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The popularity of SUVs and falling diesel sales has led to higher vehicle CO2 levels, the SMMT says.
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- Carbon emissions up as diesel sales diveThe popularity of SUVs and falling diesel sales has led to higher vehicle CO2 levels, the SMMT says.
- Diesel ban approved for German cities to cut pollutionGerman cities will be able to ban older, more polluting vehicles from some areas in a landmark ruling.
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- German court rules cities can ban diesel cars to tackle pollutionLandmark ruling could cause traffic chaos and dramatically hit the value of diesel vehiclesMillions of heavily polluting vehicles could eventually disappear from roads across Germany after its top administrative court ruled that cities have the right to ban diesel motors in an effort to improve deadly air quality levels.Tuesday’s historic decision potentially affects an estimated 12m vehicles and has delivered a heavy blow to Europe’s largest car market, while being celebrated by environmental campaigners. Continue reading...
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- German cities win right to ban diesel cars [Subscription]Cities in Germany have been given the green light to ban older diesel cars in a court ruling likely to have a far-reaching impact on resale values and the fuel’s long-term future.
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- New Smart motorway cameras will nab drivers for speeding if they go over 70mphWest Yorkshire Police confirm they can now fine people based on data from cameras 24 hours a day
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