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// Clean Car Discount ‘major changes’ rumoured

The government is reportedly evaluating altering its Clean Car Discount scheme amid the imbalance between rebates distributed and takings from fees attached to vehicles with high CO2 emissions.

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// iPhone maker reveals dual-cab electric ute

Taiwanese technology giant, Foxconn, has revealed two new electric vehicles, the Model V dual-cab electric ute and Model B compact SUV, under its Foxtron automotive arm.

// Ram Trucks reaches 18,000 RHD sales

At the end of September 2022, Ram Trucks Australia’ Melbourne Manufacturing Facility (MMF) has produced more than 18,019 remanufactured right-hand drive (RHD) vehicles for the Australian and New Zealand markets.

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// GMC Sierra EV Denali Not A Hummer EV Competitor, Brand Boss Says

Duncan Aldred believes the Sierra EV Denali will have a much broader appeal to GMC loyalists than the Hummer EV pickup.

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// 2023 Nissan Juke updated

A refreshed version of the Nissan Juke is on its way for 2023 featuring new design elements and technology changes in the cabin.

// HYVIA Master Van heads to Hydrogen Europe Show

Following a week on display at the Paris Motor Show, a production version of the zero-emission HYVIA Renault Master Van H2-Tech will make its debut in Brussels at the Hydrogen Europe Show from October 24 to 28.

// Heartland reports motor portfolio growth and Aussie acquisition

Heartland Group Holdings Limited says that it has signed a conditional share purchase agreement for the purchase of Challenger Bank which is based in Melbourne, Australia, subject to obtaining regulatory approval.

// Emissions on the rise

Latest official figures show increase from household transport despite tougher pandemic setting.

// Toyota to reroute electric plans?

Toyota is reportedly considering switching up its electric vehicles plans in response to the booming EV market. According to Reuters, Toyota’s planning had previously assumed demand for EVs would “not take off for several decades,” four internal sources, which declined to be named, said.

// Volkswagen admits defeat, will ditch haptic steering wheels

Volkswagen’s new touch-based steering wheel hasn’t exactly gone down well with buyers.

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// Clean Car Discount / Fee Finder

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