Australian motorists face another blow to their hip pocket when the Federal Government raised fuel excise in line with CPI on August 4 2025, marking the second increase this year in what has become a predictable six-monthly tax grab according to the Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (VACC).
Mitsubishi Motors Australia (MMAL) has published its 2025 Federal Election charter.
Isuzu Ute Australia (IUA) urges the Federal Government to consult further with Australia's automotive industry to identify a New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) that protects the needs of all Australians living in metro, regional, and rural areas.
Hyundai Motor Company Australia (HMCA) has taken the country’s new vehicle distribution industry by surprise by issuing a public statement that it has welcomed the Federal Government’s impact analysis for the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES).
The Australian automotive market has achieved an unprecedented milestone, breaking all-time records for new vehicle sales in 2023. A total of 1,216,780 vehicles were delivered during the year, the previous highest sales result of 1,189,116 was achieved in 2017.
Novated Lease Australia says its research shows the purchase price of battery electric vehicles is stopping 28% of potential new car buyers from making the switch from ICE vehicles but this barrier can be easily overcome.
Mayors and councillors across Australia want the Federal Government to supercharge the country’s supply of affordable EVs.
The Federal Government has announced more support for automotive business owners and those seeking to enter the trade in a bid to slow the increasing labour gaps in the industry.
The Motor Trade Association of New South Wales (MTA-NSW) says it is pleased to see increasing electric vehicle (EV) adoption being given a place in the Federal Budget, but warns there is still a lot to do if mass adoption is to become a reality.
The professional body which represents the new vehicle industry has welcomed the Federal Governments move to build a strategy to reduce vehicle emissions and increase zero and low emission vehicle options to Australians.
