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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Howard Mustoe

Carmakers could get five more years to sell Prius-style hybrids to boost troubled industry

Labour is mulling a reprieve for the beleaguered industry - (AFP/Getty)

Carmakers will be granted a five-year extension to sell hybrid cars in plans being reviewed by ministers to help beleaguered motor manufacturers.

The sale of new petrol and diesel cars will be banned from 2030, but an exemption could be made for some hybrid cars to be sold until 2035 to ease the threat of factory closures after Vauxhall’s owner said its Luton plant will close.

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