With the new vehicle emissions tax taking effect from 1 September 2010, the introduction of new derivatives in Volvo’s low-emissions DRIVe range locally is excellent news for buyers who don’t want to sacrifice quality, style and safety when making a ‘greener’ choice.
New vehicle emissions tax in South Africa
The 2009 Budget announced an ad valorem CO2 emissions tax on new passenger motor vehicles, effective from 1 September 2010. The main objective of this tax is to influence the composition of South Africa’s vehicle fleet to become more energy efficient and environmentally friendly. The emissions tax will initially apply to passenger cars, but will be extended to commercial vehicles once agreed CO2 standards for these vehicles are set.
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