Government consults on European car emissions cap

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The UK fears some motor manufacturers may be unfairly penalised by upcoming EU rules

German car firms may struggle with CO2 targets Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly has launched a consultation on European Union proposals to introduce compulsory CO2 targets for new cars, potentially softening...

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