CO2 emissions up as new car sales hit reverse - SMMT

The number of new cars sold in the UK fell for the first time since 2011 in the last year, hurting the battle to combat carbon dioxide emissions.The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said its figures suggested a "backlash" against diesel cars had resulted in an own goal for the environment.It reported a drop of 5.7% in new car sales during 2017 - the biggest fall since 2009.