Government Policy and Infrastructure news
NVES: Aussies want cleaner, money saving cars – Climate Council
New poll finds Aussies want cars that use less fuel, emit less greenhouse gases, and save them $$$.
NVES: VW leaves FCAI policy committee
Volkswagen Group Australia – which includes the VW, Audi, Skoda and Cupra brands – has quit the FCAI’s policymaking committee over differences in its fuel-efficiency standard position
Polestar leaves Australia’s new-car lobby group following Tesla exit
Electric vehicle specialist Polestar has joined Tesla in quitting the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries in protest of its fuel-efficiency standard position
Tesla quits the FCAI; claims lobby group misled consumers
Explosive letter sees Tesla exit the FCAI and refer it to the competition watchdog. Other EV brands could follow
Tesla criticises industry body for lobbying against New Vehicle Efficiency Standard
EV maker accuses the FCAI of knowingly making false claims, using scare language
New Vehicle Efficiency Standard may not increase car prices as far as industry has Suggested
Car brands support NVES. FCAI not so much.
Opinion: Should Australia’s best-selling vehicle pay more than its fair share?
Heaven forbid we tax the dual cab
France to hit combustion cars with higher parking fees
Paris to sting heavy cars with triple-rate parking costs
Unpacking Australia’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard: What does it mean for you?
What options do we have for Australia’s upcoming fuel efficiency standards?
Can you check if you’ve been caught by a speed camera?
You’ve just experienced that sinking feeling that you may have been snapped by a speed camera. Is there a way to see if you’ll actually be fined?
Would congestion pricing work in Australia?
New road-user charges are being considered to ease the traffic nightmare holding up our busiest roads, but would it really help?
Politics and safety policy: The deadliest piece of the road toll
The problem with putting politicians in charge of road safety is that we end up with politics, not policy
Would you pay less for fewer ANCAP stars?
Would you buy a car if it was more affordable but didn’t have a five-star safety rating?
Victoria refunds $7 million to EV owners following ‘unconstitutional’ tax – UPDATE
Electric vehicle owners in Victoria will be refunded with interest after state-based zero-emission vehicle taxes were declared “invalid”
Why do petrol prices keep going up, and how is it decided?
It’s a mystery to most of us. The scream and bash on the steering wheel type of mystery – just how is the price of fuel determined in Australia?
Tougher emissions standards mandated for Australian new cars from 2025
Euro 6d noxious pollution limits coming to newly-introduced vehicles from December 2025, fuel quality rules also tightened
What electric car incentives are on offer in Australia?
With more EVs being introduced into the market, what are governments offering to increase uptake among private buyers?
Wollongong gets 5 pole-mounted 22kW EV chargers, Victoria coming too
Wollongong follows Glebe in launching Sydney’s latest roadside EV chargers, and Victoria has plenty coming too
Why EVs rarely charge as fast as they can
Despite car brands claiming fast charging capabilities, most public charging stations are limited to 50kW. Why?
EV battery types explained: Lithium-ion vs LFP pros & cons
Which electric car battery technology is best? We break it down
These are the fastest-charging electric cars, if you’re in a hurry
These are the quickest charging EVs in Australia, and why higher numbers isn’t always best
Detailed: The cheapest EVs under $60K in Australia
We detail every sub-$60K before on-roads new EV on sale in Australia, including pricing, features and warranties
Australians cutting car use amid high fuel prices
Motorists are cutting back on car expenses, as the end-of-year deadline looms for introducing fuel efficiency standards
EV Charging Explained: Home & public charging, speed & plugs
Sponsored by GET Electric, this is a go-to guide to understand charging an EV at home or on the road
