Volkswagen Group (VW, Audi, Skoda and Cupra) has stepped away from the policymaking committee of Australia’s peak car industry body over conflicting views on the federal government’s proposed efficiency standards.

The German brand’s decision is the latest move against the FCAI’s position on Australia’s proposed New Vehicle Efficiency Standard, after EV brands Tesla and Polestar announced they were leaving the new-car lobby group entirely.

VGA will not exit the…