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Scrappage scheme slashes CO2 levels

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The scrappage scheme has put the car industry on track to meet the EU target of 130g/km of CO2 by 2012. Other manufacturers to have made significant gains include Hyundai with an average of 134.4g/km Tags: Green cars Latest news Toyota clean green cars falling CO2 levels scrappage scheme Toyota Prius. per cent to 158.2g/km.

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Hyundai plans green growth investment

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Hyundai, which has already enjoyed great success in the UK since the implementation of the scrappage scheme , has now announced plans to invest W9.3trillion this year with W4.1trillion to go towards green growth projects. Tags: Green cars Hyundai Latest news green growth investment.

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Polk forecasts global new vehicle auto sales to reach 77.7M in 2012, up 6.7%; expects China sales to grow 16% while US sales recovery slows

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Global automotive market intelligence firm Polk forecasts worldwide new vehicle sales in 2012 will rise 6.7% Polk analysts believe the global economy will weather the current European sovereign debt crisis and consumers will return to showrooms around the world in 2012. over 2011 volumes to 77.7 million vehicles. Source: Polk.

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