The increasing popularity of ultra-heavy SUVs in England means a conventional-engined car bought in 2013 will, on average, have lower carbon emissions than one bought new today, new research has found.

The study by the climate campaign group Possible said there was a strong correlation between income and owning a large SUV, which meant there was a sound argument for “polluter pays” taxes for vehicle emissions based on size.

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    1 year ago

    Not to mention that they require no additional driver training.
    You can pass your test in a Ford Ka, then hop in a 2 tonne range rover the next day.