Lexus ad banned over hybrid SUV claims

James S Murray
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Claim that SUV which emits 192g of CO2 per km made "environmental, and economic, sense" slammed by watchdog

Lexus has become the latest firm to fall foul of the advertising watchdog over its environmental claims after an advert promoting its hybrid SUV was today banned. The press advert claimed the Lexus...

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