NVES

Stay up to date with the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard and how it affects Australian buyers.

Suzuki open to stealing RAV4 PHEV customers Across from Toyota

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...

Ford CEO warns Ranger development may leave Australia without regulation changes

Damion Smy

Ford CEO warns Ranger development may leave Australia without regulation changes

Ford’s global boss says the Blue Oval's Australian product engineering squad could move overseas unless the government's emissions laws are tweaked.

12 Days Ago

Australia's new vehicle emissions regulations delivering results, says Bowen

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.

21 Days Ago

Hyundai's N division safe in Australia despite tougher emissions laws

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.

26 Days Ago

Almost 20 auto brands missed CO2 targets in Australian Government's first NVES results

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.

28 Days Ago

Automakers missing NVES emissions targets to be named and shamed in 2026

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.

3 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.

4 Months Ago

Federal government announces $1.1b plan to power cars with low-carbon biofuel

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.

6 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.

8 Months Ago

Polestar boss says new Australian emissions regulations 'didn't kill the weekend'

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.

8 Months Ago

Polestar boss rejects Mitsubishi CEO’s claims on new Australian emissions regulations

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.

8 Months Ago

Australian car industry reacts to proposed axing of new-vehicle emissions penalties

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.

11 Months Ago

Peter Dutton to kill new vehicle emissions penalties if elected

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.

11 Months Ago

Opposition to axe government's new-car emissions fines – report

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.

1 Year Ago

Australian Government set to make crucial change to emissions regulations

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.

1 Year 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.

1 Year Ago

GWM set to 'thrive' amid tightening Australian emissions regulations

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.

1 Year Ago