Government Policy and Infrastructure news
EXCLUSIVE: Consumers call for ‘lemon car’ regulator as buyers battle on to get duds fixed
Lobby groups say now is the time for an ombudsman to be created to protect car buyers
New South Wales commits further $38 million towards EV infrastructure
Australia’s most populous state has now increased its electric vehicle investments to $633 million
Australian emissions reduction target increased as automotive industry calls for specific policy
While the Government targets a higher level of emissions reduction, the transport industry is still without a specific target
European Union ICE ban upheld, set to come into effect by 2035
Members of the European Parliament voted against easing emissions reduction targets
Northern Territory announces $300,000 grant scheme for EV and PHEV chargers
Electrified vehicle buyers in the Top End are being given extra incentives to go green
Uber invests $26 million into electric vehicles in Australia
The rideshare company will reduce its service fees by half for the first 2500 driver-partners who use EVs
Agency model ‘biggest threat to the automotive dealership industry’, conference hears
The Agency model is being touted as one of the biggest threats to Australia’s automotive dealership industry according to one law firm
Car dealerships of the future could sell home solar and battery packs
Solutions to go off the grid are being touted as the next accessories to be sold by automotive dealers
Car companies lobbying overseas headquarters for EVs following Labor election victory
But industry voices are still pushing for the new government to regulate an emissions standard
EXCLUSIVE: ‘New car prices could rise’ when service and repair law kicks in this July
The industry is divided about whether the upcoming legal change is a good thing for car owners or not
Labor won’t extend fuel excise cut
The new Government says there are other ways to ease the cost of living
Queensland to begin digital drivers licence rollout from 2023
QLD joins NSW and SA in adopting modern tech
Fuel prices could hit new record highs after Korean refinery explosion
National fuel prices could soon return to pre-excise cut levels
What does a new Labor Government mean for EVs?
The climate-focused Labor Government says it will be putting electric vehicle adoption at the head of its charge
MG to subsidise EV chargers for regional NSW buyers
Local councils in the area applying for the NSW Government grant will be able to access the discount
Tesla opens European Supercharger network to other brands
The expanded Supercharger network will be available for more electric vehicle owners across Europe
WA Government announces $60 million EV package, road user charge from 2027
Rebates and charging infrastructure at the core of pre-Budget commitment
2022 Federal Election: What is each party promising for automotive?
We’ve taken a look at all the parties running in the 2022 Federal Election with auto-related policies – here’s what we found
ALP promises cheaper electric cars and a national charging infrastructure
In the lead up to the federal election, Labor has made a number of promises around electric vehicles and alternative fuels
Stellantis signs €190 million deal to produce electric vehicles in Serbia
The current plant is set to be fitted out for EV production needs
Uber facing $26m fine over misleading fares and cancellation fees
The ridesharing service has come under fire for incorrect warnings about potential fees to customers
Chargefox ultra-rapid charging fees to increase by 50 per cent
The new prices bring the Chargefox into line with its rivals, but no changes for slower ‘fast’ chargers
BMW CEO warns against electric-only strategies, as California looks set to ban ICE from 2035
BMW boss Oliver Zipse believes going all-electric could be the wrong move for companies
How Porsche is testing the Taycan’s ability to power the grid
Until now, electricity for electromobility has mainly flowed in one direction – from the charging point to the vehicle
