Vehicle efficiency standards will hit regions – dealer

NEW vehicles are set to cost thousands of dollars more under the government’s planned vehicle efficiency standards, and buyers in the regions will be hardest hit, it has been claimed. According to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries, SUVs and utes will be among the cars most affected by offset penalties. FCAI said it expected […]

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