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What is the Electric Car Discount?

The Electric Car Discount is a policy introduced by the Federal Government providing a fringe benefits tax (FBT) exemption for low and zero-emissions cars from 1 July 2022.

To be eligible for the exemption, cars must meet the following:

• Battery Electric Vehicles, Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles, Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles
• Valued below the luxury car tax threshold ($91,387 for FY2024-25)
• First made available for use on or after 1 July 2022

Over the past few years, we've seen rapid development in the automotive industry. The next 12 months are expected to see significant changes as manufacturer…

Australians love summer. What's not to love?The sun, the beach, warmer weather, longer days, and road trips!Extreme heat can take a toll on your car. To pre…

Tesla is still the worlds leading electric vehicle manufacturer. As one of the first to enter the EV market in 2012, they were able to establish themselves as the pioneers of the industry. It's hard to think of EV without picturing a Tesla.

If you're considering making the switch to electric, but want to drive something different to a Tesla, here are some options available today!

It's official, Toyota have revealed their new all-electric Hilux EV!

The worlds biggest carmaker showed off their new concept for Australia's most popular vehicle at an event in Thailand celebrating 60 years of operations.

Electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid vehicles are the clear future of the motoring industry with automotive manufacturers and governments across the globe setting targets to work towards a zero-emissions future.

If you’re considering electrifying your fleet for your business, you’re joining the thousands of other people and businesses across Australia who are considering making the switch today!

The electrification process isn’t going to be achieved overnight, Remunerator are here to help guide you through each stage to ensure a stress-free experience.

You may have heard the term ‘residual value’ when talking to our novated leasing specialists about your new car, or even read it on your novated lease quote.

What is the residual value?

The residual value or RV is how much your vehicle is worth after a certain amount of time and depreciation has set in. 

Introducing the ‘agency model’.

This direct-to-consumer model sees the manufacturer, (Mercedes, Volkswagen, etc.…) setting a consistent pricing strategy across all dealerships. The negotiation process entirely and competition among dealers.

The end of the year is often considered the best time to buy your new car. Dealerships often offer discounts and bonuses on cars to sell a few more vehicles giving them the opportunity to achieve their sales targets.

Here are our five tips to prepare for the 2022 plate clearance sales.

Aussies love utes. They have become synonymous with Australian culture and there are even festivals like the Denny Ute Muster that celebrate this love of the pa…