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Latest developments on vehicle emissions testing following the Volkswagen Group announcements.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Government action regarding Volkswagen and vehicle emissions testing.
Following VW's admission about using defeat devices, Patrick McLoughlin has highlighted the importance of protecting UK consumer interests.
Volkswagen (VW) will contact you if your vehicle is potentially affected by the recent emissions testing issue.
UK taxpayers will not incur higher Vehicle Excise Duty if their existing vehicles are found to be fitted with illegal software that manipulates emissions tests.
Secretary of State for Transport Patrick McLoughlin statement on Volkswagen and vehicle emission testing.
Additional £5 million funding to help improve London's air quality.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
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