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New "Carbon Tax" on cars could add thousands to dollars to car prices!

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It has been alleged a possible new carbon tax could be introduced on Australia's most popular vehicles.

Fairfax media has obtained a Turnbull Government proposal which outlines the emissions penalties that will be slapped on car distributors, who fail to meet the new fuel efficiency target by 2025.

But Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull says he is unaware of the report

Australian Automobile Association CEO, Michael Bradley says if the government pushes ahead with this proposal, it would be one of the most extreme efficiency standards in the world and will lead to car prices going up and motorists having fewer cars to choose from.

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