Low-carbon cars rev up market share

Will Nichols
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January sees a 65 per cent increase in registrations of new cars emitting less than 100g/km

The number of low-carbon cars on the UK's roads is increasing rapidly, according to industry figures released today that show demand for fuel-efficient vehicles is climbing fast. Cars with CO2 emissions...

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