The #UteTax (aka #CleanCarDiscount) bought out the #nzpol and #car lobbyists when it was first introduced

Its good to see summaries like https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/the-whole-truth/132086902/the-whole-truth-did-the-ute-tax-stop-us-buying-gas-guzzlers, but these are only half the story

The reality is that some people do need actually NEED utes - as opposed to some people who WANT utes. What is unclear is who the ute tax has impacted, whether it is a permanent change or delay, and with the level of politicisation going on, whether we will ever have a clear picture

The #CleanCarDiscount (branded by some in #nzpol as the #uteTax) was introduced to #NZ 2 years ago with the intention of nudging vehicle buyers to low emission vehicles as part of NZs obligation to #netZero (and potentially saving millions in later payments and actions)

With the announcement of changes coming, both #Ford and #Toyota have expressed concerns on behalf of their customers

Coincidentally, the last two years - since the CCD was introduced - have been great for Ranger & Hilux sales