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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Neil Lancefield

Environmental fears grow as average age of UK cars reaches record high

The average age of cars on UK roads has reached a record high of nearly 10 years, sparking environmental fears.

Motoring research charity the RAC Foundation, which conducted the research, said drivers are benefiting from the improved “build-quality” of modern cars, but this is “bad news for the environment” as it is slowing the switch to electric models.

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