Australia dilutes fuel efficiency standard proposal after industry pressure

Under changes, some four-wheel drives classified as commercial vehicles

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Australia softened proposed emissions rules for cars following pressure from automakers and the political opposition. © AFP/Jiji

SHAUN TURTON, Nikkei Staff Writer

SYDNEY -- Australia's government will amend its proposed fuel efficiency standards for the auto industry by easing restrictions on carbon emissions from light commercial vehicles (LCVs) such as pickup trucks and large SUVs.

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