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The NVES Regulator has provided TheAutoExec with critical insights as Australia's automotive industry navigates the first months of mandatory compliance under the transformative New Vehicle Efficiency Standard

July 1, 2025 marked a watershed moment for Australia's automotive industry. For the first time in the nation's history, mandatory fuel efficiency standards came into force, aligning Australia with similar initiatives around the globe.

The New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) represents the most significant regulatory shift since the demise of local manufacturing, aiming to save motorists about $95 billion in fuel costs by 2050 and cutting emissions from new passenger cars by over 60% by 2030.

As compliance obligations crystallise into operational reality, TheAutoExec.com sought a direct interview with Assistant Secretary Karen Najjar, NVES Regulator, to discuss industry readiness, emerging market dynamics, and the regulatory approach shaping Australia's automotive future.

A 25-year journey from rejection to revolution reveals how Toyota identified the most significant commercial opportunity in Australian motorsport history - and why its approach could change everything.

Once the only EV show in town, Tesla faces unprecedented competition at every turn. And with that comes a new approach with the customer at its focus

After over a decade of primarily operating as a closed shop, Tesla Australia is opening its doors — literally and figuratively.

Australia and New Zealand Country Director Thom Drew, a decade-plus Tesla veteran who has witnessed the company's evolution from startup disruptor to market leader, is now steering the brand through arguably its most significant strategic transformation yet: the shift from EV pioneer to customer experience champion in an increasingly crowded marketplace.

2025 Melbourne Motor Show: Encouraging Return Signals Fresh Opportunity for Industry

After more than a decade's absence, the Melbourne Motor Show returned to modest fanfare this month. While considerably smaller than in its heyday, the reimagined event attracted a claimed 45,000 visitors over two days — a sellout according to organisers and a figure that suggests there's still public appetite for automotive showcases in Australia.

For many industry observers, the show's return couldn't be better timed, coinciding with unprecedented disruption in the Australian automotive market. With new brands scrambling for attention and established players reassessing their marketing strategies, a well-executed motor show fills a gap that digital campaigns alone cannot address.

The industry's question now is whether this revitalised event can successfully balance consumer and industry relevance and financial sustainability — a balance that proved elusive for previous iterations of Australian motor shows.