Green groups demand red light for car scrappage scheme

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NGOs argue that government's car scrappage incentives should only apply to greener vehicles

The government's £300m car scrappage scheme is officially launched today, with 38 manufacturers signing up to offer consumers a £2,000 discount on a new car. But despite being branded a green initiative...

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