who sell vehicles which exceed new emissions targets.
8 Months Ago
Jordan Mulach
Australian Government set to make crucial change to emissions regulations
Proposed changes to the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard could mean better protection for Australia's car dealers.
9 Months Ago
William Stopford
EV brand urges Australian Government to "stay the course" on new emissions rules
A few months of EV sales declines isn't cause to scrap new federal emissions regulations, argues Polestar's local boss.
9 Months Ago
Jack Quick
GWM set to 'thrive' amid tightening Australian emissions regulations
GWM is launching a bevy of plug-in hybrids in Australia this year, and with its hybrid-heavy lineup it believes it'll thrive amid the NVES.
9 Months Ago
Jordan Mulach
Car brands face $2.8 billion bill under new emissions regulations - peak body
Carmakers could have to pay a total of $2.8 billion in fines in four years for not meeting the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard.
10 Months Ago
Josh Nevett
What the first federal emission standard means for Aussie car buyers
The Australian Government's new-vehicle emissions legislation came into effect last week – here's what it means for car buyers going forward.
11 Months Ago
Sam Charlwood
Toyota Australia calls for delay in first federal auto emissions standard
Local market leader urges rethink on the rollout of the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard, and says the current timeline as too ambitious.
11 Months Ago
William Stopford
How Audi plans to meet tough new Australian emissions standards
More efficient mild-hybrids and an expanded range of plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles are in the cards for Audi Australia.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
Toyota says new emissions regulations didn't force its hand on hybrids
Toyota says it isn't going hybrid-only across many of its model lines in Australia just to meet new emissions standards.
2 Years Ago
Jordan Mulach
Mazda Australia "happy" with revised emissions regulations
Mazda Australia will be going full speed to meet the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard once the tough emissions regulations are in place.
2 Years Ago