Clean car changes shelved, industry pleased
/The system of credits for Green cars and penalties for blackhearts will continue, but a review is under way.
Read MoreThe system of credits for Green cars and penalties for blackhearts will continue, but a review is under way.
Read MoreExact repercussion of Trump policy too soon to tell, but local new vehicle sellers’ organisation is watching for ripple effect.
Read MoreNew vehicle industry group says it knows the emissions policy is dead - it just needs the funeral details ASAP.
Read MoreThe rebate eligibility club becomes more exclusive, the penalty zone more heavily populated – including with Green zone emigres holding good eco credential.
Read MoreMild hybrids losing funding, utes set to be clobbered even harder, carbon neutral zone all but wiped.
Read MoreOptional 1.9 carries lighter Clean Car penalty and brings down price but also ties to rear-drive and knocks 500kg off towing capability.
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