HVIA Secures Grant For Sustainability Program
HVIA members and the broader transport industry will be the beneficiary of guidance material to help them navigate emissions reporting thanks to @Green Industries SA’s Lead-Educate-Assist-Promote grant program.
ROVER Release 9.3 Set To Go Live On May 21
The Department of Infrastructure has advised it will deploy ROVER Release 9.3 on May 21, 2025,which is aimed primarily at updating the RAV submissions processes and validations to deal with the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard requirements which become mandatory for some vehicle categories from July 1, 2025.
$2M Fund To Support Transport Innovation
The national transport and mobility collaborative R&D centre, iMOVE, has opened a second round of funding under its Impact Assessment Program, this time with a $2 million pool available to support promising transport innovations.
Volvo Group Australia Buys Truck Centre WA
Effective July 1, 2025, Truck Centre Western Australia will become a business entity under the Volvo Group Australia banner.
NHVR Appoints New Chief Executive Officer
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator has announced the appointment of Nicole Rosie as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Small Biz Eligible For Battery Discount
Small businesses will be eligible for discounts on the installed cost of batteries under the $2.3 billion Cheaper Home Batteries Program announced by the Albanese Labor Government.
NHVR Set To Hit ‘Go’ On New Portal
The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator will launch its new-look ‘NHVR Go’ portal on April 14.
PACCAR Expands Bayswater Parts DC
PACCAR Parts’ giant warehousing, manufacturing and parts distribution centre (PDC) in the Melbourne suburb of Bayswater has undergone a major investment and expansion.
HVIA Joins Hydrogen Refuelling Strategy Roundtable
In early March, HVIA’s Chief Technical Officer Adam Ritzinger joined several members active in the hydrogen ecosystem for Pacific Energy’s ‘ACT Green Hydrogen Refuelling Eco-System Strategy Roundtable’ at the Canberra Institute of Technology.
New Members Jump On Board With HVIA
HVIA has welcomed two new members to the fold, continuing the strong membership growth which seen total membership exceed 300 in the past two financial years.
Roadworthiness Survey Reveals Improvement
Seventy-five per cent of units passed inspection in the NHVR’s latest national roadworthiness survey – the same percentage as the 2021 survey, continuing the strong improvement over the 2016 benchmark survey of 55 per cent
HVIA, South Metro TAFE Partner On Event
HVIA is partnering with South Metropolitan TAFE to host an Industry Information Session aimed at gaining deeper insights into Western Australia’s automotive manufacturing sector and advocating for its inclusion in the State’s ‘Lower Fees, Local Skills’ program.