UK Government Tough On Hybrids But Public Loves Them

Not to be outdone by American lobby groups the UK powers that be are trying to slow down hybrid car sales.

Toyota was recently ordered to pull a commercial that stated their cars produce up to one ton less CO2 a year compared to similar non hybrid cars.

Toyota's claim was based on the average driver riding 20000Km a year, which is the American standard, but in the UK it's only 13000Km, hence they were accused of making an unbelievable exageration. While the commercial did say 'up to 1 ton less' they were still forced to stop showing the commercial.

I personally hate it when people advertise 'up to 80% off on selected items' and can never find these items for sale, not enough to ask them to pulls the ads though. There seems to be a double standard here. If one company cannot say 'up to' then be consistant and make nearly every other business do the same. Why only Toyota?

Despite this foolish incedent you'll be happy to know hybrid car sales are skyrocketing in the UK, Toyota sales increased by 200% between 2005/2006 and they expect a 90% increase this year. Honda estimates this years sales to be around 500% better than last year.

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