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Diesel drivers 'pollution penalty'

DRIVERS OF DIESEL CARS could have to pay more in road tax or face additional levies to travel into city centres in an effort to tackle pollution, it is reported. Major cities around the UK are considering bringing in low emission zones to force out older diesel vehicles that are responsible for higher levels of fumes, The Times said. Almost all diesel vehicles driven into central London will trigger a £10 charge under plans being considered by mayor Boris Johnson, who will also reportedly lobby the Government to increase road tax on diesel cars to encourage motorists to move to cleaner vehicles.

Stop buying new cars says government adviser

People should stop buying new cars and drive their old ones until they’re beyond repair, says a top government adviser. This news, reported by the Daily Telegraph, comes a day after we reported that new cars sales figures have hit a six-year high. On Bing: see pictures of scrap cars Find out how much a car over 10-years-old costs on Auto Trader Chief scientific adviser to the government’s energy department, David MacKay, said “car manufacturers love us to buy a new car every few years” and that Britain needs to end its throw away culture.

2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo to start at $22,725

Hyundai has released pricing details for the 2013 Veloster Turbo, giving it a starting price of $22,725 for the manual-transmission-equipped model. Specifying an automatic transmission will cost you $1,000 more. In addition to the turbocharged 1.6-liter powerplant that produces 201 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque, the Veloster Turbo also includes a unique body kit and wheels, as well as LED headlight accents and taillights.