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Will you save money if you buy a green car? The Green Piece

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Drivers are increasingly letting their wallet rule their car buying decisions with more motorists than ever before opting for a green car over a conventional alternative. However, will green cars really save you money? The Green Piece. suggests that drivers should think twice before going green.

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Has the cash for clunkers scheme failed? The Green Piece

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The Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS for short, or ‘cash for clunkers’ as it is more commonly known) was the US’s answer to the scrappage schemes in Germany and the UK which appeared to have revitalised their respective automotive sectors. At least that was until analysts started to delve a little deeper.

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Is a green tax blitz justified? The Green Piece

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The 100-page report wants to double the proportion of green taxes in the current tax take from the existing level of seven per cent. It states that green levies could be offset elsewhere by decreases in income tax and National Insurance contributions. More money must be invested into green car infrastructure too.

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