Energy Minister Attacks 4×4 Owners

The energy minister, Malcolm Wicks, said today he wants to move against the “crass irresponsibility” of drivers of petrol-guzzling 4×4 vehicles.

Mr Wicks told the Times he would like British and European car manufacturers to follow the lead of Toyota, the Japanese manufacturer of the Prius hybrid vehicle. The government offers Prius buyers a
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