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LOW-CO2 CARS: Emissions regime tightens, although choices still plentiful

Date: 13 June 2013

Only two of the 30 biggest fleet brands by registration can't offer a sub-130g/km vehicle - Jaguar and Jeep - while 20 of the top 30 are able to offer at least one model under 95g/km, with - in addition to Jaguar and Jeep - Audi, BMW, Chrysler, Land Rover, Mazda, Mini, Mercedes and Suzuki the only ones unable to, although at least some of these will be rectifying that in the next 12 months or so.

We have analysed the capabilities of vehicles across the three CO2 thresholds to illustrate the range of cars available for drivers wishing to look at minimising their tax bill, or in the case of the 130g/km threshold in particular, to assist operators maybe considering an emissions cap across their entire vehicle fleet. We've looked at the cheapest models available for those on a budget, the most expensive ones to illustrate how even company bosses can be catered for, and we've shown the manufacturers and models with the most to offer at sub-75, sub-95 and sub-130g/km as well as load-lugging ability and our own personal favourites. 

The importance of the emissions boundaries

For 2013 we've altered the emissions boundaries we focus on to reflect changes in March's Budget, having looked at sub-120g/km and sub-100g/km last year, as well as the sub-95g/km category we have retained.

The decision-making influence of the sub-100g/km and sub-120g/km is diminishing with the new tax year to the point where they are now only really important as a psychological boundary for setting fleet policies. As detailed below, the really impactful taxation categories, for driver and business, are now in other places.



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