New car CO2 emissions falling fast

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Average new car carbon dioxide emissions are falling thanks to the scrappage scheme, says leading environmental website cleangreencars.co.uk.

Emissions from new cars went down by 5.6 percent during 2009 compared with 2008, with the average car sold in the UK now putting out 149.8g/km CO2.

Two manufacturers - Toyota and Fiat - have already squeezed their range average below the EU target of 130g/km, while Mini is in third place with 131g/km.

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