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These utes are everywhere! They take up too much space when driving on narrow roads, expel toxic fumes and drivers are usually arrogant. We should tax theses vehicles more! They are really trucks that cause more damage to roads and pollute our air. www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04...

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Ute Man is the Coalition's favoured figurine but he's a fraught mascot Ute drivers have become a convenient hi-vis political icon for the Coalition but the increase in utes and SUVs in Australia outnumbers tradies as tax policies make buying big cars attractive. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-16/utes-fuel-efficiency-tax-coalition-excise-dutton-election/105174100?utm_source=abc_news_app&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_campaign=abc_news_app&utm_content=other