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'Carspreading' is on the rise - and some aren't happy about it

The 91¸£ÀûÉç's International Business Correspondent Theo Leggett on why cars are becoming longer, wider and heavier.

In the UK and across Europe, cars are steadily becoming longer, wider and heavier. Consumers clearly like them – a lot. They're seen as practical, safe and stylish, and sales are growing steadily. So, why are some cities determined to clamp down on them - and are they right to do so?

The 91¸£ÀûÉç's International Business Correspondent Theo Leggett investigates the trend.

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