Self-generated income sources are riskier and more susceptible to external factors, such as tourism costs like travel and accommodation, and exchange rates. 'Blockbuster' exhibition income is volatile and high risk, with membership revenue also becoming unstable due to high membership churn.
The electric cargo van was great to drive, shockingly refined and offered 200 miles of real-world range. The problem was, the loaded extended-wheelbase model I drove was $93,563. I couldn't quite square whether that was a fair value, given its low running costs, and that no one else really offers a van like this. Now, I don't have to. Mercedes just put a $30,000 incentive on 2024 models (yes, 2024 modelsyou read that right), making them a slam-dunk deal.
What we'd love to see is a Budget that's pro-growth and pro-jobs which, as a result, will help customers with the cost of living.
