DUTTON DECLARES WAR ON NEW CAR PRICES AND DILUTES CO2 RULES | AUTO EXPERT JOHN CADOGAN

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John Cadogan critically analyzes the Australian government's proposed new vehicle CO2 emissions standards, particularly the potential removal of fines under a Coalition government. He argues that the policy, even without fines, acts as a 'stealth tax' on popular vehicles like utes and 4x4s, driving up prices and serving as a form of social engineering. Cadogan expresses skepticism about the claimed savings from switching to EVs, citing the significant upfront cost difference between comparable electric and combustion engine vehicles, and questions the Electric Vehicle Council's motives and membership, suggesting a 'greenwashing' effect. He concludes that consumers should have the freedom to choose their vehicles without government or lobby group interference, and that the proposed standards, even in a diluted form, are misguided.