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One commented: "They cost almost twice as much as the equivalent diesel model, but people who buy them are prepared to pay because they do care about the environment. The reality is that driving an old Ford Fiesta is probably more damaging to the environment"

The activists, calling themselves the Tyre Extinguishers, slashed the wheels of several SUVs parked in Bacup overnight as they told fuming owners "it's not personal - it's your car"

'The Tyre Extinguishers' have posted details on social media

The owner of the Audi ETron was left 'very angry' but the eco-warriors say his vehicle was 'fair game'

The group have said that the new Edinburgh group took action as part of their attempts to raise awareness around the current climate emergency and to dissuade people from using SUVs.

One driver among almost 100 hit says eco-warriors 'know nothing' about his life

Group says ‘climate disaster’ vehicles targeted in nine countries including the UK, France and Canada

Speaking on Wednesday, September 7, the group claimed volunteers had been out in force in the Morningside and Merchiston area of the city, where they worked until the early hours on a selection of cars.

The Tyre Extinguishers "disarmed" - as they put it - more than 600 vehicles around the world last night

Eco mob ‘The Tyre Extinguishers’ deflated the tyres on Jessie Wallace’s Range Rover Evoque, leaving her a note telling her to walk, cycle or catch public transport instead

The environmental campaigners struck in Meanwood