The Guardian: Manufacturers take on EU over CO2 emissions as consumers shun 'cleaner' cars - by David Gow

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Europe's carmakers stepped up their campaign yesterday to stop the EU imposing tough new laws to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from all new cars, claiming consumers were shunning "greener" vehicles. The industry says consumers have shown strong demand for "larger, safer vehicles and disappointing acceptance of extremely fuel-efficient cars that have been brought into the market in line with the CO2 commitment".

The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) condemned Stavros Dimas, EU environment commissioner, for demanding legislation to cut emissions to 120g per kilometre by 2012.