The Belgian government is putting up taxes on company cars in a package that will bring in around €200 million a year.
Large company cars will now be taxed by up to €1000 a year more than they are now. The move follows a campaign by NGOs calling for changes to the tax regime for company cars, which also called for an end to subsidies for biofuels, higher taxes on diesel, and a rise in registration taxes.
Recycled steel targets will help clean up car production, strengthen Europe's domestic industry and reduce our dependence on imports.
Drivers of high fronted cars are unable to see children as old as nine, tests find.
Without action, carmakers are set to continue increasing bonnet height and car width – with significant negative consequences for safety.