Porsche challenges London mayor over C-charge
Date: 27 February 2008
German sports car maker Porsche has mounted a legal challenge against London mayor Ken Livingstone regarding his decisions to increase the congestion charge for the worst-polluting vehicles.
The mayor plans to raise the daily charge for cars emitting more than 225g/km of carbon dioxide to £25. Many Porsche models will be included, such as the Cayenne Turbo that produces 358g/km.
The changes are likely to affect many courier drivers - those emitting significant amounts of CO2 will have to pay £25 each day to enter the capital and deliver their loads. Couriers and owner drivers are already having to fork out huge amounts on high fuel costs.
However, lorries and heavier vans will receive a reduced £6 congestion charge if they meet Euro 5 standards on emissions.
Andy Goss, managing director of Porsche GB, said that the new congestion charge regime is "simply unjust".
He told AutoCar: "Thousands of car owners driving a huge range of cars will be hit by a disproportionate tax which is clear will have a very limited effect on CO2 emissions."
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