EU: New car emissions drop three per cent

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Average emissions hit new record low of 135.7g/km, putting industry on track to meet binding targets

Average emissions from new cars bought in the European Union dropped by three per cent last year, according to preliminary figures released today by the European Commission. The European Environment...

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