Popular Volkswagen Polo more polluting than a lorry

Volkswagen AG
Volkswagen AG



Volkswagen's incredibly popular Polo supermini emits as much nitrogen dioxide pollution as a fully laden lorry, a study has revealed.

Researchers at Leeds University's Institute for Transport Studies found that the diesel-powered Polo emitted 13 times more NO2 emissions than EU law allows, and is one of the most polluting cars in the UK.

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