Japan extends tax breaks for green cars through to 2015

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Government confirms popular tax breaks will continue past next April

The Japanese government has confirmed it will extend popular tax breaks for low-emission and hybrid cars, providing a much needed boost to the country's stagnant auto market. A plan approved by the...

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